Jon has been continuing with his work on the 2008 Land Rover Defender 110 Pickup here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ with repairs, diagnostics and checks.
‘Continue removing excess wiring. Trace wiring up a pillar into roof. Remove roof lining and give to Steve to clean. Remove wiring no longer required. Fit new bumper to front. With new end caps. Refit roof lining now it’s done. Use clips to hold up properly and refit sun visors also cleaned by Steve. Fit new gear lever. Fit new wiper blades and fit new cover to rear number plate.’
‘Fit grommets to holes in dash. Raise and drain oil and filter. Remove calibrated speedo sensor and wiring into car. Fit new oil filter and torque sump bung. Strip and remove rear axle a frame ball joint. Take off complete with mount as very corroded.’
‘Cut sides off old joint and use press to remove. Clean and fit new balll joint. Refit to frame and secure to axle. Remove rear prop front joint and remove transmission brake drum. Found output seal on transfer box leaking and contaminated shoes.’
‘Remove shoes and cleanbackplate and lube. Clean parts to be reused. Drill and refit nearside rear mudflap.’