Defender 110 Restoration
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Thanks everyone for the nice comments..
Over the course of the last week I have fitted a full set of mudflaps and some side steps. I have been really pleased with these as they have really helped to make the defender look less like the ride height is too high. Because the side steps came with silver chequer plate on them I have had to disassemble to paint the chequer plate satin black to match the rest of the vehicle...
Other jobs I have managed to sort have been fitting the rear end door trim and the most annoying one was getting the fuel gauge to work. I fitted a new sender unit when the new tank was fitted so I knew that wasnt the problem and by earthing one of the connections I was able to see that the gauge was working fine too.. In the end I took the sender unit out and couldnt see anything amiss so refitted and hey presto it worked fine!.. I think the float may have been getting caught on one of the baffles in the tank. This last job has led to another problem unfortunately which shouldnt be hard to sort just a pain when things dont run smoothly!. The fuel pickup line is part of the sender and the jubilee clip which held it in place broke upon removal and typically I didnt have one the right size so have fitted on which is too big and hence not sealing correctly. Im pretty sure this is leading to air entering the fuel system as I cant get her to run smoothly since the sender was out. The system seems to be picking up air constantly.
Every time I think the end is just one or two jobs away something else crops up to complicate things which is highly annoying! Anyway with a new jubilee clip the fuel system problem should be sorted and then she needs a wash (and ideally a proper flat and polish) and she will be ready for a proper photoshoot with a decent camera.
You guys will be the first to see the photos so watch this space and hopefully by the end of the week Ill have an update.
Over the course of the last week I have fitted a full set of mudflaps and some side steps. I have been really pleased with these as they have really helped to make the defender look less like the ride height is too high. Because the side steps came with silver chequer plate on them I have had to disassemble to paint the chequer plate satin black to match the rest of the vehicle...
Other jobs I have managed to sort have been fitting the rear end door trim and the most annoying one was getting the fuel gauge to work. I fitted a new sender unit when the new tank was fitted so I knew that wasnt the problem and by earthing one of the connections I was able to see that the gauge was working fine too.. In the end I took the sender unit out and couldnt see anything amiss so refitted and hey presto it worked fine!.. I think the float may have been getting caught on one of the baffles in the tank. This last job has led to another problem unfortunately which shouldnt be hard to sort just a pain when things dont run smoothly!. The fuel pickup line is part of the sender and the jubilee clip which held it in place broke upon removal and typically I didnt have one the right size so have fitted on which is too big and hence not sealing correctly. Im pretty sure this is leading to air entering the fuel system as I cant get her to run smoothly since the sender was out. The system seems to be picking up air constantly.
Every time I think the end is just one or two jobs away something else crops up to complicate things which is highly annoying! Anyway with a new jubilee clip the fuel system problem should be sorted and then she needs a wash (and ideally a proper flat and polish) and she will be ready for a proper photoshoot with a decent camera.
You guys will be the first to see the photos so watch this space and hopefully by the end of the week Ill have an update.
Well I managed to sort a couple of the little jobs that needed doing last night..
She is driving very well at the moment and I am very pleased with the look since the mudflaps and side steps have been fitted... Still waiting on some longer black rivets before I can refit the steps and the look will be completed.
I should be able to give it a wash on Friday and take some decent photos but here are some photos of the LR with side steps and flaps fitted.. And with quite a bit of road dirt on her aswell!..
Next update Friday all being well...
She is driving very well at the moment and I am very pleased with the look since the mudflaps and side steps have been fitted... Still waiting on some longer black rivets before I can refit the steps and the look will be completed.
I should be able to give it a wash on Friday and take some decent photos but here are some photos of the LR with side steps and flaps fitted.. And with quite a bit of road dirt on her aswell!..
Next update Friday all being well...
Hello Everyone
As promised I have managed to get the last couple of jobs done so I gave her a wash this morning and have been to take some decent photos.
I will let the photos do the talking...
Well I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has commented over the last few months.. I have enjoyed the project and nice comments have always helped to spur me on when Ive been getting fed up with the whole process!.. The year I have spent doing the project has had its own ups and downs but I have finally finished!.. I am not a mechanic.. I am a mere hobbyist who took on a project and I would recommend anyone with the time, inclination and finances to do the same.
I am pleased with the results and seeing her complete has made me wish I had pots of money so I could keep her as a second car. Unfortunately unless my numbers come in tonight that isnt really an option..
The car is now as complete as it is ever going to be so can currently be found in a classifieds near you...
Well I suppose I had better find something to do now... (Twiddles Thumbs)
As promised I have managed to get the last couple of jobs done so I gave her a wash this morning and have been to take some decent photos.
I will let the photos do the talking...
Well I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who has commented over the last few months.. I have enjoyed the project and nice comments have always helped to spur me on when Ive been getting fed up with the whole process!.. The year I have spent doing the project has had its own ups and downs but I have finally finished!.. I am not a mechanic.. I am a mere hobbyist who took on a project and I would recommend anyone with the time, inclination and finances to do the same.
I am pleased with the results and seeing her complete has made me wish I had pots of money so I could keep her as a second car. Unfortunately unless my numbers come in tonight that isnt really an option..
The car is now as complete as it is ever going to be so can currently be found in a classifieds near you...
Well I suppose I had better find something to do now... (Twiddles Thumbs)
He may not be able to link to his own advert, but I don't see why I can't!
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/use...
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