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    Heater control cable clamps help!!!

    I am currently putting my 90 back together and have come to install all heater control cables. I seemed to have miss placed the heater control cable clamp and tiny grub screw. Does anyone know where I can get the parts as no where seems to sell independently. The type of clamp I am after if the...
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    300tdi not starting after defender rebuild

    Over the past 2 years I have completely stripped down my defender and rebuilt it. This weekend was the time to turn her over. However it didn't not run. During the rebuild I replaced the timing belt. Steps ive taken: Primed the fuel system with bleed screw open on fuel filter...
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    Brake system overhaul question

    Im in the middle of renewing the brake system on my 1988 defender 90. I have uprated all brakes to 300tdi calipers discs and pads. with this brake lines and servo etc. Now looking into brake bias or compensating valve, I just wondered what one I would need or if I need one at all?
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    Fuel line thread size.

    Does anyone know what size thread is used on the fuel lines connections on the fuel tank? Unfotunately one of the tail ends have been cross threaded. I have some 8mm fuel hose, olives to hand just need to source the correct hose tails. If anyone has a link to some that would be great as i dont...
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    Replacing side panel seals on a 90

    Does anyone have any pictures of how all the rear panel seals fit? I've gone to rebuild my side panels after being reps resprayed and can't for the life of me work out how it all goes together properly. Having trouble seeing how the corner seals fit and also how the side to main body (tub) fits...
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    What caliper bolts are these?

    Im rebuilding my 300tdi axles and am stumped on what caliper bolts i should be using. I was told when purchasing my defender the axles were off of a 1994 discovery, and there is no visable part number on the axle itself. So far i have tried: FTC3375 AFU1031 571910 591065 It seems like the...
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    Deans Defender rebuild

    New to the forum but thought id start my rebuild thread just as its getting underway. So in November 2011 i decided to purchase a defender 90 with the intention of using it offroad and over winter, as i couldnt drive my car for 3 weeks in 2010 due to snow. Winter past and the defender has...
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    A man that hopefully can.

    My names Dean. I purchased my defender 90 back last december to get me through the winter months and my other cars simply wouldnt of delt with potential snow. Now winter is coming again ive decided to go other it with a fine tooth comb and rebuild it all properly as the previous owner seemed a...