The brake vacuum pump on my 90 300Tdi was shot and I replaced it a couple of weeks ago and it made a hell of a difference. You can tell if the vacuum pump is working by starting the engine with your foot on the brake pedal. If the vacuum pump is working you should feel the pedal go down slightly...
I've just filled my R380 gearbox with Smith and Allen MTF and it made a massive difference. Part of the reason would be that the gearbox only had about a litre and a half of an unknown fluid in it. The gearchange between 1st and 2nd was a bit crunchy before and reverse was difficult after a run...
Did full change of mine 2 days ago. Took me about 21/2 hours with ciggy and tea breaks. Did it on the front drive with no jack available. Between the 2 diffs, gearbox and transfer box I took out a total of about 3 litres of fluids!!! Needless to say I put in considerably more. The gearbox is now...
Can one of you tell me the size of the bolt that passes through the chassis outrigger and the bottom of the bulkhead. I'm in the middle of fitting tree/rock sliders from Richmond Shotblasting and the existing bolt is being a bit difficult despite being soaked in WD40 for a week, so it may need...
Never too late. I wish more people would report back on how they solved their LR related problems. I, and I am sure many others, have wasted a lot of time following threads that don't come to a conclusion. So good on you, this thread may help someone else.
I'm after a Dixon Bate adjustable tow bar to fit a 1995 Defender 300Tdi 90. Can collect in Herts /Beds area. If you have one for sale please PM with a photo and price.
West Lothian is not the 'bonniest' part of Scotland by any means but there are some interesting off road opportunities on old industrial ground. I suggest you phone Alex Lindsay on 01506 854 827. He is 'Mr Land Rover' in that area, an accomplished off road competitor and has a commercial LR...