1. Warthog110

    Need help identifying Weber 32/34 DMTL pipes

    I need some help identifying proper paths for hoses attached to a Weber 32/34 DMTL carburetor...I'm trying to chase down some air leaks and performance issues, and want to be sure things are attached right. Below is the parts diagram, but the hose nipples (highlighted in red, facing front of...
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    Backfire into Carb - Need Help Troubleshooting!

    Hi all! Some local mechanics overhauled our 110 Defender 2.5L Petrol engine back in April; it only has about 1000 miles on it since the overhaul. I've never been happy with its performance, with tough starts, low power, and terrible mileage - and suspected something was amiss (pun intended)...
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    Steering column switch workarounds

    I've been pulling my hair out with problems with failure of steering column switches such as headlights/high beam, horn, wiper fluid motor, etc. I've debated whether to replace entire switch sections, but then there's still a defect in the overall design which could lead to failure again in...
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    1989 110 - 2.5 petrol vs 300 Tdi - Pros and Cons?

    We bought our 1989 Defender 110 with plans to swap out the 2.5 petrol engine for an entire 300 TDi turbo from the same seller, who is a good friend of ours. The 300 TDi package is complete with gearbox, intercooler, etc, and reportedly in great shape and never even opened up to work on. The...
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    1989 110 Electrical Work

    Hey there from Kenya! After benefiting from this forum for a couple of weeks in my repairs, I'm finally making my first post. We purchased a 1989 110 about a month ago, and since any vehicle that has been in Africa long has been molested by shoddy "mechanics," I'm slowly working my way through...
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    Hello from Kenya

    Hey everyone! We're missionaries in Kenya, and after two years of struggling in the rainy season with a 2WD van, we finally scraped enough together to buy a 1989 Defender 110. It's actually in good shape, and in a couple of months we'll be swapping out the 2.5L Petrol engine for a 300 Tdi...