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    Converting Axle breathers to push fit connections??

    Hi Guess i might have just found the answer myself. I found a website for Gwyn Lewis and his kit seems to include everything including screw in axle adaptors.!! Nice 6 way manifold as well. Anyone have any experience of these kits? Rgds Kev Link to Kit - for info...
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    Converting Axle breathers to push fit connections??

    Hi All I'm looking to convert my current axle breathers ( see photo link below) to the push in type connections if possible. I have had a mooch about the forums but failed to see if this has been done. Has anyone done this and if so where did you get the conversion bits from. Cheers Kev Axle...
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    Def 200Tdi V Disco 200Tdi

    Hi Instantsquid ( where do these names come from :D ) I rekoned that's where the filter should go, should there be captive nuts or something to bolt to on the bulkhead? I'm wondering how much grief it would be to get in behind dash to fit some sort of plate to bolt into if needed. I was...
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    Help request - Seal kits etc, are they standard?

    Hi James Many thanks for the quick reply! My gear box must then be a LT77 based on the stick / gate config. Also much appreciated parts numbers. Best Rgds Kev
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    Def 200Tdi V Disco 200Tdi

    Hi all Having bought a Def90 which has had a Disco 200Tdi fitted ( not that well really). I was wondering are the engines ( def90-200Tdi & Disco 200Tdi ) the same?? I have been left with an appalling fit of aux components such as fuel and air filter which are basically held in place by...
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    Help request - Seal kits etc, are they standard?

    Hi all Very new to land rovers etc and in need of some help if possible. My 90 is a mix& match of defender 90 with Disco 200Tdi Eng & RRC rear axle. So far i can find next to nothing serial number wise on the various parts where the should be. ie gear & transfer box the flats have nothing...
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    Fitting a heated rear & front Window to older Def 90...is it possible / practical?

    Cheers Buster Funny enough i've just been reading all your technical tip posts, brilliant mate.:clap2: I'll be doing most of these tasks this week and its really helpful when you can refer to photos instead of just manuals.:D I love this forum!!!!!
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    Fitting a heated rear & front Window to older Def 90...is it possible / practical?

    Hi Mate If it is a worker, what sort of dosh are you looking at? Is the washer included by any chance? I'm looking to fit these to a van door which did not have one previously so be nice to get all in one go! Rgds Kev
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    Fitting a heated rear & front Window to older Def 90...is it possible / practical?

    Hi Blue Sorry been away for a few days and forgot to link topic for notifications!! Do you still have the rear wiper unit? Rgds Kev
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    Chassis question

    Hi Paul Thanks for the input. I did mention earlier in the post/topic that the VIN did indeed match the V5C doc so all appears legal etc which is something to be grateful for at least! Rgds Kev
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    Chassis question

    This get stranger and stranger!!! Just managed to crawl under between rain downpours and the cross member which the A-Frame mounts to is square box and not tube!! Also no sign of welding between rear axle and gear box cross member. I think a visit to Keith Gott in Alton is next move for a...
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    Chassis question

    Cheers Tig I'll post up what i find underneath as soon as i get chance to look. Any thoughts on where these cuts would usually be made or can it be pretty much anywhere? Rgds Kev
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    Chassis question

    PM sent Cheers
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    Chassis question

    Thanks TMHM I tried that one but it comes up with a lot of weird and wonderful stuff. Canadian Disco Engine, 110 chassis...... I would be very suprised if this were accurate...although i would never say it was'nt. I was hoping by posting the index number in a few Land Rover forums that...
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    Chassis question

    Cheers Guys Not knowing much at all about Land Rovers, ( does it show?? :) ), I was chatting to some guys on the LRO forums and an initial feedback due to the position of the VIN was " IIRC RR ...... vin is in the position you describe". This is where i got confused and thought the IIRC was...
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    Chassis question

    Hi I have wanted a work horse 90 for some time for forestry & field use ( not comps etc ). Like a muppet, ( rushed in feet first eyes wide shut ), i went out and bought a nice looking Q Plated ( i was told ex-military by seller ) Def 90 van just before xmas 2010. I did take a mate who is a...
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    Fitting a heated rear & front Window to older Def 90...is it possible / practical?

    Thanks guys, i'll be looking into that shortly. Any idea of best place price wise or are they all similar? I saw the routine for installing a new front one with the string etc but was thinking of maybe getting that done by supplier incase of a disaster!!! Rear one looks dead simple apart from...
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    Fitting a heated rear & front Window to older Def 90...is it possible / practical?

    Hi I have a Def 90 ( 1989) Van and was hoping to fit a heated front & rear window. The original front glass is in pretty poor condition with millions of micro chips which make it a pain to see through in sunlight etc but still seems to be ok for mot!! I have done a search but not found posts...
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    Hi All - New Ower of a Def90 with Disco 200TDI -

    Hi all Kev here. Completely new to world of Land Rovers, just bought a 1989-1998 ( depending on who you talk to (MOD or DVLA :doh:) I live near Porstmouth (someone has to!! ) and needed to get a vehicle that would get me in and out of forestry / Woodland areas and farmed fields for...