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Hi Gents, I have a 1990 Defender with a 200tdi Discovery engine fitted. I just changed the power steering pump, when I ran the engine for the first time power steering fluid was pouring out of the high pressure hose connection at the pump. The pump is a NTC8288 I believe. The end of the high...

Hi Gents, My 1995 3 door has developed an annoying "creak" from the rear in the last couple of weeks, just thought I would post in case anyone else has suffered this and found the reason! Every time I go over a bump there is a creaking noise from the rear, sounds like the tailgate. It's not...

Hi - I recently changed my rear shocks to SuperGaz type. For the upper mounting the rear shock came supplied with two tapered half bushes, I inserted them into the eye of the shock, bolted it all up and have experienced no problems. But, I noticed that on the old shocks that I threw away, there...

Hi Gents - thought I would fit a new set of springs and shocks as the ones on my 95 Disco 1 are quite tired and corroded. Watched a few videos on YouTube and it looked easy enough! Spent a few days soaking all the nuts and bolts I knew I would have to remove with release agent like a good boy...

Hi Gents, just after a bit of advice on two points for my 95 3 door 300tdi; 1./ I have a couple of problems with passenger door, frame and external window seal in poor condition and latch is knackered. I'm thinking the easiest fix is to swap the door with one in better condition from a...

Fixing up a 1995 3 door Disco at the moment, headlining was in a disgraceful saggy state and had to get sorted. Saw the posts on here which showed some being painted....was tempted, but decided to go the Veltrim route in the end. Couple of hours on the decking this afternoon in the sunshine...

Hi - just wondered if anyone has retro fitted Discovery 1 roof rails before, and can advise what size holes I need to drill in my roof? I thought this would be a straightforward task (!!) - the mounting points are located internally at the correct centres, so I thought I would just drill upwards...

Hi all, Noticed that a stop/tail light bulb was out recently, so bought a couple of new bulbs and replaced both of them. I noticed that in both light fittings the plastic of both the bulb housing and the lens cover has melted slightly!! So I turned the lights on and then put my hand on the...

Hi all, Need to replace the hub caps on my 1988 '90 as some oil escaping onto the rims. Ordered replacement parts FRC4377 as this should be what I need for my chassis number, but when I came to swap them they seem slightly smaller than the originals - the flange on the back of the cap will...

just thought I'd post a couple of pics of my defender. Bought it last June as a blue pick up, body and interior was well rough but the chassis was good. I did a bit of welding to the doors and bulkhead, sorted the interior, handpainted the body,and fitted the soft top etc. Mate of mine dropped...

converting my 90 pick up to soft top in a few weeks, so needed some seats for ther back. Bought some from Paddocks last time I fixed up an old 90, but didn't like them much. The foam was crap and the vinyl ripped the first time I put some garden waste in the back for a run to the tip. So I...

Hi Chaps, Got a small problem with the handbrake on my late eighties 200tdi converted 90 - just looking for some advice. Handbrake works well in that it engages positively after a couple of clicks on the lever, and holds the vehicle no problem on steep inclines. Problem is that it does not seem...

Hi - need to replace cigarette lighter in my 1988 defender, can I use one of the "universal fitment" ones off e-bay for about a fiver? My old one is completely knackered, but it looks as though there were 3 spade connections on it - 2 on the main body of the socket, and one on the bulb holder...

Hi, I would like to fit new springs and shocks to my 1988 200tdi converted 90 at some point as part of ongoing refurbishment - just wondered if I will need spring compressors? I had a look on the net and some say that you need them, whilst others appear to be able to change the springs out by...

Hi, I had a disco 200tdi transplanted into my 1988 90 a few months ago - runs like a dream. I would like to fit an electric radiator fan and remove the viscous unit. On the 200tdi thermostat housing it looks like there is a switch installed into the top - having had a quick google I'm guessing...

Hi chaps - with winter now here I need to get round to fitting a replacement heater motor into my 1988 200tdi converted 90. Just wondering if it's possible to swap the motor without taking the whole heater box assembly out? Look forward to your thoughts! Bodhi...

Hi all, Working my way through the various niggles on my 90 - could use a little advice on the latest problem! All my gauges work fine with lights off, and work fine with sidelights on. When I turn on dipped beam weird things happen - the glowplug warning lights glows, and temperature gauge...

hi all - first post!! I have a 1987 90 with a 200tdi conversion. Fuel gauge does not work correctly - if I fill up the needle goes up to the max ok, but as fuel is used it stops at halfway, does not go any lower...so I don't know when I'm about to run out. Just wondering if this is likely to...