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Like a rescue dog a used Landy can have all sorts of issues that only come to light over time. And, like the old biscuit tin lids, the parts never tend to go back on in the same way they came off.

Helping a friend connect a starter motor in a 1987 90 2.5 td (19j). The starter motor has fitted ok, the 'bunch' of wires/clip on wire have been fitted to the top section leaving a black cable from the chasis and the live from the battery. The question is where do these two fit? Neither of us...

I removed a starter motor (an old Valeo model) from a 1987 90 2.5 TD. I have been assured that the replacement (a Lucas model) will fit. However, I can't get the screw holes to line up (I believe that part of the starter motor unit is preventing me from turning the s. motor sufficiently to line...

I'm in the process of trying to eliminate the reasons as to why the TD 90 (19j) won't start. I'm guessing the solenoid, start motor or a bad earth. So far, I've checked and cleaned the earth point that's bolted to the gearbox area. I assume that there are others (near headlights and under the...

Cheers all, I live in between both Bury St Edmunds and Diss. I will place some images on in the near future. Currently, trying to sort out a non starting engine... . Trust me to misplace the correct sized socket to get at the solenoid... :mad:

Greetings from East Anglia. Now proud owner of a Defender TD 90. Hours (of fun) spent under the bonnet, tinkering away. Goodbye savings!?! Next stop, join a club and take the beast off road... .

I've been overhauling a TD Defender 90 (1987 year). The engine doesn't start. The lights work ok. When I turn the key there is a single click and nothing more other than a slight dimming of the lights. The solonoid and wiring was checked, the battery is fully charged (the solonoid was replaced...

hello there from the UK!