04/08/2026
Smart looking 2008 Land Rover Defender 110 Puma SW initially booked for small welding job and Alphalan treatment turned out to be quite some mission.
Bulkhead in drivers side footwell needed some attention, rear crossmember still in decent condition started to show little rust damage but biggest issue was front crossmember below the radiator pack.
A relatively small repair required quite extensive stripping, bonnet off, fan with air duct and engine coolant radiator with intercooler out, steering guard and front steering arm with damper stripped out as well.
Somebody already make an attempt to repair this section with welding on a piece of plate over existing rust in the past, both ends of the crossmember needed to be rebuilt.
To customers request front brakes been completely overhauled, new callipers, discs with pads and on passenger side a new stub axle fitted. Svivels filled up with fresh grease and brakes bled.
Finaly the whole chassis was scrubbed down together with both axles and wheel arches in preparation for Alphalan treatment.
