Need to look into replacing these injector seals as preventative maintenance. Is it a big or difficult job anyone ?

Well at 91,000 it may well be that they are heavy duty springs as they are still longer at the back, unless they have been replaced. When you get a moment check for the colour stripes, you do have to wash them with a cloth to see as the green disapears under the mud. The ride will be harsh...

Clearly he's resting it on the accelerator...:D

Hey Gareth, Most unlikely unless you're behind the wheel... it's a Defender right :D You're much more likely to break the socket set / spanners. Oh and your knuckles :doh: I also recommend that you download the Rave workshop manual so you can read the procedures and so on. It's a very big...

Well on the grounds that there might be some things you could check out... Assuming these are not identical machines, you should check that the transfer box in yours is original and not off a Disco as these are higher geared which would probably mean that your motor wouldn't be able to pull the...

Well there are lots of facts we will need before being able to advise you. 1) How old is it, 2) What's the mileage, 3) Is it more front or rear that causes the problem. 4) What springs have you got fitted? (For this you will probably need to remove the wheels, one front one back, and clean...

Yeah I got some, I thought for a quid I'd get the genuine part. I mean they are green and all. :)

I knew I could wind you up with that one :D, oh and nice sig.

Just as a follow-up on this, I was in the dealer today getting some bits and added the MAP sensor O Ring to the list. It's not listed as a part on the Microcat system and comes complete with the sensor which they wanted about £45 for, anyway just don't expect to buy one from LR ltd!

That's an innovative approach Shifty! If it's making a knocking sound just take it off! How's the handling without it... :eek: :rolly:

Well you might need to marry that one, if she's that gullable :D In my experience they keep a little book and will remind you at the first inconvenient opportunity that it wasn't a good idea etc etc. Like when your 2" lift means you can't park the Defender in the shopping centre car park...

You've more than paid for the winch by saving on the divorce ... :eek:

Hi ABZ, I've been looking at this deal, SUPERWINCH LP8500 WINCH WITH DEFENDER WINCH BUMPER on eBay, also, Other Vehicle Parts Accs, Other Vehicle Parts Accs, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 20-May-09 18:34:29 BST) with what I believe is a top quality winch bumper bundled with a new entry...

And Shifty and Jai... Keep it standard and fit very good tyres. I have heard that doubling up on shock absorbers (two per wheel) is a good idea if you are planning long periods over rough tracks and heavy duty springs to handle the extra weight. If you are plannining on putting stuff on a...

:D:p:p:p Actualy I'm planning on a Webasto for the winter, if I had a sunroof the water dripping down the back of my neck would probably be a welcome addition to the freezing temperatures inside... Not that I'm complaining mind. ;)

Hi Gregor :welcome2: What you are describing here is a knock that occurs when the axles are being twisted either forwards or backwards. My bet is on the A frame ball joint, or the link arms. The A frame joint also gets put under a lot of stress when the axle is articulating off road so it...

Well Dringo, Give the nice guys at NoiseKiller a call, (Car Soundproofing - Vehicle, Industrial and Marine Sound Proofing - Noisekiller UK)they do an excellent silencing kit for a Defender (and many other vehicles as well.) I can even hear the wind noise over the TD5 & my dodgy gearbox now and...

Thanks Shifty, Might do that mod as I'm heading off to the frozen north next year, at about -30c I expext that starter will need all the juice it can get! :)

Good job you're an MP and can claim for it on expenses then! F#ing hell that's a lot of money.

Hi Bev, Probably a short in the wiring or if it was a reconditioned unit perhaps it wasn't a quality unit. You might check the earthing is excellent all the way through from the Alternator mounting bolts, Engine to Chassis and then from that point through to the Battery -Ve post, it might be...