Recent content by Sid65

Hi its a 200tdi

Hi my Wife can drive and would like it fixed

Hi all can anyone recommend a mobile mechanic around Burton on Trent area I need an alternator changing. I have brought a 100amp type, but I have just had an operation on my arm which was unexpected so will be out of action for over 12 weeks

HI All I have just brought a britpart alternator 100amp kit you get with it a thick red lead am I right in saying this lead goes from the new alternator to the starter motor? I have a defender 90 200tdi also with the existing alternator leads do I cut the original connector off and crimp some...

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Hi i am rebuilding my 90 galv chassis etc it now time to consider Insurance does anyone know of the best insurance company that will insure rebuilds cheers

Hi all still rebuilding my 90 but need advice its coming time when i need to fit me lights which should if fit original or NAS. do carling switches exchange directly or do you need to buy extra bits and whats the best sound proofing thinking about recovering my seats with outlast...

Autosparks they were very good with me when i brought one off them knocked some money off for cash

thanks for the advise i have a new galv chassis that have them fitted and have found the brackets i need to weild to chassis i have put new shocks and springs on as well

Hi i have a 200tdi defender and am thinking of fitting anti roll bars but i do not seem to have and brackets on my axles to fit the bars too should i wield some brackets on cheers in advance

Hi has any one installed a kenlowe pre heater into there defender are they any good and are they easy to install thanks

no the spade connectors are all the same colour i could actually kick my self for not making a note after making a note on everything else i will try it thank you for your response

Hi rebuilding defender 200tdi and have got to the stage of installing a new wireing loom from auto sparks i seem to have taken a photo of every thing apart from the back of the ignition switch now cannot see what wire goes where i have 1) white + red 2) white +orange 3)white+ black/grey...

first go at changing swivels the offside went pretty much O.K no left over bits!! Driverside i've got one washer left which won't fit behind the circlip on the drive hub, got one skinny washer back but can't fit the thicker one. Have used gaskets & also gasket sealer could this be why the...

Can any one help as i am really cheesed off rebuilding 90 after everything thought i would fit a second hand td5 heater can anyone help brought a seal from craddocks but it seems miles to big it's a wedge shape but i cannot see how it will compress to fit up against the bulk head what i thought...