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Thank you 🙂

It's a lovely car! Insurance isn't actually too bad, but running costs (petrol, UK car tax) are high, and there's always the potential for a very big repair bill with a car like this!

I agree, 5 speed is plenty with this much torque!

Thanks a lot mate 🙏 yeah the gold wasn't really my style!

In the UK (possibly worldwide?) the later W220 and all W221 S600s had the same M275 engine with close to 500bhp. I'd love to do that 🙂

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Thanks - yes, if only it had the V12 :-) Good spot, I actually missed those Range Rovers! Yes, it was a good day - lots of variety with the Landies on show, and I could have spent a lot longer in the museum!

Yes, personally I think Wolfs are pretty hard to beat. I recently went out off road with a friend in his Puma Defender, and he loved driving my Wolf - very different and feels really basic, but built with much more purpose. I have a Series 2, which I love - it's a great combination with the Wolf :-)

Yes, they move pretty well for a diesel! It's the torque that really impressed me, it makes for effortless acceleration.

Yeah I think you're right there... Such a good all rounder. I don't think the running costs are TOO bad for the performance... Servicing is fairly standard, although some parts are a bit expensive. And obviously mpg could be better 🙂

Thanks Sam 🙏 awesome cars you have.... I've seen them on the forum 🙂 I have the E63 with the same engine and love it! I also have a W220 S600 (V12 BiTurbo) but that's a different story... Video coming soon! That's the one, well remembered!

@@Rich_Runs_Cars Thank you! Oh, I do love an E class, especially the ones with M157 engine. Looking forward to the video of the S600, they are amazing cars. 😊✋🏻

Yeah I love the M157, great engine.... I know many prefer the M156, but I generally prefer forced induction in bigger cars.... S65 is epic though! 🙂

Hi there. It's running a 2.0 litre Ford Zetec blacktop with individual throttle bodies, Kent 285 cams, a wider bore exhaust manifold and silencer and a remap to around 195bhp. It has a Ford viscous LSD, adjustable Gaz suspension, MT75 gearbox.

@@Rich_Runs_Cars thanks

There should be a large oval shape plate which holds the pickaxe in place, tightened down with the wingnut.

Yes, I know, it's a slightly odd one. I wondered when I bought it, but there are some oddities amongst the military defenders I've seen. I realise they usually have the wheel fixings - slightly odd it had the drilled holes for the pioneer kit fixings and not that.

Thanks 👍 I worked this out after posting the video but looking at someone else's at a show!

I also don't recall seeing a 110 Wolf with a rear mounted wheel like mine (even though it has the side mounting plate).

Mantec swing away rear wheel carriers are legit on Wolfs. Seen many with them.

Thanks 🙏 It was a bit of a pain to do for a novice like me, but satisfying to get it fixed! Good luck with yours 👍

@@Rich_Runs_Cars We were all novice once!.... Still learning now 😂

Thank you 🙏 And thanks for the correction! Of course 😬 but the military ones were slightly different spec...

Yes they usually are! I've just bought these so have yet to paint them.... They're old used tools so the paint on the shovel is pretty much gone.

Thank you 🙏

Thank you. I replaced the switch in the transfer case... Did you mean something different from what I replaced?

You beat me to it, I had just had exactly that issue, replaced the light switch and the light worked again. Made the comment before watching your excellent video to the end.

😂 The car is called a Land Rover Defender WOLF. The British military version of the Defender.

Thanks very much! My Wolf's have both had the matting in two parts - one for the floor/footwells/tunnel, and one part around the seat boxes. The part for the seat boxes has sections cut out of it for the latches and for the handbrake, so the handbrake bolts directly to the seat box, as originally. There's a small amount of clearance between handbrake and mat for the tunnel, but not that much! Happy to share photos if you drop me a private message. I'll also be doing a video on tidying up the footwells in the next couple of weeks, so will try to include in that.

@@Rich_Runs_Carsthanks for detailed reply, that helps immensely. If you wouldn’t mind adding something about the mat system and how it’s fitted into the next video that would be great. There isn’t a lot of close ups of installs of these mats that I can find. It’s one of those things you don’t want to mess up as it’s very hard undo if you get it wrong. I would be interested in some additional pictures but I don’t know how to contact you.

@@carltonr3417 Glad it helps. These have already been installed in the Wolfs I've had, but I suspect the key is getting the holes cut correctly! I'll definitely include some video of the mats next - probably a couple of weeks.

@@Rich_Runs_Cars that will be fantastic. I look forward to the video! It will be interesting to see how the MOD installed their mats, as no doubt they consulted with the manufacturer (Wright Off Road) on how they were intended to be cut out out at various places. Also have a look at the seat spacers where they bolt to the seat box, as the spacers I’ve seen are quite tall.

@@carltonr3417 I haven't seen people install them afterwards, so interested to hear how you get on.....

Another nicely tuned 2.0 litre 4-pot 🙂 this is running a modified Zetec blacktop.

Thank you, I will. Good luck, I hope you get one soon 🙂

Thanks very much! It's one of the better ones I've seen, so very pleased with it - there are definitely some that aren't in great condition, given their history. I've seen a lot of them, trying to find this!

Thanks very much 👍 The sound is addictive!

Thanks very much! Well it took much longer than I thought, but worth it in the end 🙂 Best of luck with yours.

Hi. Thank you! I know the channel, he's excellent. I've not yet checked his videos on the clutch etc, but will do now, thanks very much. His videos were the reason I felt I could fix the diff lock on my Defender Wolf.

I'd love to do that! I think I've read people getting these to mid 170s mph... I'd really like to try it with my E63 AMG, though, to see if it can scrape 200mph.

Thanks for the feedback. Agree it's not optimal... I upgraded my mic after this video.

@Grahame59 Thanks - yes, I'm fairly sure it's a clutch issue now. I was going to change the master cylinder, but I might try just bleeding it first - thanks for the suggestion.

@Grahame59 Many thanks for the advice - the others are not so sooty. I'm thinking that I'll renew most of the ignition components and see how I get on - will order the parts shortly!

@ianwallett7438 That sounds perfect - I usually have tools, a tow strap and dog stuff in them, but not in a well-fitting box! Do you have to know the code/part number for that specific size ammo box, as there are a few places they can be bought?

@@Rich_Runs_Cars just got one out of my truck and measured it to be sure, they are classed as a 40mm ammo box… 40mm is the ammunition size. They have a locking handle on either side and the lid comes completely off NOT hinged to the one side like the 50 cal. 👍

@ianwallett7438 Brilliant, thanks a lot! I'll have a look for these over the weekend :-)

@@Rich_Runs_Cars I’ve just noticed on eBay they do a large 40mm ammo box (taller). Mine are classed as a low (10” tall) which fit perfect. Pools surplus stores on eBay have the same as mine

@ianwallett7438 Thanks very much - I'm going to look now :-)

Hi - thanks for watching! I haven't seen that many VERY high mileage ones in the UK, but the few I've known over 100k miles have held up very well, with no major issues. As with any cars, regular servicing is key, but I don't think there are many major issues with them that are common.

Thanks - yes, I'm fairly sure it's the original gearbox. However, the issue has got worse and I suspect it was the clutch master cylinder on its way out, since the pedal is now not working properly. Just need to find the time to change it now!

Had the same problem with one of mine , turned out to be the clutch slave cylinder , pain in the arse to get at but a cheap fix !

3. And 4. Should be syncromeched, so I guesse the clutch is a little bit of! And in low range you can easily use 2. Or 3. Gir to start.

Thanks mate!

Thanks, excellent summary! Yes, good point on the free wheeling hubs.....

@smiles_per_hr6408 Thank you! I've just seen yours - very nice, I'd love a V8, but there aren't so many about. Interesting, I've only seen the fuel tank there on "self-modified" ones.

Don’t worry, the factory fitted ones have those fuel tank switching issues you’re worried about too.

@@smiles_per_hr6408 Yet to investigate this, as have some more serious running issues to sort first!

Yes she's quite an unusual beast 😂 the grille might just be the black paint! I have an original series 2 grille to put on after painting.