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    Disco 3, Whining Noise!

    Hey all, hope you can help! Not quite sure how to describe this but hear goes. Engine is running great, sweet as a nut, but over teh last 2 weeks I have heard an almost whining noise as I drive. It is only there when I move, you can't hear it when stationery. Its not massively loud but aware...
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    Engine Overheating!

    Hi all, your help is appreciated. Just put a 200 tdi engine into a 2.5td, all going well, sounds great but have an issue! Start engine, all sounds good, good temperature, fan comes on and keeps it at a steady temp. Once I start driving the temp starts to rise and won't go back down evening...
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    Kenlowe Fan - Suction or Blower

    Hi all, I have fitted a kenlowe fan to my 90, which was a 2.5td but converted to 200 tdi... So I have set it up as a suction fan, all works fine and comes ok when engine heats up. Only issue is that the temp guage doesnt seem to move back off almost red..... Daft question I know, should i...
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    200 TDI Conversion (90)

    Hey guys, I bow to your experience and wisdom! Just about to put a 200tdi into my 2.5td 90. Just running past you guys a few questions on items that i think I still need to get! I have purchased the new manifold pipes and also the intercooler pipes, do I still need: 1. Do I need a new...
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    Smoke & Loads of it!

    Hi folks, I know I am going to get answers back i don't want to hear, but here goes! I have a Def 90 2.5td 1990 and coming back from a bit of a road trip the oil warning light came on. So filled it up as the oil level was low. By time I got home oil leaking out from air filter dump plug and...
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    Starter Motor Problems - I think!

    Hey all, hope you can help.. I think my starter is starting to play up. Hopefully if I tell you what has been happening someone might be able to confirm! Heat the glo plugs up for the usual time, turn key starter motor turns over but sounds as though is is dying, either eventually gives up...
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    Headlight Conversion

    Hey, hope you can help! Changing my headlights from sealed beam to halogen. Seamed beam connects via bullet connectors from the unit, halogen connects to back of bulb and obviously wont take bullets. Is it just a case of changing bullets to spades or is there a connector out there that makes...
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    Defender 90 - Excessive Smoke

    Hey all, I need your help, hope some one can help Getting smoke when starting engine, it doesn't run off and is more noticeable when i accelerate. I have a 1990 90 hard top, 2.5TD snorkel attached To make matters worse the air filter has quite a bit of oil in it and when you disconnect the...
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    Defender Colour Chart

    Hi guys, hopefully you can help. Just about to respray my Landy and was hoping you coudl help out with colour scheme. Changing from Blue but looking for a really dark green, one that is almost black....... Does anyone know of a colour or has a great link to an online colour chart Cheers
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    Defender Drivers Door!

    Hey guys, I am one decent door away from a full respray! Can't track one down at all, anyoen got any contacts that coudl supply a good secondhand one with no rust or bubbles! Cheers
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    Wheel Arch Primer

    Hi all, hope you can help. Just purchased replacement plastic wheel arches. Can anyone advise what primer they haev found best... one thatdoesnt flake or crack/lift when moved. Thanks
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    Lock Ups in Ayrshire/Renfrewshire

    Hi all, final stage of restoration here! I am just about ready to finally prepart the landy for painting. Does anyone know of any garages/lock ups in North Ayshire that i can rent for about a week??? Going to spray myself, too much gear in my garage to use. Thanks
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    Defender 90 Decals

    Hi all, Does anyone have a clue where I buy original decals from.. trying to find something similar to the picture below Thanks
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    Coolant Leak

    Hey all I have a coolant leak coming from the water pump. I first thought it was coming from a pipe and replaced them but looks as though it is leaking from where the pump meets the fan unit. It pretty much leaks as soon as it is topped up. Daft question I know, but my gut says knackered water...
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    Landy Mechanics - Ayrshire/Glasgow

    Hi there, Can anyone let me know if they have dealt with anyone in the above areas that specialise in landy's, even good experience from non specialist. Thanks
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    Defender 90 (battery problems)

    Help needed !!! I have a 1990 Def 90 2.5TD, just replaced the battery but in the morning will keep on turning over until battery dies. Good crank on the battery 650. Next problem that even out after on a run once started it will be the same again next morning - would that be the altenator? I...
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