Recent content by GaryW

Thanks for the reply’s, sounds like I may have more problems than I hoped I would!

I am getting the chassis looked at next week. There is the area in this picture plus rear drivers side outrigger needs replacing and surrounding area needs patching. Am told by the welder that it is not structural and is an "easy" fix for an expert (it did pass its last MOT with an advisory)...

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Hi, The gearbox crossmember on my 1989 Land Rover 90 needs replacing. I had assumed that it would be a simple job to remove it and bolt in a new one, but reading about it I get the impression that getting the old one out can be a major headache. Before I start I wondered if anyone had done this...

Many thanks for the replys. Unfortunately it is a bit more than just surface rust, mainly around the rear outriggers. The engine is the original 2.5td, which doesnt have any strange sounds but does smoke a bit for a few seconds after starting. Will try to put some photos up of the rust later to...

After many months of searching for an old Defender I am finally collecting a 1989 Land Rover 90 this weekend. The 90 is what I think is classed as "rough but ready", it starts and runs ok, but comes with MOT advisories on chassis and steeing damper issues. The first thing I need is a good welder...