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Hi Border, they both came off my 1980 Series 3 2.25 petrol. Mart

Hi I hope I am ok posting this in this section? I was having a clear out and have some bits and pieces lying about (see pic attached). Someone may have use of them (no charge) Included: 594629, 236541, 235548, 539993, 236632 All used so might not be of interest, apart from the alternator...

i have noticed that Defender prices are up since I owned one 20 yrs ago. I suppose the Series/Defender LRs lend themselves to being stripped (bolt off) parts?

Hi all My neighbour said he saw a large convoy of lightweights on the A65 the other day. Any ideas what was going on? I'm intrigued Thanks Mart

Hi all. So last week i decided to change the gearbox and transfer box oil, They were both very low on oil After refilling with EP90 I noticed a slow drip from where the output shaft meets the transfer box (from part no, 236548) See red arrow below So i ordered a new oil seal (FRC1780). I...

Thanks for your replies :)

Hi I don't really mess too much with the electrics but I would like to understand the diagrams a bit more, I have researched the symbols but can't seem to find out what the red circled symbols are? I presume number 2 is just a connector? I thought number 1 was a fuse but the fuse is shown...

Hi I got same issue, only in colder months. I only do a few miles at the weekend, so I started running it for 25 mins midweek and although it's still there, it has reduced it.

Thanks Lynall All I can see is rust inside, so will get a new pair

Hi All I have read a few posts about axle breathers but most seem related to extended ones with tubes not the one I have (see pic). I have a leak from the diff/shaft seal so I am replacing this seal at the weekend. I have read that a dodgy breather can exasperate a leak (pressure finding the...

Just wanted to say thank you for posting the advice on seized diff plugs. I was really struggling with the filler plug, then gave your 50:50 acetone/oil a go. I didn't hold out much hope but gave them a soaking and the next day it worked a treat. The drain plug looked really seized, but with a...

Hi Thanks for your replies I have seen the V112 form online https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/925057/v112-declaration-of-exemption-from-mot.pdf I will get it printed off and go to the post office :)

Hi All I have a Series 3 registered on 22/12/1980. The Gov.uk site says "you do not need to get an MOT if the vehicle was built or first registered more than 40 years ago". So I don't need an official MOT (I will probably get one done for peace of mind) So the MOT exemption date is a rolling...

Thanks all Good idea about the rad muff. It has a thermostat fitted. I cleaned the breather but I didn't check the pipes..........DOH! This weekend was the first time in months that I experienced the steady drips on my head. LOL Martin

Hi All I noticed recently when topping up with engine oil that the filler cap had some cream like deposits inside, I then had a look and could see the same stuff inside the rocker cover. I started to panic thinking that coolant was mixing with the the oil. However the coolant has remained at...