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    1985 3.5 v8 - why does it take a long time to rev down?

    Hi All Thanks in advance. I have a 1985 factory 3.5V8 on carbs 24K miles, everything is standard. It runs fine, it revs up really nicely but it doesnt doesnt rev down like i expected it to. it just takes longer then i expected, i have 2 theories, what do you think or do you have any...
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    Locking fuel cap.

    30 bloody quid myn was!! (85 v8), didnt do a locking n as standard. I left it on the side of the pump after my first trip to pertol station.
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    waterproof v8

    Cheers for all the advice from everyone above or below that adds. I don’t really know about these things but one thing i have found out is... if whatever it is your protecting is sealed, if something’s does get in, can you get it out if it doesn’t have a breather....i.e. seal...
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    Landy's and wheel clamps

    The clamp chains themselfs might not be long enough to fit around the wheel completely , apart from that the front plate is still going to block your nuts, either way, if its does fit on, just make it sit central to the wheel and drive it anyway lol
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    V8 Engine in a Series 2???

    You know a lightweight is prob the heaviest. series 2 looks nicer then lightweight i recon. I think it would be abit of a job getting the engine and gearbox mounted correctly, one for the elders to answer really. goodluck!
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    Suspension, not lifting or anything like that, elders knowledge required

    Cool cool, When we rebuilt it we had a look at the springs, they didnt have any markings on them atall (we know there original though as paperwork is sound, but doesnt say anything diff about the springs) and when compairing with heavy duty after market springs they didnt seem alike. Will grab...
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    Suspension, not lifting or anything like that, elders knowledge required

    Hi all I have a 1985 factory v8, i believe it was purchased as a comerical vehicle. I know its old and cars these days have progressed but it seems really solid. I would expect it to be a softer ride on the road for it to be more flexible offroad. Would the landy come with harder springs as...
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    Defender alloys, Powder coating price?

    lol basically. soz daverave
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    Diff fluid help

    Bustersbus, cheers for pointing out the transfer box plug for me.
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    Noobies (and others) Run - South of Basingstoke

    lol i did ponder, it started at the top were your wheels wernt quite in the tracks. all good though. Cant wait till the next one, there were some really nice lanes there. now clean her up for a car show next weekend!
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    Power Steering Grown ?

    Is this stationary or moving? moving i would say tyre rub maybe, stationary i would say that sounds normal but dont know about the vibrations when stationary. either way if you just bought it, take it back and get hem to look at it for free.
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    Seat re-trim help needed

    We got out kit from - Upholstery_and_Interiors wasnt really any hassle to do infront of the tv
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    Noobies (and others) Run - South of Basingstoke

    Afternoon All, May i say thank you to The Mad Hat Man for arranging this outing. Sorry we didnt complete the whole day, we lived just down the road from the lane after lunch, Turns out mum had some jobs for us that i, um, 'forgot' about. Nichblog - Greenlane with the LandyZone Nice to...
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    anyone got a pic of a slate grey defender ?

    Thats me primer, with a spray of slate gray from rattle can bought from keith gott. i have pondered its a little dark :)
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    anyone got a pic of a slate grey defender ?

    off the gun All together Polished up. fresh paint, first outing Core 4x4 too many green lanes since then, respray in in 5 months. soz bout pic size, grabbed from my site. Slate Gray - Colour code 346 - sorry cant remember where dad got it from but can find out for...
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