James2
Member
We had our 110 CSW inspected last week and got a back a list of issues to be addressed. None of them dire (thank goodness) and most run of the mill defender maintenance (so I am assured). I bought the defender so that I could learn to do basic to middle maintenance myself. I'm not a professional mechanic, but I'm not stupid and can usually work it out eventually. So I am looking at the list and trying to decide what to do and what to leave them to do. The estimate for everything came to £400, but because it's largely bushes that's almost entirely labour, so that buys a few specialist tools if I need them (I have a reasonable toolkit already). The only thing is that this is our only vehicle, so when I start to take it apart in the morning I need it back together again that day!
Here is the list:
N/S draglink ball joint has play *
Steering damper eyes bush is worn *
O/S & N/S shock absorber bushes, excess play *
Front propshaft universal joint (gearbox end) has play
All four wheel bearings have play **
Rear Axle "A" Frame ball joint gaiter split *
Exhaust centre silencer cracked and blowing *
** = Yes, I've found a good youtube video so I'll give that a go!
* = Thinking about it, maybe. Need to find good instructions.
= Hmm... think I'll give that a miss!
Thoughts, suggestions, experience and links to instructions/videos very, very welcome!
Thanks in advance,
James
Here is the list:
N/S draglink ball joint has play *
Steering damper eyes bush is worn *
O/S & N/S shock absorber bushes, excess play *
Front propshaft universal joint (gearbox end) has play
All four wheel bearings have play **
Rear Axle "A" Frame ball joint gaiter split *
Exhaust centre silencer cracked and blowing *
** = Yes, I've found a good youtube video so I'll give that a go!
* = Thinking about it, maybe. Need to find good instructions.
= Hmm... think I'll give that a miss!
Thoughts, suggestions, experience and links to instructions/videos very, very welcome!
Thanks in advance,
James