Pinched the idea from the D2 boys club forum and thought would fit in well here?

Had a busy week on D2, put on a new rear track rod and ends so no more wheel wobble, bought a set of terra Firma window wind deflectors and fitted them, bought four work lights for the front of the roof  ack c/w  H3 LEDs so got those to fit.

Dennis one has thrown an injector pump so ordered one off eBay which should arrive today, then got to fit it. Will change cam belt at same time.

Busy busy

Buy ?? I can't afford to buy    

Because we're gong to the Overland Show. Tescos had a 5P a litre off voucher. So we shopped then bought the world when filling up. £1.48 a litre....

Hi JT sound like a good plan see whats been going on i the world of land rover ownership lol i have to say you have been busy with your land rovers your self un like me as iv not been on here in a bit as my laptop has broken again so trying to use my phone to get onto the site is like waiting on a bus that just never comes lol i my self had to just do i bit of mot work to try and get my rrc ready (my m.o.t is not up till the start of november so i was thinking its a good time to start now lol) iv had to get new front wheel bearing and hub seals replaced at the cost of 210 pounds so just going to have to wait till next month for a new laptop lol

screech

Buy ?? I can't afford to buy    

i am trying to get everything before I retire cos then I will be scupperd.

yes, fuel has rocketed again 

Good to hear from you again Screech.

Updated September 10, 2012 at 10:23 AM

Well, my most recent purchase was a pair of Optima batteries (one red and one yellow top) as Patterson's removed the standard battery before it was trucked down to Somerset. I was pleased to hear that they both fit in the underseat battery box (they are smaller than standard batteries).

I'm waiting for a full report from Matt before I know exactly what is still required but I know I'll soon be looking for the following: pair of front seats, pair of front seat belts, Lasalle headliner and door trims, Engel MT45 fridge/freezer, roof-mounted solar panel, new modular wheels and tyres, air-conditioning system. I'm sure there'll be more to add to the shopping list!

Craig

At least you can be confident with the plan this time

You got that right!

Based on the preliminary report that I've had from Matt, and what I saw of the vehicle when I got back from the Europe trip, I'm glad that I opted for the rental car. The Defender was in no shape to make the trip to Europe

Moving the Defender to Matt may end up costing me more money than I initially expected but I'll be waaay more confident in the vehicle being ready for the big trip.

Done nothing in it or to it today, (it was parked up at work most of the day), but had the front wheel bearings changed and new brake pads on friday and did a couple of gentle, local lanes in it on saturday. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH6SNTyRm2E

I've done nothing to my 110 myself today but rumour has it the hefty new rear crossmember from  http://www.blacksheepoffroad.co.uk/Site/Products.html was glued on last night, itching to get over and have a look at it now...

Will

Front roof rack spots going on. Wire up later when the relays arrive.

Just looked at the Black Sheep site Will. Looks like good stuff 

Relays arrived so I can wire the spots. Will use two way switch so can have either on all time, on with main beam or off. Taking power from aux battery .

Finally cleaned it. 

Very shiny!

Thanks Bermuda, took me most of the day to get all the mud off it and polish it but I'm pleased with how it scrubbed up. 

  Very clean

Collected 2 tons of hay - first load of maney with 4 horses....

... and counting

Updated September 16, 2012 at 6:02 PM

I just bought a new pair of Exmoor Trim Elite front seats for the Defender.

The retail price is 848 pounds but I was able to get a pair of 'seconds' for only 610 pounds. The only thing wrong with them is the Moorland fabric pattern is slightly skewed so the pattern doesn't line up squarely on the seat - a very minor point cosidering the cost savings.

The Defender arrived at Matt's with only one seat so I had to buy at least one seat! I wanted upgraded seats anyway and, as we'll be spending so long sitting in them, I figured I'd splurge on the Exmoor Trim Elite seats. Now I have to order a matching locking cubby box with Moorland fabric top!

Craig

I forgot to include the link to the e-bay listing that includes photos of the seats. Here it is - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Defender-90-110-130-Pair-of-seats-/300772393777?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item46076e8331

Whilst the seats are listed at 660 pounds, I made an offer of 610 that was accepted. There's one more pair left for sale.

Craig

Just looked at the Black Sheep site Will. Looks like good stuff 

Clive at Black Sheep was very helpful and I'm really pleased with the quality of the crossmember, less pleased at still waiting to get the 110 back. Due tonight sometime...maybe...  

Absence has made the heart fonder and I have been drawing up an improvements list... 

Will

MOTed it today. Passed but had to remove a Help for Hero's sticker from the top of the windscreen