Next up I thought I would sort the fog lights. Fairly common issue as you all know, foggy and cloudy generally looking tired. Let’s give them a clean up.

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Encountered my first problem with the car, I jumped in it after a few days and got this error on the screen

JamboM3 wrote:

Yep mine now does the same! It’s on my list to sort, had a look and seems a few people on here have experienced similar. It seems to disappear quite quickly so haven’t been in a huge rush. All gen LR parts for the pulleys/tensioners etc. thought it might be the alternator or A/C compressor

Did you replace all of them? There is one "top left" that is often missed and it's part of an alloy casting, LR022810 (Note that LR024791 is a pulley that also bolts to this casting).

The bearing that was shot on mine is part of the "bit" with 3 holes (technical speak) in it

https://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/auxiliar...1791-c.asp

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Once that was replaced my squeak went and I sometimes (rarely) get a squeak now but usually on a damp day (damp belt I reckon). Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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JamboM3 wrote:

This then went on for weeks, trying to find a garage to take it in as my guy was booked up.

Did you try Glenrands nr Liphook? Loan cars/collection service. I've used a lot of places in Hants/Berks and won't go anywhere else now. Give Ross a call and tell him I sent you next time
www.glenrands.co.uk Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Interesting thanks DrRob, will keep in mind.

I have a friendly Tech (I’m in the industry) who I usually use as a priority, trouble is he is too good and usually busy!

Collection/loaner is a great find. Have some work to do soon so will keep in mind, appreciate the recommendation.

Missed the other post - I am 90% sure everything was replaced, but I will have to dig out the receipt to double check, it was reassuringly expensive as to be expected

Forgot to add the pics and bonnet sensor comparison showing the larger post on the revised part.
also a snapshot of the secret menu which I am sure you are all aware of

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I use the secret menu sometimes to have the rear camera "on" all the time as I drive along if there is something behind I'm not happy about...  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Thought I would check the maf sensor on the donut, had heard they get covered in crap. Mine was gross and after cleaning this had improved low speed response from the engine/throttle.

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Brake Refurbishment

Noticed my near side front caliper was binding, the pads and discs although appearing not that old were not visibly in a good condition and I had a lot of squeaking as I pulled to a stop. Also the anodised coating had basically turned white and faded so visibly these were in appealing. So set about finding a spare set to refurbish. This proved pointless as they were nearly the same cost as a freshly refurbished set, ordered some off eBay and this turned into an unfortunate series of events. Won’t go into detail, but the Calipers in spite of being “refurbished” were of very poor quality, ended up sending them a more reputable company to get refinished again.

Photos aren’t the best, but you get the idea;

Before

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Oil Cooler

After noticing an odd smell after some longer journeys I assumed I had a leak, some investigation on here showed that the likely culprit was the oil cooler. Decided to go this route anyhow as it’s preventative regardless. Ordered the viton seals and after a recommendation on here i went with a Nissens oil cooler. I was not able to get one from Land Rover!

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So the final two pieces of the puzzle.

As mentioned I had wanted to go back to the original Westie wheels. Something about a no side step, clean L322 on 20”s just sits right for me. Enjoyed the 22”s and I know not the target audience for it on here!) but I loved the shape on the l322, wanted to renew tyres so decided against paying over the odds for the big wheels.

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Cars is looking well mate

Cheers kind sir! It's getting there, still a few jobs to go before I will be happy

Planned to show the car some love with the DA after a thorough decontamination over the bank holiday weekend. Plans were slightly scuppered due to the ridiculous winds which was blowing a load of crap off my neighbours trees onto the car and into any buckets/mits I was using. Ended up spectacularly running out of time and patience. So ended up just doing a thorough Decon and a small spritz of Turtle wax si02 coating. Tested a few new products - Meguirs wash+ for the roof which is a shampoo with some mild abrasives, rejuvenated the roof!

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