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    2.5 diesel or 300tdi

    i have a 1986 defender 90 2.5 PETROL! i have had it for about 4 months and i reckon it is only doing roughly 8-10 mpg. so i am looking at a conversion. i have found two engines locally... *2.5 turbo diesel (roughly late 1980s) out of a defender with 100k mileage or *300tdi (1996) out of a...
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    stereo installation???

    i have a 1986 defender 90, currently with no stereo :( i would like to install one but was wondering about a few things.., * how easy are stereos too fit? (can i do it myself) * what do i need? * how much would all the parts be?
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    Ideas on new paint????

    i am looking to have my defender 1986 resprayed. its currently green, but the green is apparently 60 quid a litre, also i would like it a blue. Any ideas on the type and name of blues would be helpful??? ps, the blue i am looking for isnt too dark and isnt too light
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    Clutch leaking???

    i have a 2.5 petrol 1986 defender 90. everytime after i have driven somewhere there is a damp patch below the clutch pedal, the pedal is also damp. what could be the cause of this? and what would be the fix? thanks
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    What colour is this????

    i am looking to respray my 2.5 petrol 1986 defender 90. The problem is i dont know what the type of green it is. Can anyone help please, thanks. (Please see attached)
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    Paint Code????

    I have a 1986 2.5 petrol defender, needs a respray. i cant find the paint code, its not on the VIN plate and i cannot find it on the internet. Can anyone help me please, just some ideas of what type of green it could be? THANKS (please see attached)
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    cheap steel and tyre package website/shop ????

    i am looking for some new steel wheels (black or silver) along with some chunky-ish tyres in a package, for my defender 90. was just wondering if anyone knew of any good (ie cheap) websites or shops too look at?? any suggestions will be much appreciated :)
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    Defender insurance at 17???

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    Defender insurance at 17???

    i have a d reg 2.5 petrol defender 90. i have just become 17 and i am looking for insurance for when i pass my test. i have looked on comparison websites and been quoted between 4 and 5 grand!!!! is there any good insurance companies to look at for the type of car and my age??? are there any...
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    Wheel Adapters ???

    Just bought some PIRELLI SCORPION alloys tyres. I have a D'reg Defender 90 currently with steel wheels. Problem is that i have been told i need to buy adapters, which ones do i buy? wheres the cheapest place? :confused: thanks.
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    alloy and steel rims

    i have a 2.5 d reg petrol defender, it currently has steel rims, but i have also got some pirelli scorpion alloy tyres. the problem is that i am not sure if they will fit. are there adapters, or do you have ton do something else??? thanks
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    Carb Problem on Defender

    my first post and i have quite a big issue, any advice or suggestions would be grateful. just bought a defender 90 (1986). didnt start at first, but cleaned spark plugs and now starts. The problem is that it wont run, (well runs for 3 seconds and then cuts out). it came with a weber card...
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    Card Problem on Defender

    my first post and i have quite a big issue, any advice or suggestions would be grateful. just bought a defender 90 (1986). didnt start at first, but cleaned spark plugs and now starts. The problem is that it wont run, (well runs for 3 seconds and then cuts out). it came with a weber...