I really enjoyed watching this guys! What an adventure with a great bunch of guys. (Those Defenders LOOK amazing! I just wish I could have been there with my latest HJ60 Landcruiser to taunt you along the way…all in fun of course 🤪)
Had a neighbor that was a Land Rover owner. I learned from him, you start with one, then buy two more for parts to keep the first running. Then you go buy a Honda so you have a way to the parts house.
Did he know how to do anything with his hands? You can't be a complete idiot and own a Land Rover long term. Most people only know where to fill up gas and washer fluid. They look at an engine bay like it's trying to read hieroglyphics.
@@upscaleshack That's a straight up lie. I've been on more trips to then bush than I can count. Several times with my 1990 D110. Eventually I only took my 78 series Troopy. Every.Single.Trip something broke on a LR. Every time. The entire convoy would need to pull off a number of times just on the way to the bush tracks since someone's landy would be acting up. Look mate, I get where you're coming from. I love LRs, but objectively, they are shit. There is a very good reason why Toyota dominated the market is SA and Australia.
@pablomax9376 Small market vehicles like the troopy are great because you don't need any emissions compliance. But vehicles sold globally do. Toyota invested heavily in Africa and Australia to stifle competition decades ago. People can't find parts as easily for the Rovers, so they use what they can get and usually find the cheapest parts. It's hard to imagine, but there are places outside of Australia and SA where I've never even seen a troop carrier on the road, and getting parts for one would be astronomical. I'm sure if I took one of those things on a trail here, it would break just like in your example with no parts to fix it.
The black TD5 is a shining example of the Shine it and sell it ethos a lot of dealers have today with older defenders. Modern customers arent as likely to look closely underneath or in detail before buying, trusting in the dealers good name or reputation. We see a lot of first time Defender owners about 2-4 months after they have bought them (we are a garage) and the things we have to show and tell them are quite often devastating. For example a 2001 TD5 110 recently we had to put a whole rear 1/4 chassis on to as the rear end was so rotten it had let the fuel tank go and the whole thing was resting on the rear sway bar! And then the engine fried itself good and proper and a new engine was required....all in the first 3 months of ownership. As we always advise people take someone with you who knows the basics and always get it up on a lift if the seller wont do that or resists taking it to a local shop to do that then just walk away....
@@ROVER25X ah.. no. If you go wild camping in SA, people think you're nuts. Not because of the animals, but because there is a reasonably high chance if being car jacked, murdered or raped. This is especially true if you're white. After the apartheid ended, they went to the opposite extreme. You're better off and keep driving until you get to Namibia where it's safe to wild camp. Also, Namibia is basically the most amazing place you can go.
Your comment would have been funny if I had not had my two Staffy's stolen will never own that breed again as i know they only steal them to put them into dog fights so dont need the heartache
You are making me homesick a bit. I lived in Kenya for 16 years and boy is it bringing back memories. I owned an 1984 110 Defender naturally aspirated diesel and a 2004 Discovery 2 with a TD5. I loved the travel in the countryside and the people. I love Africa. May God bless your travels and give you safety along your way.
This is great! My wife and I lived in South Africa for 2.5 years when we were in our 20s. Some of the most formative years of my life. This video really makes me want to go back for a visit.
I am from Cape Town living in the US. I have driven many or most of the roads you are about to drive. I am on the Land Cruiser side of the spectrum but the Landy is fun and comfortable. I hope your guides explained the natural phenomena that is the blooming dessert in your background. Remember to have fun and take in all around you. Sometimes the technical nature of what we are doing overwhelms the special nature of the place we are in. Give my love to the Namib Be sure to visit Mesum Crater. If you plan to go to the Caprivi, there is a fellow there you should meet. Let me know and I will be happy to make an introduction.
@@TurboPonies A spectrum of reliability? There is a famously tough sand track in Botswana. After the worst section there is a sign: "Congratulations, you have driven the hardest sand track in Botswana. If you are driving a land Rover, dont worry someone will be along to help you."
I've lost count of how many places around the world I've broke down in and depended on the kindness of strangers plus my mechanical aptitude to get me going again. I raise a glass to all of you continuing the traditions for both. Cheers
Excellent episode! I can’t wait for the next. Knowing these vehicles well. I instantly knew after fixing that coolant leak, and not properly bleeding the system that would bite you. It can be a real pain to bleed any TDI landy. Sometimes you get lucky right away. Also, for the front swivels. They will leak with gear oil. Always use the one shot grease or 00 grease from a tractor store. The transfer case needs to be a GL-4 as it has yellow metals. Great choice on using landys. I love them! Tons of character. Generally easy to repair. They make huge adventures like these even more so of an adventure. Doing any trip in something that’s stone cold reliable I find dull. 😂
when you install the snorkel you are supposed put a rubber bung in the hole in the airbox with a bit of waterproof sikaflex around it. Probably same with the seal on the airbox itself, small amount of sealant so you can still slice it with a razer and give it a twist to get it off for filter changes.
Just left the site and remembered to pass comment on Rich and Andy's washing bowl. As Andy was asking about the bowl, Rich was ever so subtly pushing the bowl under the engine so Andy couldn't see. That was classic comedy scene there, beautifully done by Rich! Made me laugh out loud for the first time this morning. Yes I missed the post when it first came out, but I try and watch every post within the first couple of hours, unless it comes overnight, in which case it's first thing in the morning! Love the whole video, looks like you guys really had some fun with this. I hope you remain as in love with Landys as I am, still after some 40+ years. Yes the new ones are too plastic and electrically complicated, I've got a mate who works on Landys for a dealer, and some of the horror stories I could tell you, you wouldn't believe. But I still love Series 3's they are so basic, anyone can work on them! Thanks from UK.
Land Rover turning innocent Canadians into roadside mechanics. Love the adventure. Namibia in winter 🥶 is cold at night, the stars ✨ are SPECTACULAR, enjoy.
Absolutely love your content man. Ive been around since the screaming jimmy, youve gotten to OG top gear level and i love and support it all. Keep kicking ass, keep grinding, keep on with the double doubles.
I am glad you saw my part of the world.... we love Africa as you love Canada. But our local Ford Rangers are more hardy than the Landies.... and the G-wagons too.
Awesome idea! I'm diggin' the go buy a few cars sight unseen and drive them on an adventure. One could call it a Grand Tour. I hope to see more people do these kind of specials now that our 3 favorite Limeys are retired.
This is great! I've been enjoying your channel for a while and being a South African living in Canada now, this was great to see you travel through familiar areas.
Good thing they didn't stick around and help or they would've spent 10 years in England before heading to Africa. But everything would've been beefed up with immaculate brackets 🤌
If I had to pick one Landy it’s going to be the green one. Specked out right. Erin and rich this is your best video yet. Looking forward to what’s to come. 😊
Welcome to South Africa. Hope you stayed safe and had fun. Maybe I should come to Canada, buy a Pontiac Path Finder and immediately set out on the Icefields Parkway for a trip
Hey Rich, I think the snorkels in Africa are more to pull fresh air into the engine at a higher point where there is hopefully there is less dust, not so much for the water.
To be fair, i had those Bridgestone Dualer AT's on my 2500 Ram when i first bought it, hated them. Got those off as soon as i could afford it. Been going with Goodyear Duratrac ever since, 3 maybe 4 sets in like 15 years now. No complaints from me.
Defenders and Disco 1s hate not having the fan gaurd. That can cause overheating too. The screw through the radiator is standard, none of mine have been 2 inch long though..more like 1/4 inch..
Very pumped to follow up this expedition, I'm a massive Land Rover defender follower, cool as brothers 🍻🍺🍻🍺 awww oiii the red lever for the master switch, I'm very sure, you can pull this red lever out of the way, just grab it and pull it off is easier, if your head lights aren't turning on when you flick the headlights switch on is most likely to be the switch itself as is worn out a very typical LR defender thing, I do carry a new one as spare with me all the time now An easy solution is to grab the old switch and join all the cables and join them together and reinstall will get you out of any dark situation I do have one of those made up as well NOTE: You most get ignition switches as spares believe me, to defender model specs & a comfy yoga mat to laid down under the rigs makes things more comfortable and you get less covered in dirt and splinters and bugs There is a special pro-shaft removing tool for defenders too, makes things easier to remove and re-install too, and make sure to get the wheel bearing nut hub socket side too Get yourself a lifesaver jerry can is the best solution to clean water from any water stream wen required the army fellas use this life saver 18 L jerry can too the good it is I love the speech you give about going somewhere new and do some trips, you and your crew are my motivation, and inspiration I have done all of Australia is amazing traveling fixing the car add beats the your need and make life more comfortable in the road is very epic cant wait to do tierra del fuego and Africa of course your team is a true inspiration
WELCOME TO AFRICA!!! A brit here living in SA, based in Cape Town. Give us a wave if you see a green Defender 110 (bougie Puma) on the road with Addicted To Africa written down the front, alucab conversion, can't miss us. You guys are gonna have a blast - it sounds like you're gonna miss Route 62 if you're heading straight to Namiba - real shame. Looks like you bought some of your rigs at Atlaas Auto - no experience with them but they have some nice stuff in their showroom. We always use the guys at Landylogic in CT for parts - true land rover pros with experience at British dealerships. Give Barry or Richard a call if you're ever back in Cape Town, they truly know their stuff. Oh btw, EVERYTHING in SA has locks on it!, that's how we roll!!
In ZA we either drive Toyota Hilux or Ford Ranger Bakkies. No ONE drives Land Rover unless you want constant break downs next to the roads. Unreliable junk.
59:09 that air cleaner cover looked like one of those pliable rubber pinch drains which will pinch off from water pressure if water gets as high as the pinch drain and the snorkel will still work fine. (our tractor has one)
@@duncharvst Yeah, I can admit I haven't tested it out, but it seems like it should work. I'm sure they had to test them in factory settings in order for them to be approved for use wide spread. But you make a valid point.
2:37 Not many people do this/know this. Everyone here seems to indicate in the obvious direction(the direction of travel around the circle) which is totally pointless, and don't indicate their intention to leave the traffic circle..
Ooh. Great start...can't wait for the next one. And I'd love to hear the discussion about where you'd go next. Id say safe travels, but we already know you made it back!
You guys well come to South Africa,enjoy and explore this country has to offer,may you have a safe trip, and please defender,I haven't got to smile as much as these guy's
This looks like an epic trip and thanks fpr bringing us along! I feel like loose bolts must be a British car thing. I had a triumph spitfire and it seems retightening bolts was a weekly thing. I wish I knew about locktight back then.
LATE NIGHT DBG UPLOAD YESSIR! Text'd all my buddys about it! Having a groupchat watch on it! You ain't a mechanic\millwright until you've used the completely wrong tools to get a job done! This trip was just the ultimate skills test! Compressed towel thread tape, on the roadside in SA I approve!
The nicest truck of all the black one is giving them the most problems and it was supposed to be gone through and be like New. I really hate to say this BUT I think those guys ripped you off after your trip I would definitely go and have a good talk with them.
I did, they ignored me. SA has a 6 month warranty when you buy it from a dealer. Not worth our time though. They will get bad exposure and hopefully other potential customers will find this video
This is a huge problem for the majority of defenders in every market not just Africa. Dealers will shine them up, and sell for top dollar. If you’re familiar with these, and know where to import parts cheaply (If not in the UK) You can fully rebuild one of these trucks for a reasonable cost. I hate when businesses cut corners and sour peoples experiences
I am flying down to San Jose at the end of the month to drive a 2005 Toyota Corolla back to Ontario. A flight from Watertown New York is only $150 Canadian.
What a well paced and enjoyable show! Looking forward to the next episode. If you're ever Joburg side, my mate runs a landy restoration shop called Unreal Fendi. He loves the cars and would be more than willing to give you a hand sorting out issues and sourcing parts.
Squeaky rear brakes on the 110s were a common problem. There should be some 0.5mm shims between the pads and pistons but they most often don’t get fitted. Glad to see landrovers being used how they were intended. I’m going from the U.K. to just inside the arctic circle via Latvia and Estonia in January. Safe travels.
You got it. If we can make this make financial sense, we will do this with other countries as well. We did a few through USA, but would like to see the rest of the world
@@scottsmall9898 well they have a youtube channel, sell merch, have a sponsor or two and they also have a membership program. So if they can make this make financial sense depends of how many people watch and like it. That will dictate yt earnings, merch sales and membership numbers
Love your show, need to learn how to take the bonnet off the Landy, it is easy and it makes working on them a lot easier(because you will be working on it a lot 😅) Just don't lose the hinge bushes.
I’ve been to SA, Namibia and Zimbabwe in southern Africa, the Landy wasn’t that common in the bush or in the towns for that matter…… The absolute majority was Toyotas in most places! You boys are brave to go across SA in landys😅
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Top Gear Canada has finally arrived
Maybe they can meet up with Clarkson May and Hammond, cause you know ain’t nobody hanging out with the “new top gear” crowd
Throttle House?
I really enjoyed watching this guys! What an adventure with a great bunch of guys. (Those Defenders LOOK amazing! I just wish I could have been there with my latest HJ60 Landcruiser to taunt you along the way…all in fun of course 🤪)
Nah, they're too nice
You're never gonna wonder if rich is gonna use c*nt so calmly 😂
Best of the best content!
Have you guys have been planning this for 49 weeks? Did I put that together correct?
Had a neighbor that was a Land Rover owner. I learned from him, you start with one, then buy two more for parts to keep the first running. Then you go buy a Honda so you have a way to the parts house.
Funny, but completely untrue. The Landys I've owned have been the most reliable vehicles I've ever had. Far more reliable than Japanese counterparts.
Did he know how to do anything with his hands? You can't be a complete idiot and own a Land Rover long term. Most people only know where to fill up gas and washer fluid. They look at an engine bay like it's trying to read hieroglyphics.
Had numerous Honda neighbors. Enough to know that they are reliable as long as you don't drive a lot. They always call when they need a repair.
@@upscaleshack That's a straight up lie. I've been on more trips to then bush than I can count. Several times with my 1990 D110. Eventually I only took my 78 series Troopy.
Every.Single.Trip something broke on a LR. Every time.
The entire convoy would need to pull off a number of times just on the way to the bush tracks since someone's landy would be acting up.
Look mate, I get where you're coming from. I love LRs, but objectively, they are shit. There is a very good reason why Toyota dominated the market is SA and Australia.
@pablomax9376 Small market vehicles like the troopy are great because you don't need any emissions compliance. But vehicles sold globally do. Toyota invested heavily in Africa and Australia to stifle competition decades ago. People can't find parts as easily for the Rovers, so they use what they can get and usually find the cheapest parts. It's hard to imagine, but there are places outside of Australia and SA where I've never even seen a troop carrier on the road, and getting parts for one would be astronomical. I'm sure if I took one of those things on a trail here, it would break just like in your example with no parts to fix it.
Its like top gear but the presenters know how to wrench. Great work deboss!
I bet James May can actually work on stuff
They say 70% of all land rovers ever made are still on the road...the rest have at least made it to their destinations :)
The black TD5 is a shining example of the Shine it and sell it ethos a lot of dealers have today with older defenders. Modern customers arent as likely to look closely underneath or in detail before buying, trusting in the dealers good name or reputation. We see a lot of first time Defender owners about 2-4 months after they have bought them (we are a garage) and the things we have to show and tell them are quite often devastating. For example a 2001 TD5 110 recently we had to put a whole rear 1/4 chassis on to as the rear end was so rotten it had let the fuel tank go and the whole thing was resting on the rear sway bar! And then the engine fried itself good and proper and a new engine was required....all in the first 3 months of ownership. As we always advise people take someone with you who knows the basics and always get it up on a lift if the seller wont do that or resists taking it to a local shop to do that then just walk away....
13.01
This is South Africa 🇿🇦 my firends.
Here you lock you're dog up at night, because your afraid it will be stolen...😂😅
@@ROVER25X ah.. no.
If you go wild camping in SA, people think you're nuts. Not because of the animals, but because there is a reasonably high chance if being car jacked, murdered or raped. This is especially true if you're white.
After the apartheid ended, they went to the opposite extreme. You're better off and keep driving until you get to Namibia where it's safe to wild camp.
Also, Namibia is basically the most amazing place you can go.
@33:32 THIS is south africa my friends 😂
Your comment would have been funny if I had not had my two Staffy's stolen will never own that breed again as i know they only steal them to put them into dog fights so dont need the heartache
@alvinadams6054 To be honest, they stole my English Bull out our property.
Know the feeling...
Was it better when Mandela was still in jail?
You are making me homesick a bit. I lived in Kenya for 16 years and boy is it bringing back memories. I owned an 1984 110 Defender naturally aspirated diesel and a 2004 Discovery 2 with a TD5. I loved the travel in the countryside and the people. I love Africa. May God bless your travels and give you safety along your way.
This is great! My wife and I lived in South Africa for 2.5 years when we were in our 20s. Some of the most formative years of my life. This video really makes me want to go back for a visit.
Do not risk it.
I am from Cape Town living in the US. I have driven many or most of the roads you are about to drive. I am on the Land Cruiser side of the spectrum but the Landy is fun and comfortable. I hope your guides explained the natural phenomena that is the blooming dessert in your background. Remember to have fun and take in all around you. Sometimes the technical nature of what we are doing overwhelms the special nature of the place we are in. Give my love to the Namib Be sure to visit Mesum Crater. If you plan to go to the Caprivi, there is a fellow there you should meet. Let me know and I will be happy to make an introduction.
The trip is over and we had to miss the Mesum Crater due to a breakdown but the Caprivi was amazing
Yes, having a Toyota puts you on a spectrum.
@@TurboPonies A spectrum of reliability? There is a famously tough sand track in Botswana. After the worst section there is a sign: "Congratulations, you have driven the hardest sand track in Botswana. If you are driving a land Rover, dont worry someone will be along to help you."
@@andrekotze5774 Well, Botswana must be a pinnacle then. Oh, wait. It isn’t. A Sahara then. Or the Outback. So no, Toyota just a spectrum.
The world: Top Gear is canceled
Deboss Garage: Hold my Molson!
ewww molson ?? try labatt blue
Hold my milk
@DEBOSSGARAGE Is that in a carton or a bag?
Molson? I'd rather drink Budweiser, and it's horse piss! 😂
@@boredom.victim sorry lol. I'm from Pennsylvania. I just googled "canadian beer" haha
Thank you for visiting... I love what you guys are doing, coming here and doing it like we do. hope you guys enjoyed your stay
I've lost count of how many places around the world I've broke down in and depended on the kindness of strangers plus my mechanical aptitude to get me going again. I raise a glass to all of you continuing the traditions for both. Cheers
Excellent episode! I can’t wait for the next.
Knowing these vehicles well. I instantly knew after fixing that coolant leak, and not properly bleeding the system that would bite you. It can be a real pain to bleed any TDI landy. Sometimes you get lucky right away.
Also, for the front swivels. They will leak with gear oil. Always use the one shot grease or 00 grease from a tractor store.
The transfer case needs to be a GL-4 as it has yellow metals.
Great choice on using landys. I love them! Tons of character. Generally easy to repair. They make huge adventures like these even more so of an adventure. Doing any trip in something that’s stone cold reliable I find dull. 😂
Land Rover Turning owners into mechanics since 1952 !
when you install the snorkel you are supposed put a rubber bung in the hole in the airbox with a bit of waterproof sikaflex around it. Probably same with the seal on the airbox itself, small amount of sealant so you can still slice it with a razer and give it a twist to get it off for filter changes.
58:54 this setup won't help on water but will probably pull less dust into the filter by the intake being higher up
So good! Our family SUV is a high mile '05 LR3 and it's been rock solid reliable for us and all around a great vehicle, so i'm a big Land Rover fan.
So glad you all were willing and able to make this trip. What an awesome memory to have and share with us.
Just left the site and remembered to pass comment on Rich and Andy's washing bowl. As Andy was asking about the bowl, Rich was ever so subtly pushing the bowl under the engine so Andy couldn't see. That was classic comedy scene there, beautifully done by Rich! Made me laugh out loud for the first time this morning. Yes I missed the post when it first came out, but I try and watch every post within the first couple of hours, unless it comes overnight, in which case it's first thing in the morning! Love the whole video, looks like you guys really had some fun with this. I hope you remain as in love with Landys as I am, still after some 40+ years. Yes the new ones are too plastic and electrically complicated, I've got a mate who works on Landys for a dealer, and some of the horror stories I could tell you, you wouldn't believe. But I still love Series 3's they are so basic, anyone can work on them! Thanks from UK.
Wow, Deboss Garage AND Landrovers... win-win!
Land Rover turning innocent Canadians into roadside mechanics. Love the adventure. Namibia in winter 🥶 is cold at night, the stars ✨ are SPECTACULAR, enjoy.
The stars were something else. Milky way from horizon to horizon
@2:57 the guy yelling "bonnet's up, standard" while walking by killed me 😂
Absolutely love your content man. Ive been around since the screaming jimmy, youve gotten to OG top gear level and i love and support it all. Keep kicking ass, keep grinding, keep on with the double doubles.
Lol I remember the screaming jimmy ,poor thing
Imagine, my family did that in 1995 in a Toyota conquest (before it became the Tazz). was a good trip. less tared roads back then.
What an awesome vid - best thing I've seen in ages. Can't wait for the next installment.
Thank you very much. A ton went into this series, and we hope to be able to go to many different countries and continue the same thing
I am glad you saw my part of the world.... we love Africa as you love Canada. But our local Ford Rangers are more hardy than the Landies.... and the G-wagons too.
Love Landrovers I've owned many, a hoist a GAP tool and a full set of spanner and your good.
Awesome idea! I'm diggin' the go buy a few cars sight unseen and drive them on an adventure. One could call it a Grand Tour.
I hope to see more people do these kind of specials now that our 3 favorite Limeys are retired.
At 07:00 the recess on the top of the Tdci is for an optional oil centrifugal filter.
This is great! I've been enjoying your channel for a while and being a South African living in Canada now, this was great to see you travel through familiar areas.
I have a 1981 Series 3 in indonesia. You were very brave, mine leaves me stranded going to the shops.
Cool. Was that Nik and Richard from @BadObsessionMotorsport ? and your playing banjos and not 'Funk' 😊
yeah 2:55
quite unexpected indeed
also bom cup at 57:46
Thought they was busy updating Binky videos ? 🤣🤣
Good thing they didn't stick around and help or they would've spent 10 years in England before heading to Africa. But everything would've been beefed up with immaculate brackets 🤌
This is jolly splendid! Land Rovers continuing to bring people together and go places!
Bring people to fix it and go places to buy parts yes...
Bring people together to fix it... stop the oil and water leaks and go places to buy parts yes...
Cape Town is just beautiful man. 😊
3:01 BAD OBSESSION!!!
Haven’t watched a second of the damn thing and liked it. Deboss worldwide 🤘🏾
you guys nailed it on this series, I have been back checking your channel for the second episode on a regular basis.
If I had to pick one Landy it’s going to be the green one. Specked out right. Erin and rich this is your best video yet. Looking forward to what’s to come. 😊
Welcome to South Africa. Hope you stayed safe and had fun. Maybe I should come to Canada, buy a Pontiac Path Finder and immediately set out on the Icefields Parkway for a trip
Let's go
@@lexubiga lol I must first upgrade my salary yoh haha
@@jordanmntungwa3311 once you're ok siya hamba😊
Hey Rich, I think the snorkels in Africa are more to pull fresh air into the engine at a higher point where there is hopefully there is less dust, not so much for the water.
You “think”, na you know what there are designed for. Rich can handle the truth.
Because we don't have water in Africa??
Amazing Journy ! Live That you use Land Rovers, way more interesting and beautiful vehicles
To be fair, i had those Bridgestone Dualer AT's on my 2500 Ram when i first bought it, hated them. Got those off as soon as i could afford it. Been going with Goodyear Duratrac ever since, 3 maybe 4 sets in like 15 years now. No complaints from me.
Epic adventure, very familiar with the breathtaking natural countryside and how the landscape has dramatic changes as you travel north.
Defenders and Disco 1s hate not having the fan gaurd. That can cause overheating too. The screw through the radiator is standard, none of mine have been 2 inch long though..more like 1/4 inch..
Very pumped to follow up this expedition, I'm a massive Land Rover defender follower, cool as brothers 🍻🍺🍻🍺
awww oiii the red lever for the master switch, I'm very sure, you can pull this red lever out of the way, just grab it and pull it off is easier,
if your head lights aren't turning on when you flick the headlights switch on is most likely to be the switch itself as is worn out a very typical LR defender thing,
I do carry a new one as spare with me all the time now An easy solution is to grab the old switch and join all the cables and join them together and reinstall will get you out of any dark situation I do have one of those made up as well
NOTE: You most get ignition switches as spares believe me, to defender model specs & a comfy yoga mat to laid down under the rigs makes things more comfortable and you get less covered in dirt and splinters and bugs
There is a special pro-shaft removing tool for defenders too, makes things easier to remove and re-install too, and make sure to get the wheel bearing nut hub socket side too
Get yourself a lifesaver jerry can is the best solution to clean water from any water stream wen required the army fellas use this life saver 18 L jerry can too the good it is
I love the speech you give about going somewhere new and do some trips, you and your crew are my motivation, and inspiration I have done all of Australia is amazing traveling fixing the car add beats the your need and make life more comfortable in the road is very epic cant wait to do tierra del fuego and Africa of course your team is a true inspiration
WELCOME TO AFRICA!!! A brit here living in SA, based in Cape Town. Give us a wave if you see a green Defender 110 (bougie Puma) on the road with Addicted To Africa written down the front, alucab conversion, can't miss us. You guys are gonna have a blast - it sounds like you're gonna miss Route 62 if you're heading straight to Namiba - real shame. Looks like you bought some of your rigs at Atlaas Auto - no experience with them but they have some nice stuff in their showroom. We always use the guys at Landylogic in CT for parts - true land rover pros with experience at British dealerships. Give Barry or Richard a call if you're ever back in Cape Town, they truly know their stuff. Oh btw, EVERYTHING in SA has locks on it!, that's how we roll!!
28:28 I notice the 4WD shop guys were driving a Toyota.
they're pretty damn common in africa due to their reliability
In ZA we either drive Toyota Hilux or Ford Ranger Bakkies. No ONE drives Land Rover unless you want constant break downs next to the roads. Unreliable junk.
Toyota is the most common vehicle in South Africa. The Toyota Landcruiser is king for many.
2:57 Bad Obsession Motorsport 🤩🤩🤩🤣🤣🤣 I wonder what they were doing there? Sabotage? 🤣🤣🤣
59:09 that air cleaner cover looked like one of those pliable rubber pinch drains which will pinch off from water pressure if water gets as high as the pinch drain and the snorkel will still work fine. (our tractor has one)
That's what it's supposed to do. I can tell you from experience that it doesn't work in practice.
@@duncharvst Yeah, I can admit I haven't tested it out, but it seems like it should work. I'm sure they had to test them in factory settings in order for them to be approved for use wide spread. But you make a valid point.
I read somewhere that snorkels are also used to keep air intake above the dust cloud so maybe this one wasn't intended for deep water crossing.
2:37 Not many people do this/know this. Everyone here seems to indicate in the obvious direction(the direction of travel around the circle) which is totally pointless, and don't indicate their intention to leave the traffic circle..
Ooh. Great start...can't wait for the next one. And I'd love to hear the discussion about where you'd go next. Id say safe travels, but we already know you made it back!
This is epic stuff boys! That there thing that was leaking oil is a cyclone breather.
The defenders are looking amazing! What an adventure 🤩
One life, live it ✅
You guys well come to South Africa,enjoy and explore this country has to offer,may you have a safe trip, and please defender,I haven't got to smile as much as these guy's
This looks like an epic trip and thanks fpr bringing us along! I feel like loose bolts must be a British car thing. I had a triumph spitfire and it seems retightening bolts was a weekly thing. I wish I knew about locktight back then.
its a good thing you are all Macgivers! Discos are like old Harleys... no oil under it, no oil in it.
2:56 strong words for someone who should be working on his Mini 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂 🏅
“So I gotta take it all apart when I get it home and rebuild it.” Like you weren’t going to rebuild it when you get it home anyway, Rich!😂
35:12 You guys are just on another level with the fixes, much respect 🫡
Necessitie is the mother of invention.
In the Australian Army when the first defenders came in to service, Big upgrade from the 2A i was driving at the time.
You know those defenders were all driven there from the UK then the owners came to their senses and traded them in for a Toyota to drive home 😂
LATE NIGHT DBG UPLOAD YESSIR! Text'd all my buddys about it! Having a groupchat watch on it!
You ain't a mechanic\millwright until you've used the completely wrong tools to get a job done! This trip was just the ultimate skills test!
Compressed towel thread tape, on the roadside in SA I approve!
Thanks for sharing! Late post because Aaron was editing all weekednd
Excellent work gentlemen. Brilliant video.
The nicest truck of all the black one is giving them the most problems and it was supposed to be gone through and be like New. I really hate to say this BUT I think those guys ripped you off after your trip I would definitely go and have a good talk with them.
I did, they ignored me. SA has a 6 month warranty when you buy it from a dealer. Not worth our time though. They will get bad exposure and hopefully other potential customers will find this video
This is a huge problem for the majority of defenders in every market not just Africa. Dealers will shine them up, and sell for top dollar.
If you’re familiar with these, and know where to import parts cheaply (If not in the UK) You can fully rebuild one of these trucks for a reasonable cost. I hate when businesses cut corners and sour peoples experiences
I think you need to study writing the English Language
I am flying down to San Jose at the end of the month to drive a 2005 Toyota Corolla back to Ontario. A flight from Watertown New York is only $150 Canadian.
Landrover, every trip is an adventure, even if you just wanna go get the milk and the paper
ARB Compressor might be the high pressure switch (ie it kicked in for 4 seconds, built pressure in the system then turned off automatically :-)
More so if it didn't get instantly hot.
I experienced this with my setup
Awesome first episode 👌🏼
I'd love to see more shots of the actual landscape you're driving through though 🤞🏼
What a well paced and enjoyable show! Looking forward to the next episode. If you're ever Joburg side, my mate runs a landy restoration shop called Unreal Fendi. He loves the cars and would be more than willing to give you a hand sorting out issues and sourcing parts.
This is awesome guys, great mission
Really enjoyed watching this. +1 for more adventures like this!
nice Bad Obsession Motorsport cameo right near the beginning
As a Canadian from SA, I approve this content 😂
Squeaky rear brakes on the 110s were a common problem. There should be some 0.5mm shims between the pads and pistons but they most often don’t get fitted.
Glad to see landrovers being used how they were intended. I’m going from the U.K. to just inside the arctic circle via Latvia and Estonia in January.
Safe travels.
Theres a reason why Toyotas are the boss around these parts😂
24:00 Did they use a Speakon connector for the winch controller?
I watch a lot of stuff , this is the first time in a long time I’ve wished I was on the trip I’m watching . Looks like a bloody good adventure .
Been waiting so long for this
Shell Helix is for gas cars though it's written for both petrol and diesel, Rimula is for diesels, Spirax atf and w140 oil for transmissions
Snorlkels are used to suck clean air above the dust when you are driving behind another vehicle on a dirt road, and not to go diving in a river.
Was that @BadObsessionMotorsport around the 3 min mark?
Great camera work!
I hear the Grand Tour film crew is available 😂 But for one camera, this is awesome.
Thank you. Remember that Grand Tour has about 40 people following the three with support vehicles. What you see is what you get with this crew
@@DEBOSSGARAGE Yes, that makes this even cooler. 😉
Brilliant movie, can’t wait for part 2 ❤
We drove from Joburg to Cape Town in a Ford Fiesta, we definitely saw our share of sketchy roads. It would have been more fun in a Defender!
You've just completed the number one on my bucket list. Nothing better than friends and an adventure.
You got it. If we can make this make financial sense, we will do this with other countries as well. We did a few through USA, but would like to see the rest of the world
@DEBOSSGARAGE it'll never make financial sense lol but wish all the best of luck. Wish I was there with yall.
@@scottsmall9898 well they have a youtube channel, sell merch, have a sponsor or two and they also have a membership program. So if they can make this make financial sense depends of how many people watch and like it. That will dictate yt earnings, merch sales and membership numbers
U all are definitely a lot of fun! Keep it up!
for anyone wondering about the outro song, it's "Riot" by Blood Red Sun.
Great to see you out here in SA and our surroundings!
One wife, livid 😂😂😂
Master class for a short film.
I love the shortage of tools and workspace 😂 makes it intresting
DeBoss seems like a great dude.......
Excellent work gentlemen. Brilliant video.😀
Andy was a big help loading the tent.
Love your show, need to learn how to take the bonnet off the Landy, it is easy and it makes working on them a lot easier(because you will be working on it a lot 😅) Just don't lose the hinge bushes.
The bushing flipped and it was a pain
This trip is going to be epic just like the start
I’ve been to SA, Namibia and Zimbabwe in southern Africa, the Landy wasn’t that common in the bush or in the towns for that matter…… The absolute majority was Toyotas in most places! You boys are brave to go across SA in landys😅
YES Boss! got a 50s Pirsch firetruck if you're looking for anymore retrofit projects ;) keep your hands full Chief
So freakin sweet!!