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Thanks Just so I understand, all good at the barrel/switch, trace wires to the fuse box, and check for loss of power?

Hi All 300 tdi running, but no ignition lights or functions, so no wipers indicators ect I checked the back of the barrel ignition switch when turned to ignition 1 the live does connect to the next terminal then the next turn of the key starts it, any ideas please?

I think so, it was a Hicap before conversion and does have discs,I did see a lot of diffs for sale there last year, but no idea if they would be the same.

Oh, lots of clonking going on back there, what do you think there sold in pairs?

Hi There, Im off to the vintage land rover spares day tomorrow, and I need a rear diff for my 2005 110 TD5 HC pickup Any idea how I can make sure I get the right one please?

Yes we did, and they didn't match up, the plate was not matched to any car, just made up I think No matter how interesting I made it sound they were not coming out.

Well the plates on the truck were false, that much I know

The Police had 0 interest, my friend kept his eye on it like a hawk, ready to follow it, but I think he was getting into bed when it took off Just shows you, easy money for the Crims,I had one go off the drive a couple of years ago,Police just look at it as a minor infringement of the law me...

We spotted a later style defender parked up for 24 hours near our house was on false plates showing 58 plate Buckinghamshire / Oxford border, raised bonnet Transit style engine with halo headlights, a bit scruffy but nice truck forwards facing leather rear seats...

Ok guys the pedal is very sound, with no obvious leaks and I can't see any springs, or anywhere where a spring may be fitted. It is a 1958 so a later one.

Ah! thanks il check that in the morning,I might even go get the touch out Thanks lets hope that's all it is

Hi All, Series 1 1958 Brake pedal just decided to not come back up,brakes working fine any clues?

Hi All Can anyone please tell me the U J size I need for my defender 110 2005 HI CAP TD5 FRONT? I'm afraid of ordering the wrong size again, the one I ordered in error is to big I can access vin number it required

Thanks Col, Yes the doors look in good shape, so i shall hopefully be able to source some glass and runners thanks again

Hi All At last i have purchased my dream series one, a loverly old thing she is too My question is the glass is very Rattley one part glass and the other perspex is this standard? They rattle like crazy can I buy new felt runners? would this help or does the perspex need to go aswell? Any...