1. defender1990

    Gearboxes

    mine is an early 2a gearbox 1962 i think i know the bit that will need to be trimmed, not a major task
  2. defender1990

    Gearboxes

    Hi all whats the best gearbox to use in my v6 88 s2a? ive got the old s2a box which is in need of a rebuild but i have a good s3 box in the workshop, whats needed to swap the s3 box into it? does the bulkhead need modifying? Thanks Pete
  3. defender1990

    Discovery Running Gear on a series

    yeah its on a 1962 series 2a im just trying to decide if its worth converting to coils or not to bother, its a lot of work but im not sure if the benefits outweigh the time involved in the build
  4. defender1990

    Discovery Running Gear on a series

    Hmm maybe just the axles and engine/gearbox set up is best then to avoid an SVA, i was thinking running a defender lt77 and defender 90 propshafts with the disco transfer box, engine and axles
  5. defender1990

    Discovery Running Gear on a series

    Hi guys has anyone ever converted a discovery's running gear onto a series, engine, gearbox, transfer box, and axles, im not thinking convert my series to coils im thinking convert the disco axles into leafy ones, basically grind the coil seats off. I know its a lot of work but a series with...
  6. defender1990

    Series 2's Offroad?

    hi guys im looking at keeping my series 2 now for a spot of offroading every so often, what mods would people recommend or is standard good enough for the majority of pay and play days? Peter
  7. defender1990

    Whats my series 2a worth?

    Hi all im looking at selling my series 2A and i have no idea how much i can expect. Its a 1962 series with a 2.5DT in it, Tax and MOT, even though the tax is free. The Chassis is good with no rust, and the bulkhead is good and solid. Its had 4 new tyres not long ago and drives well. The...
  8. defender1990

    Off Road Fabrications

    "To the OP......I might be interested in a Series steering guard especially if it can give some protection to the front diff as well like some Fender ones do. Bar rather than plate." and Blue Beasty, a Series Steering guard will be probably the first thing i look into as i need one for mine...
  9. defender1990

    Off Road Fabrications

    All great ideas, thanks guys, and of course forum members will get a special discount! ive applied to rent a workshop and as soon as i get it through, i will start fabricating! i do have a slight habbit of over engineering things i make! but thats all good for land rovers!
  10. defender1990

    Off Road Fabrications

    Thanks Neil, im also just looking into a new type of axle design, which should be interesting!
  11. defender1990

    Off Road Fabrications

    Good idea, thanks!
  12. defender1990

    Off Road Fabrications

    Hi all im going to start fabricating off road parts for Land rovers, and before i begin i just wanted to ask what kind of parts people would like to see cheaper, im going to begin with Series parts as i currently have a series 2 then move onto discovery and defender parts. Items like, winch...
  13. defender1990

    Fuel gauge issues...

    the series cars have fuses? i thought it was all run on hopes and dreams?
  14. defender1990

    19j 2.5td into a series

    Could i not just raise the engine up to clear the mount? id rather leave them where they are incase i ever want to fit the original engine
  15. defender1990

    19j 2.5td into a series

    im looking at this conversion for mine at the moment, how easy is it? how well do the bell housings match up?
  16. defender1990

    200tdi Jeep!

    Hi all i commited a terrible act of buying a jeep grand cherokee, although i have paid for my sins in fuel as its a 4 litre auto, but i plan to fix this using my knowledge of land rovers, AKA fitting a 200tdi manual into it! i will keep this updated with how it progresses. as far as i can...
  17. defender1990

    My TD5 90 On Ebay For Sale

    Ive decided after looking at the market its worth more like £4750
  18. defender1990

    My TD5 90 On Ebay For Sale

    What kind of price is better then ? its hard with defenders to figure it out! i might just stick it in an auction and let it go for what she goes for
  19. defender1990

    My TD5 90 On Ebay For Sale

    Hi Guys 1999 LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TDI TD5 ORANGE PICK UP / SOFT TOP | eBay This is my 90 For sale, can you guys tell me what you think? Peter
  20. defender1990

    2 yellow lines on front and rear axle?

    ive seen it on a few landy's now, i simply bought a can of black paint and painted over it :D