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Ok, I'll try. It'll take a while, but I'll get back to you and let you know. Many thanks!!!

Tend to disagree on this. Adjustable dampers are from Terrafirma and a absolutely awful in terms of reliability. RTC dampers are a gimmick at best, unreliable and crap at worst. Better off with OME or Fox if bigger tyres. Six speed box doesnt...

Classic insurance for the old ****ters.

Timing chain housing bolt nearest the batt I think.

i would like to replace a broken door clip and missing white handle on my 2a's round smith heater . i need to drill out a rivet from the broken clip , to do the drilling i think i need to remove the front plate . is the faceplate only held on...

Can't remember, any large bolt on the battery side of the engine, engine mount maybe?

That sounds like a better idea. Where on the block did you attach?

We had the main earth to the block and the headlamp panel and another from starter to chassis leg, might even had one from the gearbox somewhere.

Indeed, it seems more like an adventure when you drive a Defender.

Cornwall I think. I know it's quite interesting to compare prices but rather pointless at the same time as so many variations between people circumstances. For us Lancaster were also not competitive. Adrian Flux, in the past, we're actually one...

Still might be salvagable, maybe pull it apart and take the parts to an engineering firm to see what they say, but a known good or reman engine might be the better bet. Not sure where you are in the world you are? but I can highly recommend the...

+1 on both sides of the gasket. A continous bead with no gaps.

How the he'll do these people make a living, shocking 😠

That's so true. I also have a 2023 pick up that I specced exactly how I wanted it, but my '05 Td5 90 is so much more pleasurable to drive. I have driven it from Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories to Vancouver Island and back (three full 12...

Need to get that looked at could be ligament damage 😷 don't want to be limping for the rest of your life 💉💉

Just renewed mine on the 8th with Lancaster. £189 for the year. Do you live in Gaza?

On my series I have the main earth strap direct from battery to engine block [ thought it was a bit silly just bolted to batt holder leg.] Wire needs to be at least the same diameter as the positive line I recon.

Hello everyone on the forum. I have also made the same mistake by changing the speedometer (due to several faults) from another car to my own car, this increased the mileage by over a hundred thousand. Now that winter is starting to recede, I...

Td5. Will always be my choice. Very easy to work on, very easy to maintain, buy a Nanocom or a Just Map It from Empire to read fault codes. They are fairly rugged compared to a Puma but 10x easier for the home mechanic. Ive been driving them...

Well, spent all afternoon making sure earths are ok, renewed solenoid, replaced starter motor but still the same problem!! Finally earthed engine to negative side of battery using jump lead and at least it started ok and got me to work. Earth...

Possibly, I've order a new gasket anyway. I got the Reinz one over the OEM one, hopefully that was the best choice. How thick should you apply the sealant around the ports?

Strange, mine went down last year. Try Admiral as I have a Td5 90, my son has a Ninety (200tdi) and a D2 no problems or restrictions. I found the specialists more expensive or restrictions, in a garage ( yeah right). A-plan said we are in a high...

That's great info, thanks. The wire appears to be fine, so perhaps it is the switch itself. That's an easy fix! Cheers.

Insurance companies have decided they hate Defenders. Ive had the same issue. Slightly modified and its a flat out no or a ridiculous price Easily stolen, expensive to repair (by a garage) parts costs are high, values are hard to determine...

You are actually getting refused insurance, for what reason?

Intake manifold is off. Aside from some messy work with the sealant, does this look like the culprit of a leak?

There is a micro switch on the handbrake that closes when you lift the handle up and opens when it is down. If you lift the rubber you will see it. There is 1 wire to the switch which is bolted to the handbrake bracket, which itself is an earth...

Thank you, for that, I posted from my phone and it wouldn't let be rotate it! Sorry!! Front Right Front Left Rear Left Rear Right 2.58v (500mm) 1.95v (490mm) 2.58 (452mm) 2.58v (464mm) It basically all started from when the rear right...

Howdo. Anyone else getting refused insurance on their Defender? I've got a 300tdi and an 07 Tdci. Never had a problem. This year even Adrian Flux is struggling!!! Anyone else having snags???

No chance of that kiddo, the gearbox constantly adjusts the clutch biting point itself and if it's struggling it will have gone over it's programmed limit for the clutch. Sometimes you can get it to relearn with diagnostics but normally it means...