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    Which Dinitrol for external parts of my chassis?

    I will be applying Dinitrol ML 3125 to the internal parts of my 1998 Defender chassis and bulkhead to protect it. However, I'd like some guidance on which product to use on the exterior of the chassis. I had assumed it would be Dinitrol 4941, but the guidance on the Rejel website (Dinitrol...
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    Bulkhead corrosion: what should I do?

    Thanks. I will check the whole length of the bulkhead sides as you have suggested. I'm actually cleaning up the whole vehicle ready for dinitrol and will be taking the doors off their hinges to get the spray pipe into the unaccessable bulkhead parts (as recommended by another thread). I have an...
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    Bulkhead corrosion: what should I do?

    I'm currently scrapping the "bubbly" bits on 1998 300tdi Defender with a view of touching them up with some paint. Just found this small bit of corrosion on the bulk head and wondered what you guys think I should do. The hole does not go all the way through and a thin piece of existing metal is...
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    Leak off pipes: what goes where?

    Thanks for that.
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    Leak off pipes: what goes where?

    I will be replacing the three worn leak off pipes on my 300 tdi 90. I notice the small copper pipe nearest the bulkhead has nothing connected to it at present but the one nearest the radiator has a plastic pipe on it. I also notice three plastic pipes near the bulkhead "doing nothing"' which may...
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    Spanner size: Oil cooler pipe

    Thanks. I think I need to replace the O seal in the junction housing of the connecting pipe as well as that appears to be leaking oil in addition. The brand new 24mm spanner I have appears to be a bit loose on the junction housing which appears odd, so that is why I am questioning if 24mm is the...
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    Spanner size: Oil cooler pipe

    I have a small oil leak on my 1998 300tdi 90 so I need to change the O seals on the Waxstat and oil cooler pipe. Can someone please confirm the size of spanner I need to undo/tighten the oil cooler pipe connection (see diagram). One thread said 24mm but this appears to big. I think it is more...
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    Rocker Cover Gasket - sealant or no sealant?

    Thanks. Is rtv silicone the same as hylomar blue? If not, is there a certain specification of rtv silicone I should order? Thanks again.
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    Rocker Cover Gasket - sealant or no sealant?

    I have a small oil leak through my 300tdi 90 rocker cover gasket. I will be replacing with a genuine LR gasket as others have recommended. My question is if I should be using some form of sealant or grease either side of the new gasket or not. If so, what should this be? Also, is there anything...
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    Welding question: Is this an MOT failure?

    Getting my 300tdi 90 ready for waxoyling. After a thorough jetwash and tapping all over the chassis with a hammer I found this corrosion behind the offside rear wheel spring housing. It appears that the wheel spring housing has corroded slightly which has revealed the main chassis behind. There...
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    How to re-fit 300tdi 90 fuel tank

    Thanks everyone - we managed to get it done today (2 man job). We took off the scills and brackets that hold them and the tank actually went into place quite well in the end without too much force. Thanks again for the great advice.
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    How to re-fit 300tdi 90 fuel tank

    Thanks for that. Is a tap with a hammer to "bend" the metal a definite no no do you think a steady pressure from the heel of a foot should be all it needs? Thanks again.
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    How to re-fit 300tdi 90 fuel tank

    Spent all day removing leaking fuel tank on my Defender - nightmare job! Got it out by destroying both rear and front brackets and giving it a kick! Have fitted new rear and front brackets but can't re-position new tank and appears not to "go"' although size is correct. Can anyone please give me...