I fitted one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313276778283 Seems nicely made. Cheaper models are available, of course. If it's the TD5 you're buying for, it's a 16mm thread you want. I can't vouch for other species of Land Rover as I don't...

Do you have a link to the drain tap?

Just done an oil and filter change this morning. Now I've got such a high mileage engine I don't work out the service intervals by doing sums in my head. I do this in the spring and the autumn instead, so it happens about every six months. I've...

You don't want to replace the drums if you don't have to, the chances of the new ones being round are slim.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/177052890492 Something like that, Halfords will sell them I should imagine.

Bearing in mind these are not standard then without good info or photos it's very difficult to give you an answer which is relevant. Also it would be best to have the same topic in one thread. You HAVE to buy a multimeter or at the very least a...

Thank you to everyone for your replies. It's now off. A combination of 2 blow torches and a larger hammer(sledge) and couple of well placed whacks on the face broke it free.

I have never really had a problem getting the drum off the Ninety. Mind you it's usually because the hub seal has leaked and it's covered in oil anyway.

Have you taken the rocker cover off and checked the core plugs? I was convinced ours was from short journeys etc. Once the rocker cover was off the underside was like looking at a margerine tub. Take the rocker cover off, clean all the gunk off...

If it has a bolt together flange you could cut the flange off and use a sleeve. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/127075006833

Theres a reason for that, mainly driving around on the road with occasional off road (fields/farm land) type activities you don't need such a strong spring set that transfers to much (pulsating) energy into what is a complex gearbox. You also...

If its occurred just after having some work done then I would contact the company who did the work.

Interestingly when my son had a couple of qoutes for a new tdi clutch neither of the specialists offered a LOF clutch as an option. Hope it goes well.

I have done it and involves time and a birds nest mess of wires which will most likely involve manufacturing more problems. Your symptoms, except temp gauge, was the ignition switch when we had the problem. They are cheap but you need to buy the...

Still need a fuse. Sort of pointless checking the fuse box, although your photo shows non standard wiring.

Tickover is pretty low if I remember correctly. I would get it all running and driving nicely before considering changing the distributor, never found points a problem.

<smile> can't wait to see what happens when I take it through water - will that help the footwells drain out too. :D

Knowing some previous owners bodgery it probably hasn't got any fuses! Follow the wires from the door or the switches and see where they lead you.

Scrap, £50 or whatever it is nowadays. Can't see anyone able to offer any constructive advice with no photos or information on the vehicle.

That hole is there to let the water out which comes in through the windscreen, the doors and the other multitude of gaps and holes in the bulkhead.

When you have fun getting it dirty make sure you do it in a responsible manner.

Did a bit of welding on Saturday, did some more on Sunday. Guess what I did today? Yes that's right I did a bit more welding! Atleast I have finished that bit now, just have to do the next bit and by the time I have done that I am sure another...

Ignition switch maybe and dash instrument earth. Obviously it's something you have touched so check your work. Hard to know what previous owners have done during an engine conversion.

Glad I didn’t fall at the first hurdle! Thanks for the welcome 🙏🏻

Well done, an introduction AND a photo, looks like you covered all the bases. Welcome and enjoy your Defender.

They can't prove otherwise just like you. If they are Land Rover stamped then I would class them as factory option. Get a sale brochure for that year to prove they were factory fitted options.

It will be the cheapest of Chinese tat which will be barely capable of switching a relay. I have one of them Mudstuff things, took it off as it restricted the view of the passenger front corner.

Whatever product you use there is no point in spraying it on the rust, you have to deal with that first. Firstly it's vital you clean the inside of the chassis, then some sort of rust converter followed by a generous coat of cavity wax. Then you...

What exactly are we looking at?

Why don't you cut out a cardboard template and trial fit it in various places. I think I would find a suitable cubby box and fit it to the front, or even make your own cubby box.