1. dag019

    Help! I have no drive

    Are you trying to say the mighty 111bhp (when new, although well maintained so am hopeful not too many horses have escaped) is not a huge amount of power? How very dare you!! I am, at this point, just guessing that that is the problem, but will post up some pics of the wreckage when I split the...
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    what shocks to use

    You can use standard shocks with a heavy duty springs, you do not need to uprate the shocks as well. I have this on my 110 with a winch, uprated front springs (same as 90 rears for reference), but still run the standard factory shocks. All you need to do is match the shock to the spring length...
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    Help! I have no drive

    That is the tittle everyone else uses so thought I would jump on the band wagon. And while true that I have no drive, it is because my clutch has gone, I think I have torn the centre out of it. Went to pull away, sudden jolt, horrible whirring sound from the bell housing and no drive. Pedal...
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    110 "Heavy Duty" Package

    Although I am just guessing here, you may find that if it wasn't in the earlier brochure it was available through the special vehicle branch, which was far more of a bespoke rather than a package type specification. For example the utility company defenders with the side lockers, winches etc...
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    LWB 3/4 tilt hood front rope hook fitting dimension request.

    I don’t think they are. I had to fit them to my swb to fit a full tilt. I did exactly what you have said. I tucked it up against the capping and then positioned it at the right point to function with the tilt. Just make sure they are the same both sides. I know no help for a position on a 3/4...
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    Drive Before I Decide?

    I do not have a direct comparison of the same engine 90 vs 110. My 90 is td5 and 110 a tdi. So they are very different setups. I will say from using the 110 regularly for hauling things about I personally do not think there is any driving feel or performance change until you have over half a ton...
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    Defender 90 rotten trunk

    I had a similar issue with the station wagon body I rebuilt. I riveted an aluminium patch over the top of the hole and used tiger seal as a glue., then painted everything to give it a Protective layer, and I then used neoprene foam tape on the underside of the steel parts to act as a barrier...
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    New transfer box needed! Surprise

    another vote for Ashcroft here. It is a recon of your current rather than a replacement but their turn around time is about a week (quicker if you drop off and collect) so the vehicle is not off the road for long.
  9. dag019

    Drive Before I Decide?

    As someone who has used and owned both what do you think a 90 does better? Other than having a slightly smaller turning circle due to length for everything else it is the same vehicle, same engines, same performance. There is no difference in them to drive (unless you are towing in which case a...
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    Steel wheel nuts!

    I have never used a torque wrench on wheels unless racing. A 3ft breaker bar to two squeaks does the job quite happily!
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    Series 3 109” van back roof seals

    I put a thin bead of black silicone in the bottom of the groove before fitting, slightly less aggressive than tiger seal but does the same job. They are supposed to be a dry fit but anything to help reduce water ingress has to be worth it!
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    Squeaky clutch pedal

    if you get rid of the squeaks the rumbles and clunks become more noticeable, if you get rid of them you are just left with wind noise, and no one wants that!
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    Recommendation of a mechanic in England

    None of those jobs require major tools or lifting the vehicle? I do all of those jobs on my driveway with each one (other than the screen) taking about half an hour. If you are travelling around the world and living in it surely that is even more reason to take tools with you? I took a full tool...
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    Gearbox oil recommendations

    Another vote for atf over mtf for a lt77 from me. It’s cheaper and means you have the same fluid in pas and box so one less to carry.
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    Correct tracking procedure

    I know they have a bad rep in military circles and the xzl’s are regarded as much better. It may also be worth checking the manufacture date of the spare. As just because it is good tread especially if it is what it came with from the army it may well be very old!