BMW motor with automatic gearbox and beam axles is about all the info I’ve seen.

I bought one several years ago and it was easy to fit and worked fine,. The hardest bit is tucking the wires away tidily, eventually though the very fine wires started to fray and split .

Many moons ago whilst changing the clutch I found that a washer had been welded over the rod onto the fork arm so have subsequently done the same so it’s always where it should be .( obviously the rod was free to move)

If it’s any consolation they all go there,I’ve welded several up over the years.

Yup , have disco rear axle(circa94) fitted on my year 90 defender , bolt in , bolt out. Did it years ago

Took mine apart once to find the rod was loosely welded on with a washer so subsequently always done the same.

I personally think they’re cheap to run if part of the ownership is working on them. all cars are money pits, especially new. Most people only care about the monthly repayment that they can afford and will pay 2-3K per year for a car they will never own .

Using in Spain every day, property maintenance and reforms. A transit would be more useful but that means two vehicles plus everyone loves my old truck.

I think I will change the pump as I have a spare, only problem is I don’t have the pump locking tool but have made this ,any constructive criticism why it will or won’t work?

Thanks that would seem to be it.

Why not enjoy as is, a good service and check throughout . Do you want it to go faster? Use on more extreme terrain? A bit of soundproofing won’t go amiss if you’re planning longer trips .our family uses our completely standard 1994 110 every day for all sorts and wouldn’t change for the world.

Until we see genuine pictures of the production model can’t really say but it’s looking pretty good I reckon.

Welded up the crack in the frame of the front door that finally broke,as they all eventually do in that place.

Are you sure it’s not you who wants the defender in your life?a defender has been my daily drive for many years and much as I love it, maintenance is never ending though done by my self. I can’t help thinking if she doesn’t need (or want)a defender buy her a vw golf or similar.

They all go there at this spot exactly( if cars of a certain age) quick bead of weld sorts it out. Just one of those things that Land Rover let go by when not investing in the model.

If you search ‘mainshaft spline wear r380’ you could find some useful info as yours is the right age to have this problem Ashcroft transmissions have very informative website too.

Much appreciated ta

Oil ****ing out of transfer rear seal so am replacing with a new genuine part. The six month old one looks fine so am beginning to wonder if it’s in the right way round.should the recessed side face out or in ?. Bearing is fine

Don’t forget spigot bush if it’s not in your kit.