• the_wolf
    the_wolf posted the thread Correct tracking procedure in Defender 90 / 110 / 130.
    Does anyone know the correct settings for doing the tracking properly? Toe in or out settings and where the drop arm should be pointing. I know that with the wheels in the straight ahead position the drop arm should be slightly to the offside but...
    Jul 21, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today?.
    Checked the swivel preload (again) and filled both front hubs up with nice new grease. Changed the a frame balljoint (what a **** of a job), tightened the rear right wheel bearing, replaced the UJs on the rear prop, tried to see why my rear diff...
    Jul 18, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today?.
    Haw!
    Jul 18, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread Horn not working!.
    Check continuity on the horn connections coming from the switch. If you get an open circuit when you press it then the switch is buggered
    Jul 14, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread TD5 Fuel guage problems.
    Earth issues. I had this with my fuel and temp guages where they would fluctuate by themselves with the fuel guage occasionally dropping to zero despite plenty fuel in the tank. It was especially apparent with the side lights on. Not only did I...
    Jul 14, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread Rear Door Storage Solution.
    Get a 110, it'll make life a lot easier
    Jul 14, 2025
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    the_wolf reacted to meego's post in the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today? with Like Like.
    This stuff. I got it at The Spray Store in Motherwell. They recommended 2.5ltrs for the 90 at a 2:1 mix with standard thinners for spraying. £70 inc the vat.
    Jul 14, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today?.
    Done the front propshaft UJs and refitted it then sealed a leak (hopefully) on the transfer box. Discovered that my rear prop now needs the UJs doing but that's a tomorrow job and with that off it'll let me sort out that diff flange leak as well.
    Jul 13, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread What have you done on your 90/110/130 today?.
    Nice colour. I was considering painting mine green and you might have swayed me. What paint are you using?
    Jul 13, 2025
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    the_wolf 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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    the_wolf 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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    the_wolf reacted to Chalky.'s post in the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload. with Like Like.
    I got mine from Gwyn Lewis, I'm lucky in that he lives a couple of villages away so I dropped in and one of his friendly daughters helped me out! Honestly, I think this might solve your problem, keep us updated! Good luck...
    Jul 12, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    I might need to try this as I'm still getting that rattle and wobble through the steering and can't think what else to change. I'll see if my local motor place can get one in for me as they always have good brand name stuff anyway
    Jul 12, 2025
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    the_wolf 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 12, 2025
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    the_wolf reacted to Anaconda's post in the thread Well, I never ....... with Like Like.
    ........... knew such a thing existed. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/376237746628
    Jul 11, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Defender side repeaters.
    Mine has the type that just clips in, never seen yours before. Even my 86 plate 90 didn't have those
    Jul 10, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    Drop arm balljoint done. Absolute piece of cake of a job, especially when you've got the right tools. Dunno what all the faff is about lol. New panhard rod bushes pressed in and that'll be going on tonight. The Febi ones are great quality and...
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    Jul 9, 2025
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    the_wolf reacted to dag019's post in the thread Remote battery switch ... with Like Like.
    That is why I have a low amp fused bypass on mine. Enough to keep things powered, radio, tracker, alarm etc, but as soon as you turn the ignition on and the glow plug tray kicks in the fuse will blow! You just need something similar for the alarm...
    Jul 8, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread Remote battery switch ....
    I ordered a remote battery cut off relay as extra security, fitted it and it worked really well until I realised that neither by tracker or alarm worked 😒. It promptly got taken back off and I could have rewired both directly to the battery but...
    Jul 8, 2025
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    the_wolf reacted to meego's post in the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload. with Like Like.
    I hope you get there mate. Sounds like a proper nightmare.
    Jul 8, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    Yeah that's mine in the video. Everything else is solid besides that and when id taken it off the rubber had become detached. No idea what's going on but I've ordered a poly set and I've also managed to get a febi set from my local motor place...
    Jul 8, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread Voltage reading in ground cable(s).
    There aren't that many earth points and the loom behind the dash is accessible. The dash is easy to remove and if it means getting better access to solve your problem then it's worth it. It sounds like a short to me though but it may not be...
    Jul 6, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    They are the correct bolts but failing that I'll have some spares kicking around somewhere. ill go have a look just now for some decent bushes, I'm not bothered about whether or not they're poly but hopefully there's a bit less to go wrong with...
    Jul 5, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    They were aftermarket. After the first ones failed I went back to the seller and he sent me what to took to be some decent aftermarket ones. Clearly not. I either go for oem metalastic bushes or poly
    Jul 5, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    The bolts are correct panhard rod bolts but even tightening it up to 110nm made no difference. It was already ft as they were only supposed to be 88nm. I took the rod off and there's a tiny bit of slack when the bolt goes through the bottom bush...
    Jul 5, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread Old lift up door handle conversion to series style on 110.
    https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/mud-rear-door-trim?srsltid=AfmBOorLdtz4my96lEWp1bdaNUq4cC6OwTidVPEvU-AxTfjC09pd5ND2 This is mine:
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    Jul 5, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    On looking back at that video and another I just took it's moving within the bush itself. Not the mounting points on the tie bar or axle
    Jul 5, 2025
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    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    They're torqued to spec, they shouldn't be moving at all. I don't recall the holes being ovalled but I'll remove it and check
    Jul 5, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    I tried to upload a video but can't. I got my missus to rock the steering back and forth and everything is solid except for the panhard rod. The amount of movement in the bushes, especially the one at the steering box end, is ridiculous. I took a...
    Jul 5, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    The angle of the bulkhead will change the angle of the steering column. The UJs can obviously compensate but I would imagine only so much as they still need to be able to take into account the movement of the chassis
    Jul 5, 2025
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