You could find LR dealers in Sweden/Norway in Dealer lists and email a couple and ask if LED light are used much in their territory and or any problems with them. They both speak good English from my work experience in the past..

Ref gearboxes, they rattle when knackered at idle with clutch engaged, i.e. driving the gears around. Lay/counter shaft rotating and sloppy bearings/gears causing the rattle. Alternatively they whine when under load/driving due to worn faces of gear teeth. It didn't sound like either of those...

As previously said, I don't think its gearbox, gears are stationary with clutch depressed. The YouTube noise is more of a rattle wheras release bearings usually make a whine/whistle continuous noise, not a rattle sound. If it's a TD5 it could be dual mass flywheel if you want the expensive...

Yes, or clutch release bearing.

If it only makes the noise when clutch is down I assume you mean disengaged, that means all gears are stationary, after a little time. So I don't see why it's got anything to do with which gear you select? i.e.it makes the noise when clutch is disengaged, simply? To me that points to either the...

Good quality black sealant from builders supply, It was also recommended to wipe over age/ozone cracked glass seals like safari windows etc. use rubber gloves/marigolds for wiped finish.

Mantec idea is clever, expensive as you say. Load to lift should be reduced due to leverage, maybe by half, but still too much for some.

Hi, Tim, Found this thread as I'm looking for a similar resolution having had two heart attacks that mean humping the wheel off and on the rear door carrier is a no no. What was your conclusion on this? My idea, I've ordered the winch to play with, is using one of the small electric wireless...

Hi, Richard, why are you showing picture of boss from ML site? Did you not get the boss from Mud? I have the satin black (cheaper) boss with black wheel both from Mud. Boss height from underside of steering wheel face to bottom of boss is 56mm. The boss is approx 3-4mm clear of the column shroud.

Hi Richard, I fitted a 15 ins Moto Lita wheel last year on a 2000my Defender without any problems. Don't know what age your vehicle so may not help. I do know refitting the shroud can be awkward, there is one screw underneath that locates it on the steering column metal die casting which locates...

Do you mean there're shipping stolen Bentleys in a batch of new Jags and LR's. That's a cleaver smuggling ploy!

Chris, as Harry says the doors fit where they touch! Before I worked on mine yes you could see the ground, but I had no seals under doors. I can't tell about gaps on mine now because at same time I fitted stainless door treads (with cap screws not those horrible coach bolts) cos I got fed up...

Not sure what date they changed but there is a lot of comms on lower door seals because early models had a balloon seal fixed to the floor (like P shape in section) which I bought for my 2000my Def 90 but on inspection mine and I would say yours, takes an L section seal pop riveted to underside...

Coming from the auto industry it's not uncommon to have redundant connectors on wiring looms for options/high level use, it's cheaper to maybe give them away rather than have say 4 looms with four part numbers, four different storage points, four negotiated prices etc. so just have one. It may...

Sorry AJ if I may of mislead you, not aware of diff boss's, mine is a B45LR I just got it with the wheel, all from Mud. My Defender is 2000MY 90 TD5. Sounds like you got it sorted, or well on way.Cheers.

Unusual for a "well established" dealer not to provide even a 3 month warranty on a vehicle? Assume you got no RAC/AAcover either as you could get them to transport to garage if you towed it away from your house and had a "roadside breakdown"? Agree with other comments ref Sale of Goods/not...

I went for the Alpine Bluetooth radio/CD set with Vibe speakers both Halfords. Get Bluetooth phone conn plus IPod play through via front connector. Vibe speakers got good write up on forums and still only 4ins so straight replace (2000my Def 90) Fitting easy BUT need to get behind the...

Thanks Guys, interesting choices.

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VRS is expensive (£800+) and only 1 yr warranty vs 2 yrs most. The Warrior Samuri 9500 synth is my choice if I could afford it! Comparing the Amps used vs pull speed it seems to be most efficient of all of them suggesting longer play time battery drain etc. Electric winch shop seems best for...