1. James_mac

    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    Iv got a few little jobs done today, I repaired one of the flexi brackets, made and fitted the brake pipes for the front axle, assembled some new stands iv got to put my chassis on, removed the bell housing from the gearbox and then separated the transfer box and gearbox so I can take them to...
  2. James_mac

    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    You need to crack on and fix it then.
  3. James_mac

    Aaron's 90 rebuild (Round 2)

    Iv bought myself some 2k acrylic now so going to give that a go, Iv got a disco bonnet kicking about so going to use that as a test piece. I bought aircraft blue, no idea what it's going to turn out like but if I don't like it I think I'll just buy a tin of gloss black.
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    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    My bulkhead it still fitted to my 90 as I'm trying to keep it in the road for as long as possible so I just bought a remanufactured galvanised one from them, it's also been etch primed, seam sealed and had all the threads retapped. It looks really good. When I do strip mine down I'll repair it...
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    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    I went to the Landy show at the weekend and pick up a few bits and bobs, nothing that I need atm but they will eventually get fitted, I got a a tank guard, diff guards, steering guards, rock sliders and a winch bumper. I also paid a trip to Landy refurb and picked up my bulkhead, it looks...
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    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    Iv changed he donut now and it got a normal one one it :) What's up with the disco now? Is it still sat in your garage with the head off? Iv took the veg oil kit off mine now too, well Iv disconnected it all anyway, so you can have it back at some point.
  7. James_mac

    Poly Bush Tightening ?

    I need to fit my bearmach poly bush kit. Will you let me know how it goes please mate.
  8. James_mac

    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    It's coming etch primed but I'll be priming and painting on top of that. Hopefully it'll be alright
  9. James_mac

    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    I have got a vice but it was a bit tricky trying to get it all square by myself as the arms are quite heavy. I should be able to get a mate to help me tomorrow. The earlier type arms are narrower that's why they supply different types. The tubes are not in yet but like you say they look...
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    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    They are new arms so they didn't have any bushes in
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    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    I'v been playing with the front axle today. I finished off the swivels and rebuild the front hub assembly, wheel bearing etc. fitted the springs, seats and retainers. Then changed the diff pan plugs to magnetic ones and filled them with oil. After that I thought I'd have a go fitting the...
  12. James_mac

    Dinitrol? definitive answer required.

    Is it 3215 correct as I can't find it. Do you mean 3125?
  13. James_mac

    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    Yeah maybe. On another note, Iv finished off the rear axle now and put some wheels on it so i can move it around. Hopefully I'll be able to finish the front axle by the end of the week. Iv been looking at paint recently and it's all very confusing, I can't decide what to do. I need to...
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    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    mine was £850
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    Aaron's 90 rebuild (Round 2)

    iv seen the ford imperial blue in a base coat and lacquer too, also seen the ford spirit blue which i quite like but 2k acrylic seems easier to do and quicker as it doesn't need as many layers. I haven't sprayed before i don't want to throw myself too far into the deep end, but i need to decide...
  16. James_mac

    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    im not too sure mate, i found them on ebay first and contacted them through there.
  17. James_mac

    Aaron's 90 rebuild (Round 2)

    I want to paint it in ford imperial blue but I can only find this colour in cellulose atm and I don't fancy that, 2K seems far easier, especially as I haven't done this before. Iv messages a paint company to see if they can make me somthing up. So do you recommend spraying with etch primer...
  18. James_mac

    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    I bought it from a company called land rover refurb ( Land Rover Refurb - Land Rover Refurb Yorkshire ) it comes with all the threads retaped and etch primed. When I was looking for a new one they seemed the best option.
  19. James_mac

    James Mac's Defender 90 Rebuild

    don't tell me this now Gatso :eek: fingers crossed mine will line up perfectly, Iv got a galvanised bulkhead coming next week too.
  20. James_mac

    Aaron's 90 rebuild (Round 2)

    Did you paint this in 2k acrylic mate? What colour is it and did you lacquer it aswel? My bulkhead is going to be here this week so I'm wanting to order the paint I need for a full respray. Iv been thinking about getting somthing like this...