The Royal Oak

Lordflashheart said:

Rob7Lee said:

bobmunro said:

Lordflashheart said:

bobmunro said:

Lordflashheart said:

oohaahmortimer said:

Lordflashheart said:

oohaahmortimer said:

Lordflashheart said:

DaveMehmet said:

Croydon said:

Mad how we're back to steering locks on cars. A key technology upgrade, that nobody asked for, is now a huge backward step for car security.

And solved a problem that wasn’t there anyway.

On my Land Rover Defender (a proper one, not the new one) I have a steering wheel bar, metal box that goes over the pedals, and a wheel clamp - added to that I always park my wife’s Mini in front of the Defender on our drive

At one point the old Defenders were the most stolen vehicles in the country I believe

Fucking hate our Defender (13 plate) I want it nicked , utter shit gears and need Steve Thompson’s  legs to push the clutch down 
gonna take the father in laws last millennium one which is ten times easier to drive .

If your clutch is like that, check the clutch fluid level in the slave cylinder in the engine bay - should be at the top of the engine at the back behind steering wheel - prone to leaking, need topping up regularly - simply unscrew plastic lid and top up - check your Manuel, as you have to use right type of fluid

I love my Defender - yes has all the annoying issues you get with a Land Rover, but I feel like king of the road in it, and off road / wading, it’s superb

Cheers Lord , apparently a neighbour said something about removing a spring from the clutch , that's what he done to his and it helped .
I'm never driving it again so the mrs (who loves it oooooerrrrrr) can do what she wants with it but will pass info on , I'm beyond clueless with motors

Don’t know about that spring - sounds a bit dodgy - I wouldn’t remove parts that the manufacturer has designed / put in the vehicle 

The clutch failed on my Defender in March (it had done a lot of miles) - it’s a major job to fix, as the gearbox has to come out

Don’t know where you are based, but there is an excellent Land Rover garage near Birchwood Golf Course near Swanley called Dakar - I have used them, and they are excellent (did my clutch) 

I'm seriously thinking of getting a new Defender - the old ones are just a bit too agricultural for me (fun to drive off road, though).

Outrageous !!!

Wash your mouth out - it’s not a Defender in any way shape or form 😉

I’m not a fan - seems to me to be a Discovery in different clothes - but I suspect I am in the minority 

It may be a bit too comfy for the old Defender brigade, although it does seem to be a genuine off-roader rather than soft-roader.

My old back can't take the punishment now and I need air suspension!!

Get a G Wagon bob.

They are F’ing ugly expensive !!!

bobmunro said:

Lordflashheart said:

Rob7Lee said:

bobmunro said:

Lordflashheart said:

bobmunro said:

Lordflashheart said:

oohaahmortimer said:

Lordflashheart said:

oohaahmortimer said:

Lordflashheart said:

DaveMehmet said:

Croydon said:

Mad how we're back to steering locks on cars. A key technology upgrade, that nobody asked for, is now a huge backward step for car security.

And solved a problem that wasn’t there anyway.

On my Land Rover Defender (a proper one, not the new one) I have a steering wheel bar, metal box that goes over the pedals, and a wheel clamp - added to that I always park my wife’s Mini in front of the Defender on our drive

At one point the old Defenders were the most stolen vehicles in the country I believe

Fucking hate our Defender (13 plate) I want it nicked , utter shit gears and need Steve Thompson’s  legs to push the clutch down 
gonna take the father in laws last millennium one which is ten times easier to drive .

If your clutch is like that, check the clutch fluid level in the slave cylinder in the engine bay - should be at the top of the engine at the back behind steering wheel - prone to leaking, need topping up regularly - simply unscrew plastic lid and top up - check your Manuel, as you have to use right type of fluid

I love my Defender - yes has all the annoying issues you get with a Land Rover, but I feel like king of the road in it, and off road / wading, it’s superb

Cheers Lord , apparently a neighbour said something about removing a spring from the clutch , that's what he done to his and it helped .
I'm never driving it again so the mrs (who loves it oooooerrrrrr) can do what she wants with it but will pass info on , I'm beyond clueless with motors

Don’t know about that spring - sounds a bit dodgy - I wouldn’t remove parts that the manufacturer has designed / put in the vehicle 

The clutch failed on my Defender in March (it had done a lot of miles) - it’s a major job to fix, as the gearbox has to come out

Don’t know where you are based, but there is an excellent Land Rover garage near Birchwood Golf Course near Swanley called Dakar - I have used them, and they are excellent (did my clutch) 

I'm seriously thinking of getting a new Defender - the old ones are just a bit too agricultural for me (fun to drive off road, though).

Outrageous !!!

Wash your mouth out - it’s not a Defender in any way shape or form 😉

I’m not a fan - seems to me to be a Discovery in different clothes - but I suspect I am in the minority 

It may be a bit too comfy for the old Defender brigade, although it does seem to be a genuine off-roader rather than soft-roader.

My old back can't take the punishment now and I need air suspension!!

Get a G Wagon bob.

They are F’ing ugly expensive !!!

Lordflashheart said:

bobmunro said:

Lordflashheart said:

Rob7Lee said:

bobmunro said:

Lordflashheart said:

bobmunro said:

Lordflashheart said:

oohaahmortimer said:

Lordflashheart said:

oohaahmortimer said:

Lordflashheart said:

DaveMehmet said:

Croydon said:

Mad how we're back to steering locks on cars. A key technology upgrade, that nobody asked for, is now a huge backward step for car security.

And solved a problem that wasn’t there anyway.

On my Land Rover Defender (a proper one, not the new one) I have a steering wheel bar, metal box that goes over the pedals, and a wheel clamp - added to that I always park my wife’s Mini in front of the Defender on our drive

At one point the old Defenders were the most stolen vehicles in the country I believe

Fucking hate our Defender (13 plate) I want it nicked , utter shit gears and need Steve Thompson’s  legs to push the clutch down 
gonna take the father in laws last millennium one which is ten times easier to drive .

If your clutch is like that, check the clutch fluid level in the slave cylinder in the engine bay - should be at the top of the engine at the back behind steering wheel - prone to leaking, need topping up regularly - simply unscrew plastic lid and top up - check your Manuel, as you have to use right type of fluid

I love my Defender - yes has all the annoying issues you get with a Land Rover, but I feel like king of the road in it, and off road / wading, it’s superb

Cheers Lord , apparently a neighbour said something about removing a spring from the clutch , that's what he done to his and it helped .
I'm never driving it again so the mrs (who loves it oooooerrrrrr) can do what she wants with it but will pass info on , I'm beyond clueless with motors

Don’t know about that spring - sounds a bit dodgy - I wouldn’t remove parts that the manufacturer has designed / put in the vehicle 

The clutch failed on my Defender in March (it had done a lot of miles) - it’s a major job to fix, as the gearbox has to come out

Don’t know where you are based, but there is an excellent Land Rover garage near Birchwood Golf Course near Swanley called Dakar - I have used them, and they are excellent (did my clutch) 

I'm seriously thinking of getting a new Defender - the old ones are just a bit too agricultural for me (fun to drive off road, though).

Outrageous !!!

Wash your mouth out - it’s not a Defender in any way shape or form 😉

I’m not a fan - seems to me to be a Discovery in different clothes - but I suspect I am in the minority 

It may be a bit too comfy for the old Defender brigade, although it does seem to be a genuine off-roader rather than soft-roader.

My old back can't take the punishment now and I need air suspension!!

Get a G Wagon bob.

They are F’ing ugly expensive !!!

With you on that one - the prices are crazy - even 1980’s models are generally over £25k

On a separate note, lady in my road has a 1980’s Jeep Wrangler - shocking vehicle - spends more time being repaired than driven - off road capability is rubbish as well

bobmunro said:

Lordflashheart said:

bobmunro said:

Lordflashheart said:

Rob7Lee said:

bobmunro said:

Lordflashheart said:

bobmunro said:

Lordflashheart said:

oohaahmortimer said:

Lordflashheart said:

oohaahmortimer said:

Lordflashheart said:

DaveMehmet said:

Croydon said:

Mad how we're back to steering locks on cars. A key technology upgrade, that nobody asked for, is now a huge backward step for car security.

And solved a problem that wasn’t there anyway.

On my Land Rover Defender (a proper one, not the new one) I have a steering wheel bar, metal box that goes over the pedals, and a wheel clamp - added to that I always park my wife’s Mini in front of the Defender on our drive

At one point the old Defenders were the most stolen vehicles in the country I believe

Fucking hate our Defender (13 plate) I want it nicked , utter shit gears and need Steve Thompson’s  legs to push the clutch down 
gonna take the father in laws last millennium one which is ten times easier to drive .

If your clutch is like that, check the clutch fluid level in the slave cylinder in the engine bay - should be at the top of the engine at the back behind steering wheel - prone to leaking, need topping up regularly - simply unscrew plastic lid and top up - check your Manuel, as you have to use right type of fluid

I love my Defender - yes has all the annoying issues you get with a Land Rover, but I feel like king of the road in it, and off road / wading, it’s superb

Cheers Lord , apparently a neighbour said something about removing a spring from the clutch , that's what he done to his and it helped .
I'm never driving it again so the mrs (who loves it oooooerrrrrr) can do what she wants with it but will pass info on , I'm beyond clueless with motors

Don’t know about that spring - sounds a bit dodgy - I wouldn’t remove parts that the manufacturer has designed / put in the vehicle 

The clutch failed on my Defender in March (it had done a lot of miles) - it’s a major job to fix, as the gearbox has to come out

Don’t know where you are based, but there is an excellent Land Rover garage near Birchwood Golf Course near Swanley called Dakar - I have used them, and they are excellent (did my clutch) 

I'm seriously thinking of getting a new Defender - the old ones are just a bit too agricultural for me (fun to drive off road, though).

Outrageous !!!

Wash your mouth out - it’s not a Defender in any way shape or form 😉

I’m not a fan - seems to me to be a Discovery in different clothes - but I suspect I am in the minority 

It may be a bit too comfy for the old Defender brigade, although it does seem to be a genuine off-roader rather than soft-roader.

My old back can't take the punishment now and I need air suspension!!

Get a G Wagon bob.

They are F’ing ugly expensive !!!

With you on that one - the prices are crazy - even 1980’s models are generally over £25k

On a separate note, lady in my road has a 1980’s Jeep Wrangler - shocking vehicle - spends more time being repaired than driven - off road capability is rubbish as well

If you're looking for reliability and pretty much go anywhere capability then a Land Cruiser comes into the equation.

Pathetic I know - but if I did get a new Defender it would be unlikely to go off-road to any extent beyond a grass verge, I just think they look good!

ads said:

Another security device you can use that is cheap and easy to fit is a Discarnect, about a fiver a fitted to the battery.  Also, one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071FQNQ1L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_J898MWH5X6ECN2V103GR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Put a cheap SIM in it and it'll last for months on one charge and can be stashed anywhere with the strong magnet that's in it

Cardinal Sin said:

Isn't this thread now about Land Rovers?

AddickUpNorth said:

Karim_myBagheri said:

Cardinal Sin said:

Isn't this thread now about Land Rovers?

sad that so many have them 

I'm just curious as to how many of them have actually had any mud on them. Or been driven on anything that remotely resembles what they were actually designed for.

Addictedoldgit said:

Anybody know if the Doombar is back on, at the Royal Oak.

Humble apologies for talking on post!