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Just checked the bolt pattern and both have the same 3 bolts pattern. But I'm thinking it might be from a 2a alright, the striker appears to be a sturdier structure than the 'later' type.....

Your replacement is likely a series 2/early 2a one. If the bonnet has hinges held by 4 bolts this confirms. later bonnets have 3 hinge bolts.

Think there’s some adjustment in the latch position so should be ok, probably first bonnet the striker rusted off it’s original position and then bodged

Hello all, my original bonnet from a '79 88" has a framework that is almost non existent so I bought a 2nd hand one that is a bit better. However on closer inspection I noticed that the 'striker' is fixed differently. Both are 'Deluxe' with the...

Well the rear the easiest one to get right. The yokes of the prop should be on the same plane ( in line with each other ). If you still get a vibration they could be 180° out of sync. The front are a bit trickier so make sure to mark them before...

Some of them have arrows stamped on them for alignment.

Are you servicing front or back propshaft .....or both?

This is the Series section and it is about half shaft UJ's where Defenders have CV units. Ask in Defender Thread.

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Did you have the ignition on when trying to adjust it?.....

Hi all, Jack from his YouTube channel, Number 27 has done a review of my Landy. Here's a link:

Unfortunately Steve Parker has gone out of business..... https://www.landrovermonthly.co.uk/articles/steve-parkers-ltd-goes-into-liquidation/

Yesterday, I met with my youngest son for a leisurely drive in Lola, my Land Rover, to our local pub for a pint. During the journey, as we basked in a rare spell of sunshine, my son—who had recently acquired the latest, feature-rich Apple...

Series windscreen wiper wheel(incomplete) Puller of some description Wiper motor Unknown parts

Hi, i have just visited Kingfisher Rubber 01527 570570 in Bromsgrove. all the seals you ever wanted under one roof. Really helpful, I've scanned a leaflet Door seals and rubber matting ideal for the floors window stuff. everything. I came away...

I'm doing the same conversion but am not at that stage yet. i have a 'steering lock', not sure if they all do. Anyhow, this is the one recommended by top Land Rover garage here in Ireland which I bought. It has 1. Off, key out 2. Power to...

Looks like they have not posted anythingfor 13 years.