Defender & Replacement Tank

Well 55,

An obvious option but my issue was the additional cost of a new towbar, say $400 on top of an $1100 tank.The value in $1500 for an extra 45L of fuel is certainly eroded.

Miker.

Alan
I get your point about the extra noise, but it's simply what you get used to. I quite enjoy the drive. Those last couple of components (except the tank of course) was almost the end of my "tart up". The beast now sports, bar & spots, UHF + Barrett HF, dual batts (fun installation!), 2/3 roof rack & rear spots, diff lock(& second compresser) &cargo barrier. All pretty practical stuff.

Main gripe would be that Landrover can't seem to fix the considerable under dash water leaks for love nor money. 2 visits x 3 days each = no difference. Other than the oft' recorded "idiosyncrocies" it's proving to be a solid relationship.

Cheers

Miker.

Hi Mike. I've also put in my own dual battery system with a Smart Solenoid, right behind the cargo barrier. Yes, I've got used to it and at highway speeds don't notice it at all. I've always enjoyed the sound of a diesel rather than some mindless commercial station crap, and as the cook doesn't complain, what more could a bloke want?
Happy motoring.
Alan.

I saw that type of installation on the 110 of Peter Williams (I think) of Opposite Lock in Bunbury. He had fuel one side and water the other and around $1200 installed I believe.

Roger that Lindsay.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll have a serious hunt around over the next week or two and post the outcome. If I really get the trots I'll just throw a few "Jerries" in the back and spend the dollars elsewhere!!

Cheers and Beers.

Miker.

Hi JTB.

The airlocker switches ended up on the very front facia of the centre glovebox compartment, basically facing the centre diff lock shift. I too was wary of accidental activation. Solution was to get a short section (3cm) of aluminium tube about the diameter of a pencil. Threaded a piece of elastic through it and tied it off. Basically a tube section on a rubber band. It fits onto / under the rocker switches and stops them from being depressed. Can't really see it either. Very basic solotion but works well. Just slip it off when needed.

ARB - well let me tell you - had my first lot of "stuff" fitted at one branch (Bowen Hills - Brisbane) and every bloody thing was an issue. Very unhappy. Not the product but the fitment. Last effort (Capalaba - Brisbane) was better.

However, had a LOT (re:$$) of stuff done through TJM on my last 4B, a Discovery and the f**kups were absolutely criminal - hence going to ARB. Obsessing again! Been anywhere interesting in the "brick"?