Maintenance Log: 2024

17 January: Drain and replace coolant after poor quality fill in Brazil during injector pump repairs

31 January: replace brake vacuum pump with 2nd hand spare one

25 February: Coolant leak @heater matrix – bypass heater with existing pipes

1 March: Fuel filter replacement & change fuel lift pump

4 March: Replacement of rear brake lights (both)

15 March: Rotation of all 4 tyres

21 March: Oil & Filter change, Gearbox and transfer box oil change, Differential oil change, Grease porpshaft UJ joints and all steering linkages

30 April: New tyre valve for back right tyre. (fixing a slow leak)

27 May: Removal of front right wheel hub and tightening of wheel bearing

15 November: New starter battery and lubrication of clutch pedal

16 November: Repairs to hole in exhaust

17 – 30 November: Not LandRover Related but maintenance/issues nonetheless: fridge/freezer not cooling; car radio not working; reverse camera not working; 220v invertor not working; shower hose leaking; ventilation fans in sleeping area broken; air compressor hose leaking; secondary solar panel regulator short-circuiting; leaking house water system; loose hose clamps on diesel filter.

6December: Removal of badly rusted metal on passenger door, anti rust coated and painted remaining metal at bottom of drainage gutter on door

11 December: Replace anti-sway bar bushes; replace Heater Matrix/radiator; Flush and replace power steering fluid

14 December: Rust proofing and painting the underside of the drivers and passenger footwells (common area for rust damage on Defenders)

31 December: Issues with “house” 12v powers supply – fixed but still a bit unsure what caused it..