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    2wd Track day setup

    I can see how the extra pressure on the rear half shafts could snap them like a carrot! Think a pegged diff and LSD with upgraded half shafts are in order befor the 2wd setup. Was thinking about modifying some series 3 selectable from drive flanges for my spline pattern - but that is a great...
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    2wd Track day setup

    Dear all, I know this title sounds mad but bear with me:-) My defender 90 V8 is designed for light green landing and hot road use- and it is entered in this seasons RWYB challenge at Santa pod drag strip. Being concerned about my near stock drive train - apart from paddle clutch - I am...
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    Range Rover L322 Vogue SR 56 plate 3.6 TDV8 for sale

    For sale is my silver RR L322 3.6 TDV8 Vigue SE. In silver - 56 plate - excellent condition - no dents or scratches. Tinted windows rear - 19 inch alloys and AT tyres. Spotless! 91000 miles- MOT untill may 2014. Tax untill September 2014. Digital TV front and twin rear - pre heater and...
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    TDV8 Turbo Failure - Help

    Dear guys I am in a bit of a dispute with the vendor of my range rover l322 that I bought 5 months ago - we had a failed injector which was fixed (within 3 weeks of having it) and now a turbo has "failed" - and the dealer will only cover the first 500 quid for repair- now I know this will...
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    Wheel spacers - x2 ???

    The vehicle only weighs 1600kg, and I don't load it or tow with it, although I understand I am extending the fulcrum distance from the bearing to wheel considerably, but would the absence of heavy work buy me grace with the wheel bearings do you think??
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    Wheel spacers - x2 ???

    Hi guys, got a question regarding the lovely alloy wheel spacers that so many of us use. Currently on my 90 I have a set of 30mm spacers and they are great - but want to lower my suspension by 2 inches to standard and with the +50mm arches the wheels need poking out a bit for the proper...
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    Range rover L322 22 inch Wheels - swap or part ex

    They are actually 22 inch autobiography alloys, not sure if they are 100 genuine but they are badged properly and in perfect condition, need something more practical preferably with AT on
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    Range rover L322 22 inch Wheels - swap or part ex

    Hi guys - have a set of nearly new 21 inch range rover alloys - wanted to swap them for a set of smaller wheels to fit my L322 voice SE preferably with all terrains on them, either straight swap or part ex considerd - have photos and will send them on request - call me on 07901702483
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    V* 4.6 Rebuild with top hat liners required

    My engine was Andy race's spare! He's a nice guy- except he hadn't spotted it had slipped a liner (lol) his heads are the Eales 1.69 inlet cncs. Determined to make my 300s as good at half the cost:-) that engine is gorgeous!! That is exactly what I want my next poject to like, really lovely- top...
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    V* 4.6 Rebuild with top hat liners required

    Yes I realised that those numbers were "optermistic" (lies) but you have to be a bit poetic to make it sound better:-) my mates were reading it ;-). Suprised though at the 318 figure. Andy Race (Tuscan series racer) had a 5.0 pushing 387 with quad webers and down draught - I know the plenum...
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    V* 4.6 Rebuild with top hat liners required

    Wards engineering of rugby are excellent and do take the vehicle in if the space is available, competitive rates but not the cheapest - pal at v8 tuner gets his lingered blocks from Richard at wards - excellent - he did my top hat liners in my 5.0 90 (cover of land rover monthly feb) - taking...
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    90 5.0 V8 - auto conversion

    Great, so they are Alexandra alone sO to Speak?? And me mechanical in their control. What sort of torque/power can they take???
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    90 5.0 V8 - auto conversion

    its a 5.0 rover V8 - stage 3 heads - H404 cam shaft - >300BHP. ZF box is what i was thinking - but can i just fit them or do they require wiring into anything for ratio and gear change etc? What is the signal for kick down etc??
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    90 5.0 V8 - auto conversion

    Hi guys - looking for help on thi also. My Tver 5.0 defender v8 is running an R380 and doing ok, but the clutch is slipping Under power. Auto conversion or paddle clutch is what I am thinking? But which auto box? How hard are they to fit? wiring and kick down? Are they hard to set up? keep the...
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    Steering box on a 90 - advice

    Thanks guys, will look into it. Have another question now on another thread
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