bulkhead

i hav got a 1986 90 defender. but the 2 coner's of the bulkhead need replacing. i was just wonderin how hard it is to replace thm and wht do i hav to do. also it is an 2.5petrol how hard is the engine to run any help please thanks aaron

A 1986 2.5 petrol will be a thirsty ***** I tell you, but a good reliable runner non the less. I have a 1986 2.5 diesel 90 (they're not called defenders at that age) which is a very good steady (slow) runner. Just make sure that you drive as economically as you can - it is technically a tractor. The petrol engine is a bit quicker but just as solid a lump as the diesel. I don't know how easy a job the bulk head is, but I think it involves cutting out the corners and welding new ones in. Probably just as easy but replace the whole thing if it's that bad.

*depending on how you drive it, but still reasonably thirsty anyhow

-Pos

Does anyone know the 'between centres' dimension for the door pillar mounting please. It's round about 1,500 mm but I need the accurate (?) dimension. It too is a 1986 90. Thanks Paul