The Final Push

So the final push to get the Defender back on the road.

Firstly I finished off the new electrical install.

This also included re wiring and relocating the controls for the X Fan, as the water proof box they were installed in before, turned out to be not so water proof.

The end result was quite neat, so I’m pleased.

Next job was to widen the rear light holes, as I’m using TD5 lights which are wider than the older style.

Fitted.

And wired in;

Then I had to replace the fuel filter as the old one let petrol pour out on to the floor, which wasn't good and a V8 doesn't need any help getting rid of petrol.

Next task of the day was to fit the lower doors seals which were newly delivered, and the re adjust the doors again.

I then bolted up me fuel filler which included shiny new Unleaded Only notice

I then install the extended breathes all round.

Which I terminated in to a manifold which will be connected into a snorkel.

Front floors was my next task

Then the seats, looking good now!

And on to the seat belts.

Rear seats in

Quick test run and she’s done, bar a few small jobs.  

Now for an MOT!