Recent content by Defenderofthefaith

I've just had to get my TD5 box rebuilt, I had considered the disco transfer box route at the same time but was persuaded out of it as I do tow some heavy loads. I opted for an Ashcroft box with uprated bearings but also a higher fifth gear ratio giving the best of both worlds. I still have the...

You need to remove the top dash pad first before you can remove the TD5 radio console. Remove both air vent covers with two screws each, remove three large screws that are closest to the windscreen, then two screws underneath the dash top each side of the console. Loosen off the heater controls...

Some fantastic attention to detail gone into that, I dread to think what the final cost was!

Finally got around to ordering the parts from my local LR specialists, went to pick them up and was surprised to find they were Britparts, which I gather are less than the best for quality. I thought what the hell, how bad can a wiper parts be? Fitted them today and after getting the dash all...

I noticed they didn't cover my 2002 HCPU so will call before ordering.

The headliner in my HCPU was in a sorry state so I took it out, left it out to dry off properly. I ripped off the original covering. Underneath I gave it a thick soaking of glass resin all over and in certain areas gave it a layer of fibreglass matting to strengthen it. Once that was dried I...

Many thanks!

I went to use the wipers the other day and they made a graunching sound and got stuck halfway across the screen, as the motor was still trying to move them I gave them a helping hand and they eventually worked on their own, however today the passenger arm is moving and the drivers seems like...

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My partner is a director in a private care company, I have offered my services if required to get staff to some of the more remote clients. When the snow hits our area, much of it gets cut off.

An example of how not to do it... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOz-huHIRC0

A quick heads-up, a Defender on George Clarkes' Amazing Spaces now!

I recently bought the Heavy Duty steel 3 piece guard from Paddock, it came with three long bolts that go through the chassis, the fourth being the missing steering box bolt, and four of these that you have with nylocks that bolt the three parts of the guard together. If you're missing any...

Whooooo??? It were Janet Ellis in my day, phwoarr!