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    tottot reacted to Wildefalcon's post in the thread Swivel Grease ? with Like Like.
    Assuming you've UJ joints on the half shafts then EP90 for sure. Nothing else gets into the rollers on the UJs.
    Apr 30, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread User issue (i know now).
    OK so first lesson on how the Lt 230 works. It is a permanent four wheel drive system where drive is sent to all four wheels at all times. To allow for different wheel speeds you have the normal differential's in the axles and to allow different...
    Apr 30, 2025
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    tottot reacted to lynall's post in the thread 200tdi overheating with Like Like.
    I have only ever seen my 200 get got twice, once off roading it in the winter for hours and the thing nearly heat seized! and two when the new stat failed to open, but car still got me the 10 miles home driven gingerly. No viscous on mine, leccy...
    Apr 29, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Fatrover's post in the thread Gear lever lower ball bush with Like Like.
    Even remembered to copper grease the floor screws…..
    Apr 29, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Gear lever lower ball bush.
    And at least the floor will be less bother to remove. :D :D
    Apr 29, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Fatrover's post in the thread Gear lever lower ball bush with Like Like.
    To be fair, it wasn’t as bad as I thought to do, worst part was getting the floor up, but anyway, even if I have to replace the O ring and grease the cups yearly it’s worth it to get rid of the gear-lever chatter, it was driving me and Mrs...
    Apr 29, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Gear lever lower ball bush.
    Good, it should last a while.
    Apr 28, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Anaconda's post in the thread Leak from underneath defender 90 with Like Like.
    You never know with a previous owner, besides I have had blue oil before. I linked the output seal as someone else had suggested the possibility, does look a possibility by one of the pictures.
    Apr 28, 2025
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    tottot reacted to marjon's post in the thread Leak from underneath defender 90 with Like Like.
    They look like this bulge in the middle of the front and rear axles. I changed my oils months ago ;), but it doesn’t make a puddle. To believe your gearbox and transfer box has been out recently to blame it on an “overfill “ is a bit of a...
    Apr 28, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Leak from underneath defender 90.
    When it comes to fix its this is a basic job. A prop shaft bolt removal tool and other basic spanners and socket set will be needed Prop bolt tool is a thin neck socket available on ebay/amazon. A kit of parts including a new drive flange can be...
    Apr 28, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Driven: New Defender - On & Off Road. Is it a Pretender?.
    Land Rover missed the boat when they stopped the Challenger Project circa 1991. A more comfortable but still a utility vehicle for civilian and military that had its prototype's based on the Discovery one. 100" wheelbase and a LWB of 114". There...
    Apr 28, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Leak from underneath defender 90.
    Classic sign of front output seal fail I would say. Oil flung by the drive flange is blown back on to where it can be seen. This has been happening a fair old time, evidence by the clean strip on the casing. Check transfer oil level straight...
    Apr 28, 2025
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    tottot reacted to baldygit's post in the thread Melting Earth Wire with Like Like.
    Well, fitted earth cable from block to battery at the weekend and so far all seems well. Many thanks for everyone's advice
    Apr 28, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Forrest Gump's post in the thread Fuel Filter Assembly Bolts with Like Like.
    See ya in two weeks then🔧
    Apr 28, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Fuel Filter Assembly Bolts.
    Why Land Rover put the filter there on TD5's right in the crud I can't think. Some have fitted replacements in better positions. Don't know myself but could it be placed on the inside of the chassis leg?
    Apr 27, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Help with engine block markings and other recommendations.
    Boat anchor I recon.
    Apr 27, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Series 3 Series Wheel Anchors / Chocks.
    Someone I knew had some made from some metal car ramps. Flipped over one drove into them and a length of chain over the bumper held in place. Still could be used as ramps.
    Apr 27, 2025
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    tottot reacted to s8ndst0rm's post in the thread Stuck Steering Shaft Bolts with Like Like.
    Ended up using a combination of the angle grinder, cutting disk, lump hammer and crowbar to get the bloody thing out.
    Apr 27, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Series 3 Lightweight - Identifying Electrical Component.
    Mongrel is a kind word for it. The Daihatsu engine was a popular conversion at one time as the vehicles they came from could be heard rusting on a quiet day.;) Good luck sorting it.
    Apr 27, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Series 3 Lightweight - Identifying Electrical Component.
    Are you King Harold by any chance?:D:D Any way all I can tell you is a series 3 had none of the items you have pictured. It would have no relays, no socket connectors, no blade fuse's. A military one would have had a convoy lights but that is...
    Apr 27, 2025
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    tottot reacted to the_wolf's post in the thread 300tdi steering column rattle with Like Like.
    Both front shocks are new so I'll go with preloads
    Apr 26, 2025
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    tottot reacted to s8ndst0rm's post in the thread Stuck Steering Shaft Bolts with Like Like.
    Bottoms ones came out nicely. Just the top to do.
    Apr 26, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Stuck Steering Shaft Bolts.
    And you need to free both ends of both joints to swap either or both.
    Apr 26, 2025
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    tottot reacted to marjon's post in the thread Help with engine block markings and other recommendations with Like Like.
    V8 it is then :p. J
    Apr 26, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread 300tdi steering column rattle.
    Apart from wear and tear in joints I found it was incorrect preload or a duff axle shock that will cause your symptoms.
    Apr 26, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Cold weather mods and issues.
    I cover the actual face of the radiator not underneath, the scrub I am often driving through would soon remove. As for actual block heating how about the old Russian method of a tray of diesel under the sump and a cup of vodka to get it...
    Apr 26, 2025
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    tottot reacted to lightning's post in the thread Insurance Nightmare with Haha Haha.
    That's the problem, you're effectively dealing with a computer nowadays and not a person. l had a long discussion with AF about the side steps on my 2005 Defender, the girl just didn't know what they were. When the policy came through it stated...
    Apr 26, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread S3 petrol alternator upgrade options.
    Pretty sure the standard wire on my Series 3 is at least 4mm, likely more I recon.
    Apr 26, 2025
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    tottot reacted to kermit_rr's post in the thread S3 petrol alternator upgrade options with Like Like.
    Thinner adds resistance, that's why crap jump leads get hot and why fuses blow
    Apr 26, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Cold weather mods and issues.
    Lowest I have experienced here is minus 14 a good number of years ago, so nothing like what you get. However one thing I have found is that covering the grill with a rad muff or something home made is not much good. The air just finds its way...
    Apr 25, 2025
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