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    Retrim fabrics - who has done their seats recently

    Look very smart folks! I think every set of covers I've tried for Land Rovers have been a bit 'baggy' which I found bit annoying over time. Think I will just go for the good old black vinyl as aiming for an all black cab which is just because I like black interiors and although itsattachmentsmy...
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    Britpart exhaust

    Old exhaust was holed everywhere and had been welded badly in several places and was 3\4 snapped at 4 of these so not a fair comparison. Let's say doesn't sound any louder at all but sounds 'tighter and grumblier' Absolutely no big changes. Just nicer.
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    Britpart exhaust

    Well for the price and the good fit it seems good value. If it lasts then wouldn't think twice about buying same exhaust. That's why posted this one here..just wanted to state price and how good a fit it was.
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    Britpart exhaust

    Well was desperate. Old rotted exhaust snapped in 4 places. Had to go local specialist and they seem to supply almost 70% Britpart. Dont seem to get a choice. Anyway middle pipe is stainless. Was just pleasantly surprised at the good fit. And £112 was inc genuine manifold gasket, 3 rubbers and...
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    Britpart exhaust

    Well in desperation for new exhaust bought local...fitted Britpart downpipe, stainless straight thru pipe (also Britpart) and Britpart rear silencer. Fitted like a dream and whole lot £112 was best local price by far. No Britpart dramas that I was warned about.
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    looking to buy my 1st defender.. what engine should i get?

    I agree...I have 200tdi and love it.Have driven them all. Never noticed much difference between 200 and 300 except different engines and r380 gearbox is nice. Td5 is a good engine too. I think any are going to be fine. I would have any. None are perfect.
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    looking to buy my 1st defender.. what engine should i get?

    Liquid electrical tape is a godsend for electrics that are going to get wet. I use it on everything from boats to kids rc cars.
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    Fumes still entering cabin

    The gap fumes were escaping from on mine was tiny...really gives an idea of just how good a job all these flimsy gaskets!!!
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    MOT today

    Mine is actually overdue!!! Getting some major works under way this week. At the moment, if I turned up I think they would just pull the shutters down! Seems to be getting tougher and tougher here in NI! Good job lads...no advisories is a result
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    Should I be overly worried ?

    I would personally knock any rot on the head immediately before it creeps into other areas. Can't see clearly in PIC so just general statement but hard learned lesson for me in previous times.
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    Fumes still entering cabin

    Really could be manifold. I had fumes similar to you...manifold gasket had perished. Fitted new one and that solved it.
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    Retrim fabrics - who has done their seats recently

    Aye your right. Seats are just so bad they are almost not seats anymore. Barely any foam left in bases.
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    Cross member query...

    Spoke to press brake (Clive)...x member ordered. Very helpful chap...no nonsense...just somebody that really knows their stuff and you can't argue about the price for a made to order 6mm x member. www.black sheep cross members.co.uk
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    Retrim fabrics - who has done their seats recently

    Work vehicle and my car you see. During winter I can be in and out 10-20 times a day absolutely soaked..?And I dont mean just dripping a bit..I mean properly soaked to the skin...and often covered in thick wet mud, moss, sawdust etc. All year round just generally grubby outside work. I find...
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    Retrim fabrics - who has done their seats recently

    Both those kits seem very smart. Who are trackers...cant find them on google? I had initially hoped to treat myself to a bit more luxury but I fear as the parts list is escalating I may have to limit my options so good to see the cheaper kits actually look very good indeed.
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    Retrim fabrics - who has done their seats recently

    Ordering up some seat retrim kits for my Defender tonight. Originals are grey vinyl (wrecked) but Im wanting black inside. Was thinking of just going for some black vinyl but when browsing online there seems to be quite a few different options. And some are 2-3 times the price of the...
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    Help me identify winch.....

    Thanks for that...yes it looking like it may well be a superwinch to me. The numbers when entered into google keep bringing up the Toyota Superwinch x9. But that looks an expensive bit of kit and I would be surprised if it was. But if you ignore the different remote and lack of solenoid above...
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    90 or 110 which is best for towing?

    I drove a 130 6 days a week for 2 years (working vehicle) It was a good work truck but but to be honest I find the 110 a nice compromise if you use it for things other than work. Which I do.
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    Help me identify winch.....

    Guys trying to identify winch on my defender. Can't see anything except this... 90-31100 11.212.920 Made in Slovenia All this on silver sticker on one side Then yellow sticker on other side with stuff on it inc US PATENT 5398923 Was going to take photo but its all set far...
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    Is this normal???? Door alignment

    Lee mate thanks! Any chance I could push my luck and ask for ampic? If not no worries...thanks for the heads up. I will have a look in morning so suss it out. Noticed its not actually lined up on front at windscreen either is I am thinking bottom front needs to come in a bit which looks like...