The speedo and temp/fuel guage cluster are installed and wired up, and the sppedo drive cable was refitted after close inspection and pouring half a can of 3in1 down the sleeve. I have set it up ready to take the oil temperature signal; I just need to swap the sump over for the new one […]
Instruments
I have ordered a Defender oil pressure guage to match the battery condition guage I picked up at Billing. I have also received the new speedo and combined fuel/water temp/oil temp cluster, which will receive its oil temp from the sender in the oil-cooler prepared sump.
Lighting Wiring
Since I was unable to fit the engine, I did a few other bits and pieces. I have made up a rear fog and reverse light harness by the rear x-member, ready for the tub. I also extended the cabling for the rear wash/wipe and heated rear screen, as some of the cables were a […]
Instrument Panel
I have fitted the instrument panel, wiring loom, ignition switch and indicator stalk. I have found that the SIII diesel ign switch that I aquired to replace the original petrol switch (so that I would not need the heater plug switch fitted on the seatbase) is no good – the switch positions do not allow […]
Reversing Sensors
A bit more specification creep. i have bought a reversing sensor kit with four sensors and audible warning. I had reservations about kit (or, at least, my wallet did), but considering the damage that can be done to the LR and anything behind it, epecially children, in a reversing collision, and the poor rearward visibility […]
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