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    Finding dodgy steering fault

    Top Drive, The steering wheel is cocked to the side a little (allignment) when I am moving and I have not checked drift with hands off wheel or pull during braking, I will check tonight. Mr. Martin, That was my assessment as well, I was told that the box was new (unsure if rebuild) where...
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    Finding dodgy steering fault

    Good morning all, I have been driving my early LR 90 for a while now and have become concerned with the steering at higher speeds (40+). It has power steering and I don’t know if the problem is with the box or the pump. If I am driving straight then I can keep it straight without a problem...
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    All Round Rust Protection Paints and Method

    Sam, Good luck with the project, I am going to do the same next year on my 86 90. I have used POR 15 in the past and it works outstanding for treating rust. You can then prime over or go straight to a top coat (which they sell as a chassis coat). I have also been testing tara shulz as a...
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    Oil for my 84 2.5 N/A

    Morning all, I am getting ready to put an oil change on my new to me 90. It has a 2.5 NA and this is my first diesel. I am used to putting 10W30 in my other car but I think I read that the diesel requires something different (thicker). Can you please point me in the right direction? I am...
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    general questions by the new guy

    Thank you very much for the information, I was leaning toward Richards chassis because of what I saw on their website. I noticed a few areas under the tub where the ali was almost completly gone. When I get it off I will clean it real good. Is it like steel rust where you need to treat it...
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    general questions by the new guy

    Afternoon everyone, I just bought my first Land Rover and want to fit a galvanised chassis. I have seen a few companies that make these new but didnt know which one is better (Marsland or Richards). I was also up under the landy with my flash light and something to poke with to look at the...
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    Land Rover Identification

    Dazz, Thank you for the info, what book was that? I am new to the Land Rover so I have not built my library yet. Thanks again Doug
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    Land Rover Identification

    I know of the chassis plate that is sometimes found under the bonnet on the brake housing but where else can you find info on your Landy? In the states we have a VIN number that is usualy on the dash behind the front glass. Where should I look to find numbers that pertain to my new to me LR90...
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    Chassis # decoding

    I bought a LR 90 and it was advertised as a 1986. It was a RAF and the individual bought it from the MOD in 2001. I was decoding the vin or plate number and acording to what i can find it is a 1983 or 1984 model. The plate number is SALLDVAC7AAXXXXXX, can anyone tell me what I have. The 90...
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    New to UK and LR

    Hello, I am new to the LR scene. I am an American and I am looking for a nice honest 90 that I can work on call my own and take back to the states in 4 years. I have been doing some research and have been to see a few Land Rovers. I love the look of the series but I like the capability of...