New Defender owner

Mike124 · Nov 8, 2016

Hi.

After years of messing about with cars, more recently classic mini's, I've made my first 4x4 purchase; a 1990 Defender 90.
It's mostly for towing and lugging stuff around, so a general workhorse rather than a concours queen!

only had it a week; started doing a few jobs like oil and filters, replaced weak battery, but lots still to do before it's ready for a good run out (like gearbox/diff oils, rocker gasket).

it's also got bigger tyres on the rears, which surely can't be doing the diff's any good? .. so I'll get those sorted too (and I see you just love people asking about tyre sizes

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Mike

Turboman · Nov 8, 2016

Mike124 said:
Hi.

After years of messing about with cars, more recently classic mini's, I've made my first 4x4 purchase; a 1990 Defender 90.
It's mostly for towing and lugging stuff around, so a general workhorse rather than a concours queen!

only had it a week; started doing a few jobs like oil and filters, replaced weak battery, but lots still to do before it's ready for a good run out (like gearbox/diff oils, rocker gasket).

it's also got bigger tyres on the rears, which surely can't be doing the diff's any good? .. so I'll get those sorted too (and I see you just love people asking about tyre sizes )

Mike

Welcome to lz, Mike!

Any pics of yer motor?

Unmatched tyres arent good, but probably wont do much harm for a bit if you dont lock the centre diff.

It would be best to get a matched set asap, 7.50R16s were standard for that vehicle.

Mike124 · Nov 8, 2016

thanks Turboman. Pic added to my profile.
quite fancy the idea of white modular steels so can sort out tyres then, once I have checked those wheels will fit.

Marmaduke · Nov 8, 2016

Welcome Mike, look at Wolf wheels on eBay as you might be able to pick something decent up. I dropped on four bfg all terrains for 37 quid with ten mil of tread on

Turboman · Nov 8, 2016

Marmaduke said:
Welcome Mike, look at Wolf wheels on eBay as you might be able to pick something decent up. I dropped on four bfg all terrains for 37 quid with ten mil of tread on

I would prefer Wolfs over most modulars as well.

doriz · Nov 8, 2016

Weren't someone selling some Wolfs on ere?

Marmaduke · Nov 8, 2016

There's a set of silver modulars on the go in Kent

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-ro...s-with-insa-turbo-desert-track-265-70.307219/

Mike124 · Dec 5, 2016

ok; so my shortlived joy of defender ownership was crushed at about 4AM last Friday morning, as I awoke to the sound of some ****** starting the defender (well, trying to aimlessly).
not good.
he soon ran off, but all credit to the police who were there in minutes with a dog.
Just can't help but think it will happen again, albeit if it won't start they will tow it away.

neilly · Dec 5, 2016

Bad news,

I trust you have some extra security on it now.

Did they dog catch up with the culprit?

Cheers

Jake ingleby · Dec 5, 2016

Gutted, unfortunately now you are in a club now with one of the most sorted vehicles in the country (for thief's) . splash out on defence like a shot gun or a Gatling gun or a mine field would be useful

Mike124 · Dec 5, 2016

thanks both; the dog slept through it!

I'd rather not divulge security fitted, but it won't start as is; just vulnerable to being towed I guess.

I've read through the security thread and am considering options to stop it being dragged away.

neilly · Dec 5, 2016

A Disclok is a good visual deterrent if nothing else.

Cheers

Marmaduke · Dec 5, 2016

Skytag gets my vote every time, I know people bleat on about trackers but it got mine back....I keep reading about stolen ones in the robbed section and I can't understand people who buy a Defender and do nothing about its security but ooh look a shiny winch and the obligatory 'one life, life it sticker' are high on the list of purchases

Mike124 · Dec 11, 2016

So attempted theft 2 last Thursday morning. All captured on cctv.

Once again he couldn't get it to start and to be honest I doubt he ever will, but probably won't stop him coming back next week for another go.

On a positive note, I didn't get woken up this time.

Mr S1 · Dec 11, 2016

FFS, hope the little **** gets something painful and terminal in his b******s....get it belled up mate, Cat 1.

Mr S1 · Dec 11, 2016

Marmaduke said:
I can't understand people who buy a Defender and do nothing about its security

I couldn't agree more. Relying solely on standard Defender door locks to keep it safe is pure folly.

110woman · Dec 11, 2016

Look at defenderdefender's trackers. The actual tracker was really reasonable and affordable and their monthly payment is cheaper than skytag and yet does whats needed without having to pay extras like you do with skytag.
Really easy to fit too....weve got two now for both our vehicles.....and the reduction in insurance premium goes a tiny way to offset the cost .

Mine has a discloc too but so much more at ease since we fitted the trackers.

Mike124 · Dec 11, 2016

Thanks both. What does "belled up cat 1 mean" ?

Marmaduke · Dec 11, 2016

110woman said:
Look at defenderdefender's trackers. The actual tracker was really reasonable and affordable and their monthly payment is cheaper than skytag and yet does whats needed without having to pay extras like you do with skytag.
Really easy to fit too....weve got two now for both our vehicles.....and the reduction in insurance premium goes a tiny way to offset the cost .

Mine has a discloc too but so much more at ease since we fitted the trackers.

I only pay £7 a month for skytag and that's it, also it is £114 from Paddocks versus £205 and £10 a month??

Marmaduke · Dec 11, 2016

Mike124 said:
Thanks both. What does "belled up cat 1 mean" ?

Cat 1 is an alarm and immobiliser combined built and fitted to an industry standard that is recognised by insurance companies as opposed to a cheapo ebay thing that the average 6 year old can bypass and goes off all night long

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