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    clutch problems

    Air in the system?
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    3 way Tee piece for brake vacuum pipes on 2.25d

    Don't know the part number but if you know the hose internal diameter you could look at something like these CBS Online Ltd | Hose Connectors - Nylon Joiners, Tee's, Y's, Reducers and Elbows - Tee's
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    spring bushes

    Only if they are knackered. You will probably find that the spares are the wrong diameter as parabolics generally have a bush with a larger outside diameter.
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    Anybody else put a td in a series??

    yep, just done it but not on the road yet. Had to weld a new mount on the rhs chassis as the one for the petrol engine fouled the injector pump
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    Red and yellow push buttons

    Do you mean the levers attached to the gearbox? Try looking at the second post down in this forum.
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    Gearbox

    7.50 tyres
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    Gearbox repairs in situ?

    Nice one, thanks. Luckily i have special tool 0001. It has come in useful many times already! I will get cracking tonight
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    Gearbox repairs in situ?

    Hi guys, its been a while but i have finally got the gearbox out. What should be my first step in the rebuild (after cleaning all of the crap off it)? Will i need any special tools (i have a bearing puller set and access to a press)? Thanks
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    Convert hard top to canvas

    Truck cab with 3/4 tilt or full canvas?
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    fuel tank sender and engine issues

    You've got it driving already? Nice one!
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    Bench seats/insurance warning

    Just seen this UK insurers in retreat from side-seat Defenders | Autocar
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    Can i fit RR diffs and 7.50's?

    Hi all I am just finishing rebuilding the axles on my S3 88" and am trying to decide wether i should fit RR classic or series diffs. I will be running 7.50's for the extra ground clearance and is powered by a 2.5TD. Will i be running the risk of overgearing it and potentially braking the...
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    series 3 cant get engine back in

    Helped someone from this forum who had the same problem yesterday (albeit a 200tdi). The clutch plate was out of line so we sorted that with an alignment tool i had made up a few years ago. The wading plug on the flywheel housing was also catching on the gearbox crossmember so just jacked the...
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