If you can freely operate the wipers with the cable by hand then it’s probably the motor. There is a thread and lock nut on the end of the motor that you can adjust, to remove backlash. Check this isn’t over tight.

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Pick a nice hot week in the summer. Give it a good clean / pressure wash. Waxoyl it ( i use a compressor and parafin gun). After doing it thoroughly the first time, I now give it a quick clean and waxoyl every summer.

Don't sell it

You can also get countersunk pop rivets for a flush finish

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Welcome fellow 110 owner, mines a csw

I have glued a thin aluminium patch on from behind with chemical metal, then filled the front with chemical metal and sanded flush. Works great. some people think this type of repair is a bodge, but gluing aluminium is how companies like lotus make their chassis

Hello matey and welcome

Hello mate, from a fellow 110 csw owner

Hello mate and welcome

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Disco kid is spot on with his reply

If you have 13.7v at the battery terminals with the engine running, the alternator is ok. From what you have said the battery seems ok. Have a good basic check around the charging system (earth straps terminals etc). Now with the engine off, and everything else off (interior lights...

My 110 defender 300 tdi county is painful daily driver ! Fortunately I only work 3 shifts a week and lift share.

I think you might have a point funrover. When the RRC was new, what 4wd could better it ? When I was a kid if I saw one it was a wow moment.

First things first, if your compressor clutch is not coming in (which you have proved works) you either have a power supply problem (cables fuse etc ). To low or to high pressure in system. Or control fault hi or low pressure switch. You need to be sure your system is charged to the correct...

I think your idea of having an older defender as a weekend toy is a good idea. I would look at spending around 8k if possible. Remember your not ever going to loose money on it! I would also go for a station wagon, and if it's a 110 it will be a car for life ( kids dogs etc). 300td i is a good...

Welcome mate

Do it once the engines in. Access is fine with r radiator out. As kev12 said tightening the new pull up correctly will be an issue