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    Knappster reacted to black prince's post in the thread Aussie New member with Like Like.
    Thanks mate. Sounds like I fell into a nice group.
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster replied to the thread Thoughts on my potential first Landy (90).
    Being a student has quite a significant effect on the viability of buying and running a Landy. Firstly, affordability. Insurance and reliability as mentioned, and fuel and general running costs. Also, consider the theft risk. They do get stolen...
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to Anaconda's post in the thread Thoughts on my potential first Landy (90) with Like Like.
    Agree with the above, it may well have seating for four in the back but only if those seated on one side have legs. If you are a youngster I would strongly suggest an insurance quote would be wise, infact regardless of age get a qoute first.
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to tottot's post in the thread Thoughts on my potential first Landy (90) with Like Like.
    It is not an 89 truck. Many features mark it as noted above as a 300tdi. If Vin and V5 say so very likely it's a ringer.
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to marjon's post in the thread Thoughts on my potential first Landy (90) with Like Like.
    Welcome :) Don’t take a sellers word there is no “serious” rust. Don’t be taken in cos it looks “pretty “ on top. As above mentioned numbers need to match car and V5, not just the plate but the stamped chassis number, And taking somebody who...
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to Anaconda's post in the thread Thoughts on my potential first Landy (90) with Like Like.
    I reckon it's a 300tdi We shall see if the chassis number exists with no welding in that area. Maybe the OP can provide a photo of the chassis number stamped on the chassis.
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to Hicap phill's post in the thread Thoughts on my potential first Landy (90) with Like Like.
    Thats either had a lot of work done to it or there’s a lot of 300tdi parts on it. Check vin & number on chassis
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to meego's post in the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today? with Like Like.
    I went for a satin finish. Quite chuffed with it. I’ll refit the black checker plate I had and I think it will look ok.
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to scott3933's post in the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today? with Like Like.
    I think it looks quite nice. I think I'd prefer it if mine was that colour rather than your typical army/nato green. Speaking of mine... day 3 of doing things, I dug into the misfire, played about with things, got it running better... nearly...
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to meego's post in the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today? with Like Like.
    Thoughts on my colour choice ???
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster replied to the thread Thoughts on my potential first Landy (90).
    It looks nice in the picture. However, look beyond the paintwork, alloys and steps. Make sure it’s not just tarted up. The engine is not original. It’s most likely from a disco 1. What does the seller consider a nasty repair? If the chassis and...
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to meego's post in the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today? with Like Like.
    Painting the 90 over the last couple of days. It’s going from white to a kind of olive green. I’ve got the roof, rear roof side panels and doors off and painting them all while they are off, but the bodywork was so hot yesterday I’ve ended up...
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to SimonBrown's post in the thread Master Cylinder - Rebuild Kit? Or Sealed? with Like Like.
    And the answer is...simple. At the foremost inlet port there is a small circular peg: Push the piston in a little to take the spring pressure off it and remove it. Relax the pressure on the piston and it pops out: And its now apart...
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster replied to the thread Aussie New member.
    Hi and welcome! Lots of help and advice here. Any pics of the landies???
    Jul 13, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to SimonBrown's post in the thread 110 Project with Like Like.
    The PAS tank and pipes were removed today. The return line was in two peices, with jubilee clips either side of the join. This is what I found when I pulled em apart: A male-male union of as yet unmeasured size but likely 3/8 BSP. Might come in...
    Jul 12, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to lynall's post in the thread Series 2 to 200Tdi Conversion with Like Like.
    I think std series exhaust might be to small a diameter? Nice pipe, but 234 quid kin hell! I made my own. I had to go up because of pto shaft, early diesel also took their exhaust out the nearside inner wing.
    Jul 12, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to scott3933's post in the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today? with Like Like.
    At it again for a second day in a row... finishing off the wheel bearing, which was easier said than done, having made a bit of a mistake yesterday! I got there in the end though, swivel housing refilled and went out for a drive. Still got a...
    Jul 12, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to SimonBrown's post in the thread 110 Project with Like Like.
    A while back I posted a question about what 2-pack body adhesives folks were using. Someone suggested Optima from Ebay so I sourced one. Yesterday I broke the seal and started bonding in various patches and repair strips. Its quite a thick...
    Jul 12, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to UpandOver's post in the thread Blood, sweat & beers ! 1984 Defender 90 restoration with Like Like.
    Busy few days, finished off fitting the galv capping on the tub, re aligned the tub to chassis and bolted down, fitted the heater fan box, fitted a one piece BRT motorsport braided clutch pipe, painted the vent flap fly screens black and re...
    Jul 12, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to scott3933's post in the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today? with Like Like.
    So today since I was off work I thought I'd make the very sensible decision and do some work on the 110... got a gas strut fitted on the rear door, refitted the chequer plate panel on the door and put one of those folding table things on it...
    Jul 12, 2025
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    Knappster replied to the thread New member from New Zealand.
    Hi and welcome! Lots of good help and advice on here. There’s good write up in the members projects section of a disco 2 V8 project too which might give you some inspiration.
    Jul 11, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to miktdish's post in the thread Defender side repeaters with Like Like.
    Bloody things ... My 1994 has the long thin ones, you need to pull them away from the wing and then twist the bulb and holder out... The orginal ones were stuck on with double sided tape. Not right IMO. So after a friend of a friend pulled one of...
    Jul 10, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to Landlover99's post in the thread What's this Landy worth? with Like Like.
    Well maybe you're right, then. I should forget about a respray and just get it jet-washed, T-cut and waxed for 500 quid or whatever they charge these days. The interior is actually quite good, just rather grubby but that too would certainly clean up.
    Jul 10, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to doriz's post in the thread What's this Landy worth? with Like Like.
    It’ll clean up nicely. This was in the same state prior to a cut and polish.
    Jul 10, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to Chalky.'s post in the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload. with Like Like.
    I had almost this exact same issue not so long ago, exacerbated when towing. I replaced my drop arm ball joint, which impoved it, but was still getting a strange feeling through the steering going into corners hard or towing, I checked...
    Jul 10, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to meego's post in the thread Track rod joint covers with Like Like.
    Buy new Lemforder and replace the crap ones.
    Jul 10, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to bankz5152's post in the thread Track rod joint covers with Like Like.
    Gywn lewis do new covers. Much higher quality
    Jul 10, 2025
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    Knappster replied to the thread Wanted Them bonnet latch hook things and fold down side steps.
    Very specific!
    Jul 9, 2025
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    Knappster replied to the thread Saying "Hellooooo".
    Hi and welcome! Much safer than a motorbike for a mid-life crisis!
    Jul 9, 2025
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    Knappster reacted to jubba's post in the thread Saying "Hellooooo" with Like Like.
    Hi everyone, just got my 1st (and likely last lol) 110 ht defender and joined here to pick brains as i already need help but will leave that for the proper page. Yes, 1st defender in my late 50's..gotta start sometime :) Pic of my 110, ex uk...
    Jul 9, 2025
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