Working On The 110 - Defender Pre MOT And Winter Prep (Part Two)

In this video, I am showing the next stages of what I have done to prepare my Land Rover Defender 110 for its MOT and winter preparation.
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[@christhomas2596]

If I make a suggestion. Please do not use steel on steel to separate or clean a flange. Instead take a 12 inch copper pipe (say 1/2 inch) and flatten and sharpen the end. That way it can be used to pry and scape a flange without damaging the base metal. Copper is softer

[@liebherr11602]

@@christhomas2596 on a diff its really not that essential. The surfaces are rather rough to begin with. But ,if it were a cylinder head, or a water pump, your suggestions are well warranted.

[@cp4512]

Please don’t feel you have to apologise for the film making. You’re doing great - It’s nice and easy to follow along with you. 👍

[@davidbaker2859]

Exactly, Sophie your doing very thorough work,easy to watch & great results.

[@andyholmes4676]

Yep, dont need to disclaim 99% of the disclaimers, we know filming and life/weather etc is variable, don't worry yerself! 👍👍🥂

[@cfps66]

Hi Sophie, Another great video! There is no need to apologize for anything! Your content is informative and entertaining. Thank you, Christopher

[@brianyoung9014]

Ive been a professional mechanic for fifty years, retired now, and your doing a great job keep up the good work.

[@peterbradley4916]

She's a keeper!

[@MrMaxeemum]

Please note I am not being condescending in any way but I am incredibly impressed that a young woman is taking such an interest in old Landrovers / engineering, it's just unusual but I support you all the way. You are doing great work. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Thumbs up.

[@trevorpeauk3931]

Fully admire you for standard of work and commitment Sophie. Also praise to your camera operator.

[@michaelguerin56]

Sophie, you are telling a cohesive story, with words and relevant images. The explication and explanation is all to the point. The rest is simply prettifying! Thank you for your quality videos.

[@mikej1389]

Great work- I think your restoration of the series 3 and the 110 pre MOT work is brilliant especially working in your drive and garden. I have seen people with full garages do less work to prevent future problems- well done Landy Girl

[@LandRoverSophie]

Thank you for your kind words☺️

[@DaveDelli]

Damn Girl! you should Open a Shop! Salute from Atlanta, Georgia!

[@LandRoverSophie]

Thank you! That’s the plan one day😄

[@kylereese4822]

@@LandRoverSophie Why not put a Lexus 450h gearbox hooked onto the 4x4 landy transfer box add 60+kw battery pack you`ll see around 375bhp.... more than enough to pull the landy/batteries around :):) here`s said gearbox in a Jaguar kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXObhX2mns5ghqM it`s also in Damian Magure`s BMW conversion :):)

[@kylereese4822]

@@LandRoverSophie Ever thought of restoring a Rover SD1or its predecessor ??

[@capricornus1945]

Stop the Steal!!!

[@DaveDelli]

@@capricornus1945 you're my Hero and a Legend! I Salute you!

[@nzrestoration9486]

Well thank you Sophie, I have never seen the balloon trick before, definitely will put that in my back pocket.

[@davidbaker3270]

please stop with the apologies you do a fantastic job with what you have and put full interest into everything you do there`s plenty of us out here that wouldn`t do half of what you`ve done with your projects and its real good to see you doing it

[@johnwynne2179]

Never apologise, for someone so young, your doing a brilliant job, well done. Your a Sarah N Tuned of the Yorkshire moors 😂

[@LandRoverSophie]

Hahah thank you!

[@Perception_]

It's like David Attenborough narrated his automotive work. It's enjoyable to watch, and listen.

[@billybiker1383]

Hi Sophie, been watching your videos for a while and as a well seasoned mechanical engineer (ex Royal Navy) I’m really impressed by what you have achieved. We all had to start somewhere and you have made an awesome effort, so 10 out of 10, it will come together in the end, you just need to practice and enhance your skills.

[@LandRoverSophie]

Thank you very much!

[@billybiker1383]

@@LandRoverSophie ps. No need to say sorry, we all had to learn somehow, I look forward to the up dates.

[@EliasCY1]

Great work Sophie ! I admire your courage working outside with such a weather.

[@a20cae]

Brings back fond memories Sophie. I had a 1961 (my age) some 40 years ago complete with Smiths fart stirring heater, and Lucas intermittent (when they felt like it) windscreen wipers. Coileys where still to come, I remember watching a 90 early in the 80s, amazed at how it soaked bumps on rough ground. love it and please keep it up. Chris

[@CopMorty]

Very thorough work. Good Job; excited to see more.

[@Afrodizyak47]

Onya Sophie.. I'm enjoying your posts here in Perth Western Australia. Great to see a young lady so hands on with a vehicle restoration. I hope that you can get somewhere warm and dry, to continue over the English winter. Best of luck and continue with the great work.

[@emitt1]

You are an amazing and talented young woman...well done.

[@JA-pb7oz]

This woman is fantastic, I once thought that I took really good care of my 110. Having followed this video series, I feel like I've done little more than abandoned it. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next update.

[@rossmorrow3013]

Absolutely NO need to apologise, you are a very talented young individual!

[@LandRoverSophie]

You’re too kind Ross, thank you!

[@dapsapsrp]

Greetings from the US. I stumbled upon your channel a couple of days ago and am glad I did. Your videos are excellent quality and really highlight your commitment to detail, passion for what you enjoy doing and your work ethic. With your qualities and abilities you have a bright future ahead of you.

[@ashleyburton8605]

No need to apologise, Your content is great! Keeping doing what you do 🙂

[@UKMusicCharts-UK]

Coming along nicely!

[@dfishpool7052]

Well done Sophie - very interesting video. I bought my first Landy in 1975 - a 1961 SWB Series II with a hardtop - great vehicle. Great to see you taking so much care over the restoration.

[@jamesdoyle6839]

A pleasure following along with your progress....I know nothing of the Defender as there are few of them in Florida. USA

[@MrAJLeroy]

I have to admit the ballon idea is freaking ingenious ! I would never have thought of it. Channel is great.

[@briandavies8351]

Your an utter genius this is something I have wanted to do but sadly zero mechanical skill so watching your videos is a great way of seeing how a dream becomes reality

[@del66404]

I have a 1996 110. Love your channel .....congratulations from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@grosbeakmc]

Thank you for the video. Your thoroughness is commendable, and I don't know how you manage to track what goes where. Thumbs up from Canada!

[@ReDrive89]

I've been in car projects for a long time but learned something new with the balloon idea! Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi Sophie 🤩 Never apologies for your work 😀 It’s absolutely fantastic what your doing 👍🏻 The format your using explaining what your doing is absolutely brilliant 🤩 Take care cheers Stevie 😍

[@idontgetit3739]

no need to apologise Sophie, I for one always look forward to your videos, the music coupled with your soft voice is so calming, watching your videos is almost like meditation. You're doing a great job & knowing what it's like to be working outside on machines it proves to me that you're made of strong stuff, it would be easier in a workshop/garage but you have to work with what you have, not everyone is blessed with such luxuries, maybe Santa could get you a pop-up one for Christmas 😁

[@LandRoverSophie]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@joeb2224]

Love the enthusiasm and dedication, you certainly know your stuff! As someone else commented earlier, keep the mistakes in, that's how other people benefit from your efforts. Videos are great, keep it up!

[@andymarriott6349]

Good work Sophie, don't be sorry about the nights and weekend work alot of us only have that time to work on projects, keep up the good work. Andy NZ

[@duck853]

Another fantastic episode. I'm going to sound old, but I wish there were more young people like you doing things like this. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelbundy3867]

Think most Land Rover restorations in UK are done on cold wet driveways. I used a beach umbrella to keep the snow off me while installing new swivels. Nice work, well done.

[@SalomaoFresco]

Wel Done Sophie. You are a true inspiration. Keep up the good work. Cheers from sunny Portugal

[@wn0x]

A shout out from Jeff City, Missouri. Learning so much - can't wait for you next video!

[@rokelesoke]

Love your meticulous attention to do everything smart* (*both meanings). Great work Sophie!

[@kleighfield]

Great job and certainly done by someone who loves her Land Rover's.

[@paulprescott7913]

Your doing a great job Sophie. Love your attention to detail.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Enjoying watching and hearing about your restoration process.

[@johnharpin8039]

Very impressed, you have made an excellent job of all the challenges you have encountered.

[@LandRoverSophie]

Thank you very much!☺️

[@whitemoor66]

Another cracking effort Sophie! Great job with the bolts. I do that all the time, except I cut them by hand with a hacksaw 😂.

[@paulmcgrath3159]

Great video Sophie, unbelievable what you’re able to do at such a young age! Interested to know what you do for a living, or if this is something that has just been purely a hobby. Loving the updates already looking forward to the next one! My new Defender is coming in March but now you’ve got me thinking I should have got an old one instead 😆

[@mikebeatstsb7030]

Awesome episode yet again Mrs LRS, love your seemingly endless wealth of knowledge on this subject and get on and do it attitude that's lacking a lot in society these days. Thanks again for the insightful and enjoyable fun, easy watching content 👍👍 💯 ❗

[@LandRoverSophie]

Thank you for the kind words!😊

[@MW-ow8ew]

Love it and the genius ways of working on a driveway. It proves you don't need a garage!

[@ssss-df5qz]

Definitely would like more live narration, as you're doing it sort of thing. I think you'd be really good at it. Great videos though. Very satisfying.

[@bxl_lad9952]

If this is the level of detail for the 110 for an MOT, then the series 3 is going to be immaculate!

[@djmarine4499]

Love the videos and just wanted to say that no apologies are required your doing a superb job 99% of people would not be anywhere near as thorough or do such a good job as your standards are impeccably high 😀 looking forward to the next part

[@richardcoombes9491]

great work soph your doing a cracking job and there so easy to work on the old landrovers ive owned 6 of these and there great fun i keep watching well done girl

[@thomasgraham5842]

love you're work , to do all that in the driveway is absalutely amazing , keep up the great work , you're comentary and camera work are spot on also . oh and the ballons are a great tip thank you i will use that one .

[@swashbuckle5065]

Hello. I reckon if you get a load of leather scraps (someone's old sofa being chucked out) this will help you with protecting painted surfaces. Looking forward to seeing the finished project.

[@daved4094]

Love watching you at work, true professional.

[@DW-dd4iw]

Great little tips in the video. Like welding a nut x2 on top of the bolt to extract it. Keep up the good work.

[@jamescunliffe9872]

Doesn't seem haphazard,I wouldn't worry about it,I'd say the opposite,I think you do a great job explaining every process in detail even down to the specifics of the paint!:) bicarbonate of soda will neutralize the T wash acid! A quick way to clean holes for bushings is a decking screw in a chopped off piece of broomhandle with sandpaper contact glued or fixed in a slot,with the end cut off the screw it fits in a drill,got to be drilled accurately though or it acts like a camshaft!!!:) I'd say just keep on as you are,like the no nonsense approach!!!

[@mudpanther6079]

Mini restoration that is , some solid work go into it all , I'm literally doing the same on my 110 sw , chassis all painted etc , I used Eastwood rust encapsulator plus on mine though , had to replace all the tub floor and crossmembers , after all that effort you've done ild seriously consider buying glyn Lewis mud sheilds to protect that 2nd row seat crossmember and the c posts

[@dsc4061]

Absolutely brilliant. Such a hard worker and learner. Very impressed . Glad to have joined your channel 👍

[@manaudio1]

You are doing a great job in somewhat less than perfect conditions. I admire you enthusiasm and dedication to the task. Don't forget to file or grind a small 'lead' chamfer on your cut to length bolts. Will make fitting much easier and remove the nasty burr left by the grinder (you may have done this off-camera though). As you know oil/grease on a primed surface is not ideal, even solvent will not necessarily remove it (primer is porous) and might cause imperfect adhesion for your carefully applied top coat. A bit of flash rusting is easily removed from your base metal surfaces, only worth painting a temporary protective coat of primer if the parts are being left for a prolonged period in damp conditions. Keep up the good work.

[@conrad1468]

I brush on paint and primer all the time. It saves over spray. Nice job!

[@benharrison1837]

Excellent progress. What a great feeling knowing those parts are clean, rust free and solid!

[@oilstovesandmore]

I really like your channel! I know how much work it is to restore a LandRover. I've got some 10 landrovers from 1959 to 1977, 88 and 109, diesel and petrol. I clicked on one of your video's and i loved your british accent and now i subscribed. Not just for the accent, also for the interesting video's.🤣🤣 I'm in the Netherlands. Just started a KZbin channel but no video's yet. Yeah some old ones from a 4x4 challenge i filmed with my rubbish phone and none of my own cars😅

[@jonhodges5344]

Love the balloons. 😂 you’re doing an awesome job that most people wouldn’t try to do. Keep up the great work.

[@donewhiskey]

And to think all of the excuses that I come up with, to avoid working on my car. Turns out, I'm just exceptionally lazy. :) That balloons idea is awesome.

[@LandRoverSophie]

Haha thank you!

[@miggystoon7892]

Keep up the good work Sophie. You are inspirational. 👏👌

[@Hotrodytype]

Well done that's a good job lass ,that from a Yorkshire man is high praise😁 a tip if i may ,use a flappy disc to bevel the cut end of the bolts/ threads ,makes then reside to engage in the old threads// holes .👍

[@edykhan6618]

Haven’t got a clue what’s going on ....but still watched it all 😂

You are great. You should have some garage. I would suggest you should be more on camera. You are good looking and you know your craft very well !! Great job, love to watch !

[@jamesgless1537]

Doing a great job and explain everything as you go keep up the good work.

[@RobCantle]

Awesome work Sophie. It’s really coming along well.

[@daviddorshak8811]

Great work, pretty impressive. The only thing I would say is that green lock tight is very strong stuff normally needing heat to break bolts free.

[@wetlandweasel]

You go, Sophie. Wonderful work!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@aanddbird]

you would put a lot to shame with the Standard of your work. great job.

[@pietersteyn5734]

Love your work !! That Landie is going to last forever 👌Cool balloon trick 👍

[@robhill2702]

Great content! Keep it going, Sophie, you’ll be inspiring other women to get into engineering as well👍🏻👍🏻 miss my disco II

[@wdwayne1312]

No to apologise an excellent and inspiring video, its given me some ideas for refurbishing my 200tdi. keep up the good work

[@redmunchkin]

You should get yourself a sand blaster. Makes paint prep and rust removal very easy.

[@brentlukoni]

Keep up the good work Sophie! Great content considering the environment you are working in and the other challenges, I can only imagine if you had a shop. You would be unstoppable 👍

[@jpw1490]

Good job hope you can remember where every thing gose

[@JonDingle]

A thorough job there young lady! When you have had enough of Land Rover's you can have a go at a tractor!

[@gagatube]

Land Rover Sophie: "I used a 1.4 fluid tip on the HVLP gun for the RF16 glass reinforced top coat..." Me: "Is a spray can from Bunnings okay?" 😳 That's a high quality video, your explanation for its somewhat fragmented nature was appreciated, your apology quite unnecessary. 😊

[@mrsmith697]

you are good and careful with the details..then the result will be really good ..hughs from sweden

[@robaylmer2450]

Very impressive Sophie! Thank you for an inspiring and educational video. One I have retired next spring I can follow your footsteps with my Disco 1 commercial which is gradually getting to the body lift off stage. Everything is outdoors - no shop just my 1 car garage! very much weather dependant as you say. My youtube channel set to launch next year too 😁 no gear so far at all for that! deffo a Sarah-N-Tuned style - thank you and keep up the excellent work ⚙🔧😍

[@Bigyin1963]

Sophie I think your doing great and there's nothing wrong with your video's and I'm sure everyone watching you thinks the same and if they don't TUFF we do.

[@michaelfk2548]

Grand job !......so interesting .

[@41GarageandGrill]

What a great build!! Nice job

[@_Hangman]

Like poetry in motion...😉👍

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Yet another very compelling episode and very enjoyable for someone like me who loves fixing things along with the smell of oil and paint. So far I have found your skills delivered with commitment and confidence and you have demonstrated that you really know what you're doing, not just with the Land Rover specifically but with welding, degreasing, painting, dealing with rusty bolts etc. etc. For this reason I think it's a shame you seem to have allowed some people to get inside your head to dent this confidence, this is YOUR story of YOUR build and you're not selling advice so talk of disclaimers is very sad indeed, if you feel you have to then put something as a silent header on each episode, never apologise for your very strong capability. Some of the other builders and restorers at some point have become a slave to people who wish to give you an opinion as an armchair critic having never done it themselves. U.S. President Roosevelt wrote the following in 1910 and it remains relevant and true as the day he wrote it "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat" Carry on being you Sophie

[@LandRoverSophie]

Very interesting and inspirational words there, I shall try to bare this in mind. As to be honest, you may be right in the fact that yes, when I edit these videos together I am constantly aware that if i don't say something or slip up somewhere, I will get caught out. I may have to try let a lot more of the comments fly over my head a little more!

[@stephenmalone1673]

You are absolutely amazing. Hello from Florida.

[@kenwesters7834]

Great work Sophie!!! Very impressive 👍. You really are a rockstar! Thank you for sharing your progress! Peace and love!

[@Towpathtraveller1693]

Great work thanks for the update keep up the good work 👍

[@explorer8888]

Great video and excellent content! Found your channel thanks to YT recommendations. Watching from Puerto Rico. Subscribed!

[@nigeldunasement3128]

You are doing a great job keep up the great work 👍

[@scumpert]

Good onya love! You are so bloody meticulous! Wish we had someone so passionate in WA (Fremantle)!

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Meticulous. The only acceptable way of doing this sort of job. I find this series of vlogs quite calming and educational to watch.

[@gregorydobson4307]

Looks like your cracking on with the build. Took my Salisbury diff cover off to paint and guess what, planet gears really worn. Great !!!

[@gerryaddison8677]

Excellent video, clear and concise with your methods and explanations also as others have said no need to apologise, you are doing a great job, very well done and thanks for sharing.

[@mrbigvanlife7130]

Impressive stuff / you’re one of a kind. You take real care and have good prep / something tells me you haven’t worked at a dealership - that’s a compliment :-)

[@LandRoverSophie]

I'm just a weekend warrior, I actually work in Funeral Care haha