Went to fit the spacers but found that 5 of the wheel nuts are swollen and all of the locking nuts are badly corroded.
So, in order to do it properly I've ordered a full set of new nuts. My air impact wrench is rubbish so I'll have to get the garage who builds and fits the wheels to do the whole lot.1998 Defender 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
2016 Discovery 4 HSE
1982 Series 3 2.25 Petrol Hard top- Oscar, as featured in Classic Land Rover Magazine for 7 months
20th May 2016 6:27 pm
oor Rab
Member Since: 22 Mar 2016
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 19
I'm loving the look of this car.
It's coming along nicely D3 05 S manual
20th May 2016 6:34 pm
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Thanks for the comment, appreciate it.
Hopefully will get the tyres soon and be able to get the look in trying to achieve.1998 Defender 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
2016 Discovery 4 HSE
1982 Series 3 2.25 Petrol Hard top- Oscar, as featured in Classic Land Rover Magazine for 7 months
20th May 2016 6:52 pm
bobupndown
Member Since: 05 Sep 2015
Location: stuck in the 1980's
Posts: 39
Nice!
Probably what I'll replace the trusty D2 with eventually.2004 Discovery 2 Td5 Landmark
2013 VW Tiguan Tdi 4motion
1963 Morris Mini Minor Superdeluxe
20th May 2016 8:53 pm
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Couldn't be bothered to wait so I have ordered the new tyres.
Looked around at all the usual places and Oponeo had the cheapest today at £112 per tyre with free delivery.
Nice 8)
1998 Defender 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
2016 Discovery 4 HSE
1982 Series 3 2.25 Petrol Hard top- Oscar, as featured in Classic Land Rover Magazine for 7 months
That's a great price Just ordered my new Z4 tyres from them, arrived next day and a cracking price too____
Gone: 10MY L320 RR Sport HSE, Ipanema Sand
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Gone: 17MY RR Evoque SE Tech, Loire Blue
Gone: 08MY Discovery 3 XS, Stornoway Grey
Gone: 07MY FFRR TDV8 Vogue, Stornoway Grey
21st May 2016 1:11 pm
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Bought a replacement slide out cup holder from a nice chap on here, took mine apart today and fitted this one.
Removal of the side pop assembly is easy enough, pull upwards and out from the bottom to release the spring clips then remove.
The cup holder has 4 star bits on the back, simply undo, fit new and replace.
Putting the whole air pod assembly back in took some fettling but for no other reason than I was doing it wrong. I found that just lining it up and pushing it back in gently.
Pics below to show you what it looks like etc.
1998 Defender 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
2016 Discovery 4 HSE
1982 Series 3 2.25 Petrol Hard top- Oscar, as featured in Classic Land Rover Magazine for 7 months
21st May 2016 6:07 pm
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Bought a pair of the chromed amber front indicator bulbs from Advanced Factors which will arrive this week as I plan to De Tango the lights.1998 Defender 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
2016 Discovery 4 HSE
1982 Series 3 2.25 Petrol Hard top- Oscar, as featured in Classic Land Rover Magazine for 7 months
23rd May 2016 9:47 am
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So with an hour or so to spare over lunchtime I decided to tackle the De-Tango job.
Removal of grille and headlamps from the car is so incredibly easy and once off the car and on the bench I removed the two plastic brackets on each lamp. I removed the sidelight and indicator bulbs too (as I am replacing the std indicator with a chrome bulb.
With the oven on and at 90 degrees C, I took out the 4 screws holding the two halves together and then put them in the oven one by one. After 5 minutes I got it out and then used my heat gun round the sides. After about another 5 minutes of doing this I ran a thin screwdriver along the seal edge between the black plastic half and the clear lense to help break the seal, and gently prised the tabs up.
I then put the unit back in the oven for another 5 mins, took it out (nice and hot now and it came apart gradually. You have to be brave!
Once apart I took out ALL the screws holding the various chromed reflectors in place in the clear lense. I wore surgical gloves so that no fingerprints got on them if I slipped. Once all were out I removed the side part with the amber tango bit, and then prised up the main clip holding this on. It came off very easily.
Reconstruction was the reverse, and using the heat gun and the oven to get it all hot and easy enough to put back in a tight seat and the tabs down. Screws back in, then once cooled enough I put the curved brackets back on, leaving the other bracket until I get my new bulbs, as it makes access much easier to the indicator hole.
They will stay off the car tonight, bulbs should arrive tomorrow and then I can put the brackets back on and refit it all to the car.
An incredibly satisfying upgrade that I am hoping will clear up the front end look of the car.
Photos to follow. If anyone wants the amber parts for any reason I will send FOC if you cover the postage.1998 Defender 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
2016 Discovery 4 HSE
1982 Series 3 2.25 Petrol Hard top- Oscar, as featured in Classic Land Rover Magazine for 7 months
23rd May 2016 5:52 pm
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1998 Defender 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
2016 Discovery 4 HSE
1982 Series 3 2.25 Petrol Hard top- Oscar, as featured in Classic Land Rover Magazine for 7 months
23rd May 2016 5:57 pm
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1998 Defender 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
2016 Discovery 4 HSE
1982 Series 3 2.25 Petrol Hard top- Oscar, as featured in Classic Land Rover Magazine for 7 months
23rd May 2016 6:21 pm
Shooter1
Member Since: 22 May 2016
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 7
Hi there, enjoying the thred,
Our vehicle history is running in a strange parallel, I brought your Defender 90 HT. Sold it last week and picked up a 08 disco 3 hse on Saturday.
The Defender gave me two fantastic shoot seasons and was trouble free. Doing more with the dogs now and the working tests and trails involve a lot more mileage hence the D3.
I will continue to watch with interest.
Best regards
24th May 2016 9:48 pm
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Hello again!
You know I absolutely regret selling the green Defender. Absolutely loved it and I probably jumped the gun doing so, as I ended up having to buy another after I moved house (which ended up a very different vehicle to yours)
I'm loving the D3 though and enjoying getting it 'ready' for shooting.
The wheels and tyres should be the next things.
Thanks for stopping by 1998 Defender 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
2016 Discovery 4 HSE
1982 Series 3 2.25 Petrol Hard top- Oscar, as featured in Classic Land Rover Magazine for 7 months
24th May 2016 11:23 pm
CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4502
Glad to hear the slide out cup holder tray is an easy replacement. I accidentally snapped mine off with my knee when my brother was driving mine off road the other week... must have been the nerves!2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE G4 Challenge (1 of 68)
2023 Defender 90 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
25th May 2016 10:43 am
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PM me when you do it and I'll give you some hints 1998 Defender 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
2016 Discovery 4 HSE
1982 Series 3 2.25 Petrol Hard top- Oscar, as featured in Classic Land Rover Magazine for 7 months
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