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    Hicap phill replied to the thread series 1 defender.
    Nope…. Nothing will fit. Dash to wide Doors wrong shape Seatbase… does the motor still have the tank under the seat? Now do you want photos of a series 1 interior?
    May 7, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to kermit_rr's post in the thread Route planning & best methods with Like Like.
    Looks like a good time was had
    May 7, 2025
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    Hicap phill replied to the thread Route planning & best methods.
    Update…. 3good days of lanes. We decided not to do strata as lots of bikes out on the Taffy Dakar. They warned us 1 normal lane had a landrover off the edge & rolled down the bank & been there a few days. We was able to miss the section...
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    May 7, 2025
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    Hicap phill replied to the thread 2b body on 130 chassis.
    @landielover2a Here a few photos of the front brackets needed to mount the 2B cab. This does have a new chassis(inspected by dvsa) It has power steering(adaption done to chassis when built)
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    May 7, 2025
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    Hicap phill replied to the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today?.
    Day 5…. New wiper blade needed(replace 1 now the other has broke) Filled screen wash up Checked oil Kicked tyres All good & 180miles drive home.
    May 7, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to Knappster's post in the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today? with Like Like.
    I usually would but Mrs K was out so I thought I’d use the hoover whilst she wasn’t looking!😁
    May 7, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to Knappster's post in the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today? with Like Like.
    Washed it and polished it. Hoovered out the inside too. I got carried away… 😂
    May 7, 2025
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    Hicap phill replied to the thread X Eng X-Brake.
    Broke the headlight washer.. rest of it was fine due to lack of speed involved,but if someone was walking between the motors it could have been worse.
    May 7, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to ER1C's post in the thread X Eng X-Brake with Haha Haha.
    Thanks so much for this, mine is still in a box after 8 years !.
    May 7, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to Bennehboy's post in the thread BennehBoy's D2 adventure with Haha Haha.
    And it never ends... the brake check light was constantly illuminated... Both wires had corroded/snapped off the level switch that sits in the clutch/brake fluid reservoir... had to unpick the connector and solder the wires back on.
    May 7, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to SimonBrown's post in the thread 110 Project with Like Like.
    The rear floor had enough metal moth holes to think pulling the floor up and replacing it was a good idea: Its not a job to be rushed. I think there were 66 spot welds and I lost count with the steel rivets, some of which were easy to access...
    May 7, 2025
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    Hicap phill replied to the thread X Eng X-Brake.
    Mine needed an adjustment this week. 3 clicks as normal and parked on the hill. 10 mins later it rolled back 5 foot into the Hilux behind me….centre double locking nuts had vibrated loose green laning. May change this to a single nylock instead
    May 6, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to dag019's post in the thread Main Wire Harness with Like Like.
    In which case I would Definitly contact autosparks (LINK) they have standard on the shelf but can also do “custom” so should be able to get what you need.
    May 6, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to Villegas's post in the thread Main Wire Harness with Like Like.
    My Defender is a Perentie 1989 Australian Military version with a 3.9 diesel Isuzu engine.
    May 6, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to resto_d1's post in the thread 1992 200tdi Discovery, improving daily driver turned into rebuilding rear end. with Like Like.
    No!!!
    May 6, 2025
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    Hicap phill replied to the thread F****** halfwits!.
    Was due to drive strata & spotted loads of motors heading that way. There is a small diversion route due to damage & been authorised etc by council. I do take photos of motors/idiots & have reported them. Normally stop & ask a few questions &...
    May 5, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to Anaconda's post in the thread F****** halfwits! with Like Like.
    Or the relevant council.
    May 5, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to resto_d1's post in the thread Full beam not working until cars run for 10 mins with Like Like.
    Twas merely a bulb
    May 4, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to Anaconda's post in the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today? with Like Like.
    Filled up with fuel, decided to do a last minute Greenlane trip tomorrow now that the seasonal TROs have been lifted.
    May 4, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to resto_d1's post in the thread Pig with Like Like.
    Cabin is smart as now! A reminder of where it was!
    May 3, 2025
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    Hicap phill replied to the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today?.
    Found a nice flat parking spot for the night. And had a good day on the lanes in wales. Friend decides to drag the trailer round to see how it is(done well,but you have to remove trailer electric to raise the suspension to highest settings)
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    May 3, 2025
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    Hicap phill replied to the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today?.
    Top up/fill up… Engine oil Water Screen wash Kicked tyres Power steering( looks like a small weep on drop arm) A fixed a bit of tape to the throttle adjuster to stop the cable winding loose due to diesel vibrations Loaded motor for few days...
    May 2, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to AJ-90TDi's post in the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today? with Like Like.
    I figured out how to take the glass out of the front sunroof, which is actually very surprisingly simple, so I’ve been rolling round with both sections out the last couple of days 👌🏼👌🏼.
    May 2, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to Landytruck90's post in the thread Defender virgin, club virgin, go gentle!! with Like Like.
    Newbie here.. Read some good helpful posts whilst looking for my new toy and since having it..not really into the ‘club’ thing (friend of mine is in the V dub club 🤐, kinda put me off) but the defender lot are a good friendly bunch..always a...
    May 2, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to bluedog333's post in the thread 200tdi overheating with Like Like.
    I fitted a paired Durite sender and gauge a couple of years back. The gauge displays the actual temperature reading, but for whatever reason it’s now reading 15C ish off. I can’t be ar•sed trying to trace the issue, so I’m going to fit a...
    May 2, 2025
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    Hicap phill replied to the thread 200tdi overheating.
    +1 on the capillary type. Fitted 1 to the S1 and you even see these move when the stat opens.
    May 2, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to lynall's post in the thread 200tdi overheating with Like Like.
    The capilliary type gauges are pretty decent. Have had one on my 200tdi for years, very accurate and requires no power. Tim is the make I have fitted.
    May 2, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to resto_d1's post in the thread Pig with Like Like.
    Bit more tidying up. This was rusty and flaking everywhere. I meant to only clean up where my fuse box earths but ended up taking the lot back to metal. Epoxy primered then only had half a can of black left so used some caliper paint
    May 2, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to johnlad's post in the thread 200tdi overheating with Like Like.
    My thermostat opens at 85’ on an analogue dial. That equates to 3/4 the way up the Land Rover temp dial
    May 1, 2025
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    Hicap phill reacted to resto_d1's post in the thread Full beam not working until cars run for 10 mins with Haha Haha.
    I’m sure defenders got this also. Don’t ask me where the one is for my resto. It’s in a really safe place that even I’m not allowed to know
    May 1, 2025
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