I replaced the oil and filter on the 12J engine today, even though I hope it’ll be coming out soon, as the 109 has now racked up 5,000 miles since the rebuild (I service the engine every 5,000 miles and the whole vehicle every 10,000). It shouldn’t benefit me too much , but should help […]
More Mods
The 109 is still running well, starting instantly every time. The steering needed a small amount of attention – the pinch bolts on the relay arms needing tightening and the steering box needed readjusting as it all settled in, but the steering is now very similar in feel and precision to my 1995 Range Rover […]
February Running Report
The only work I have done since the last report is to fit an 82oC thermostat instead of the old MoD spec 74oC unit. I had been using the lower temperature thermostat because, before the rebuild, the engine struggled to stay cool on steep hills in high gear. Since the rebuild, the temperature gauge needle […]
Working Though the List
I’m slowly working through the list of completion jobs. I have had the last few days off, so haven’t driven the 109 recently. It’s clocked up about 300 miles now. I have “tuned” the rear fuel tank’s sender unit to the gauge. The gauge was indicating roughly 3/4 with a full tank. The problem was […]
Getting Close Now!
I managed quite a few bits and pieces yesterday. All the paintwork has been rectified (I don’t want to see another sheet of wet and dry paper or bottle of polishing compound for a long time). The last Defender wheel arch is on. The electrical system is complete, with the split charge system fitted on […]
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