We travel the World in a classic Land Rover Defender 130, 300TDI camper
The sand plates were on top last year, a bit heavy and awkward. With a pair of crosshairs and some rubber door stops, I made a bracket to hang them in front of the windows. Piece of rubber tire in between and then bolt to the side panels under the windows. This is how it … Read more
Recently I was stopped green laning with a damaged crankshaft pulley. During our trip to Morocco in the summer of 2015 and recently during the Spring Rally of the Land Rover club it happened again. When off-roading the front axle touches the pulley with a bang causing the pulley to be dented. In this case, also the V-belt got of … Read more
I use the front wings regularly to climb the car, especially while travelling. That is why I made these wing protectors. First I cut a cardboard template to examples I found on the Internet. I still had a piece of aluminum checker plate, which I had previously used for the finish of the rear tub. … Read more
High on my wishlist were extra lights at the front and back of Milady. The lights I bought through AliExpress, 2 pcs 7″ 36w cree led lights for the front (€ 42.23 per two) and one 4″ 18 W Cree LED Floodlight for the back (€ 27.19 each). You do need to have some patience, sending … Read more
Recently, I have fitted an Anderson plug to the batteries so that I can connect external power. The 50 amp plug, I ordered in China through AliExpress, 4 pieces for € 24.65, good quality. In addition, I have ordered dust covers, € 4.35 for two pieces. Soldering together of the plugs is quite easy, for … Read more
After spending several months at Robbert Janssen, Land Rover garage in Etten-Leur Milady is back home.Robbert has addressed mainly engine related issues, head revision, new injectors, new valve seals, a new fuel-filter, various hoses, etc. New radiator I had the radiator enlarged, had a tropical set built in and had the temperature sensor positioned on the radiator. Now … Read more
Milady Landy has been with Robbert Janssen in the garage for over a month now. The aim is to investigate oil consumption and to improve the high temperature issue (see Morocco).Yesterday we went to Robbert, the head is off, it is flattened, the valves are cleaned and new seals installed. The fuel injectors have been reconditioned.Saturday I’ll go … Read more
For those who like a little more steering comfort with a Land Rover Series III: how to mount a steering damper. On our vacation in Morocco in 2015, I felt sometimes that my steering started shaking / jiggling / vibrate when I drove through a hole or ledge with both front wheels, I think this is … Read more
The interior of a Land Rover must of course be as basic as possible, but because we have a plan to go overlanding there must be sufficient space. In 2015 Morocco Marc and Saskia will ride with us in the Land Rover, so first of all we must first ensure enough (safe) seats. The front seats I … Read more
The second fuel tank has been mounted, now make the hoses and connections. 1. cap the preparation was such that this second tank opening looks the same as the cap of the main tank: And this is how it looks from underneath: It took some connections, but it is really good. Under the chair it … Read more