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i think i should start . there have been quite a few people asking about this . but the cost to ship to the uk will be too much

have you opened the drum and checked for worn shoes or oil build up or broken springs ? i had the same problem on a td5 defender and there was a thick grease like build up on the shoes (from a previous oil leak ) so a good cleaning with petrol and was good as new . i would do a full rebuild...

looks nice, but i like the stock look of the facelift D2

auto shift is on the other side but the cooler pipes are on the same side

ive seen the pipes ,oil sump,trans housing,range selector cable ,chassis and the floor of the body get damaged with a prop that broke .

update : i thought the wheel bearings were bad after all my checking, so we had another rear axel and thought it would be easier and less messy to swap the axels complete . after dropping the old axle it looks a little bent ( i dont know how it happened ) so it was a good call to swap the axles...

i use these brass unions they work great

sounds like the thermostat is stuck . how we usually build our discos is a custom built 5 core all metal radiator ,new thermostat and new waterpump , and we have not had any issues with them . i would at least do the thermostat and waterpump if i were you and maybe a new pressure cap . also...

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for those who might need this same part , MUC1705 is the correct part

its not easy at all . i think i could angle the spanner and get a 1/4 turn at a time but the alternator bracket and a few small things needed to be moved . but to get it tight i used a hammer and a long screwdriver , i just couldnt get enough force with the spanner

from this site they may fit but you will need centering rings for them to fit the hub and you may need different wheel nuts too im not sure Land Rover Alloy Wheels Fitment Guide - Alloy Wheels - Specialist supplier of alloy wheels and tyres packages, Fast Delivery, Buy Online.

did you check the new cable is the same as the old one (proper lenght ) also im not too sure how the D1 are set up but the selector and the leaver on the box must be in the same position ( both in Park )and then tighten up everything.

yep he knows his stuff

ive used a normal universal air con fan to replace a burnt out one and it worked out good and much cheaper than original . check out any good air con place near you that sells parts

it could be the u joint (the one near the box) on the steering shaft has seized up .easy to check .

if the lifting blocks are solid then the rubbers stay . if the blocks are soft rubber then im not sure , but i would say leave the original ones and add the blocks either way.

what type of fluid are u using ? you need a good quality fluid. and how did you drain the old fluid out ? if you drained the resivoir only, then the box and lines still have old fluid in it , you will have to change it a few more times to get the old stuff out

if it was a defender then yes the rad can come out with the fan on ..but the disco is not so easy . the fan will have to come out to get the rad out

check the simple stuff first . brake hose may be blocked or a line kinked somewhere