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  1. DefenderAdventuresUK

    Hot gearbox and smell

    Not according to this ... https://www.machinerylubrication.com/Read/1765/foaming-in-oil?fbclid=IwAR1nb5Go3UGGr2d6qMXhZtJ_Yqnft_QZNoiBhJVyf9JjymAwxvHvsfR9qKg Specifically: The causes of foaming are many. The most common include - Overfilling of the sump with splash- and bath-lubricated...
  2. DefenderAdventuresUK

    Hot gearbox and smell

    So I'm not sure if its the transfer box giving off the heat or the gearbox, but I am going to drain both and add the oil back in and double check my measures. Another guy in another group suggests that overfill could cause oil foaming, which can increase heat, so it could be that, but geez, we...
  3. DefenderAdventuresUK

    Hot gearbox and smell

    100% the heat is being transferred through the floor and onto the handbrake lever. I drove back home yesterday from my holiday and the metal behind the driver's seat, kinda where the bulkhead would have been, is hot - too hot to leave a finger on there for more than 10 seconds.
  4. DefenderAdventuresUK

    Hot gearbox and smell

    Sorry I should have said . Used Motul Gear 300 75W90 fully synthetic and I did research which says it’s good to use throughout the drivetrain, (used in diffs also). Really worried about the heat coming through.
  5. DefenderAdventuresUK

    Hot gearbox and smell

    2.3 in the transfer CSW and 2.4 in the gearbox - which I read from the specs. I can see the transfer case is a bit wet, and a drip forming on the lowest point. The 2.3 I put into the transfer box did actually fill it to the inlet hole. That doesn’t explain the excess heat tho.
  6. DefenderAdventuresUK

    Hot gearbox and smell

    Hi all, Am looking for some help please. I recently changed the oils in gearbox and transfer box, and took it on a drive today. Gearbox is running hot, yes I normally get the warm transmission tunnel, but this seems really a lot worse and it started after an hour. Even the handbrake handle is...
  7. DefenderAdventuresUK

    Weird low humming noise ONLY at 60-65 km/h

    I have a similar sound at a certain speed and I ID'd it to the roof rack. At a certain wind speed it resonates like a badly tuned cello.
  8. DefenderAdventuresUK

    Greasing prop shaft slide section

    I will leave them, cheers
  9. DefenderAdventuresUK

    Greasing prop shaft slide section

    Ahh OK, no I don't have an urge to grease them, I just thought you needed to and there was a grease point, if its not a requirement then that's fine. Thank you.
  10. DefenderAdventuresUK

    Greasing prop shaft slide section

    Hi there, I greased the UJs yesterday and was on the understanding that the prop shafts had a grease nipple for the slider part, which mine don’t seem to. Is this right? How do I grease the slide section? have standard props on a 2012 Defender 110. thanks
  11. DefenderAdventuresUK

    What is the AMP output of my alternator

    These ones seriously don't have any useful info - Just BS ratings like lumens and Watts (But incandescent equiv - 3200W etc). And in the box are no specs. Really bad, and maybe shouldn't be allowed in the country, but eBay being eBay). I have kind of worked out mine are about 270W, comparing...
  12. DefenderAdventuresUK

    What is the AMP output of my alternator

    Ahh - I was afraid it was going to get complicated. I guess all I want in the short-medium term is: Spot lights x 2 in front of grill (Have bought some LED ones - no specs on them (Chinese stuff) - but I think they draw somewhere around 24A) a bit of a guess Spot/work lights x 4 , on roof...
  13. DefenderAdventuresUK

    What is the AMP output of my alternator

    So I can understand what electrics I can add, (spot lights, fridge etc), And if I need a higher rated alternator installed.
  14. DefenderAdventuresUK

    What is the AMP output of my alternator

    Yes! Thank you. So 150A under load. Just what I was looking for.
  15. DefenderAdventuresUK

    What is the AMP output of my alternator

    Thank you - Probably - I'm not a mechanic, is it hard to get to? How much stuff needs to be removed? And, isn't there a standard spec?
  16. DefenderAdventuresUK

    What is the AMP output of my alternator

    I have seen all sorts of answers, from various sites, on this, from 60A -150A and everything in-between. Can't seem to find the specs of this. I have a 2011 TDCi 2.2 with a 2015 2.2 engine (the original one was replaced in 2015 with a 2015 model.. Not sure if that means anything to do with...
  17. DefenderAdventuresUK

    Rivnut vs Pop Rivet ... and what metal

    Is the bonnet and wings aluminium? I thought the bonnet was steel at least?
  18. DefenderAdventuresUK

    Rivnut vs Pop Rivet ... and what metal

    Wondering from experienced overlanders what they prefer, and why, for pop rivets or rivnuts? Internal and external. Secondary question... May sound silly, but I am new to this - what material? Stainless or aluminium? I'm not sure what different parts of the defender are made from. o_O Thank you
  19. DefenderAdventuresUK

    New Member - Have just made the switch!

    So, this is the fella, I'm not thrilled with the colour so am having a re-spray etc. Hopefully all completed after Easter! Yes! Thinking Disklok at the moment as I can't afford the removable steering wheel option yet. Will also get a tracker I think. John
  20. DefenderAdventuresUK

    New Member - Have just made the switch!

    Hey all, Just saying hello, have just made the switch from Range Rover Sport V8 to a Puma 110. Haven't had the 110 delivered yet, hopefully in two weeks after my wish list has been done! Feeling excited about new adventures but will miss the luxury and power of my supercharged! John
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