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kevinf:
hi folks

 small favour required,after the recent purchase of my td5 i noticed a hole in the n/s vertical panel of the bulk head below the heater box!

 eventually got to the local dealers to obtain a replacement grommit?

 to be told all defenders have this hole left open?

 its approx 40mm diameter.

 is this so and why
 
 im aware all vehicles usually have some sort of air vent to improve
circulation but these are normally covered with a grill and rubber flap to stop water ingress


 cheers kevin


 ps do you think its the safe wading depth indicator(when the wifes feet get wet youve gone too far.

unknownmanxman:
You mean this one

I think it might be something to do with left hand drive models.. but im not sure

Porny:
AFAIK it's where the air con pipe work fits.... though I may be wrong.

Edited to say.. is definitely where the Air Con pipe work fits as have a picture from the 110 I 'borrowed'. I'd imagine the non-air con models should have a bung/grommet.





Ian

SteveG:
As Porny says it's the air con pipe feed. All non ac Defenders have this left open - I find gaffer tape seals it well enough.

Steve

Porny:
It's a shame the hole isn't 35mm rather than 40mm...

As Land Rover part number DCP7299L which is a solid  (i.e. no hole) rubber grommet would probably fit and it's only 95p or there abouts.... though you could get a cheaper grommet from elsewhere.


Ian

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