Almost lost the will to live filling up the transfer case after fitting a new gasket........ I was using a tiny 1liter sealey pump thing, wow it takes ages, i think some form of electric pump will be in order next time.

It's definitely seen better days :)

If you use the 2 piece shaft the ujs are 2 diffent lengths. And you have to put on in correct place otherwise feels like the steering catches. Later style both ujs same length.

The ujs are separate, the section between isn't cheap so reuse if possible. On the later defender they changed to a longer 1 piece section. I am not 100% if you can change to the later shaft or not or even if its of any benefit. Edit. I didn't...

Out of interest, what happened at VA133509? Mines VA123 something and it looks like i have to get the UJs seperate. thanks

There were some genuine ones on Ebay last week for less than £20, might still be there. If I remember correctly there are different top and bottom. I would try and salvage the centre column section. We fitted Bearmach oem 9 years ago and are OK...

Thanks for the replies folks :) I have my filters/oil the whole lot here ready to do. To be honest that part is worst than most, the underside is solid and dry, the only leak is a small one on the transfer case (from the pan gasket) that i have...

Sooo, I decided to start on the 'list of many things that will no doubt cause skinned knuckles and vulgar language' on my first defender i got a week ago. My steering is heavy (as it is the first defender i have had i am not sure how heavy it is...

Hiya, New defender owner here just picked her up today, A 1997 300tdi 110 utility. Tis the first Landrover i've had, lots of little bits to do on her to keep me busy (including my non-existent handbrake) I'll bang some more pics on once i shift...