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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...

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...

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

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...

hi I need some advice please I have just brought a front swivel kit for my 90 I opened the box and it appears to only have the top swivel pin in the kit is this normal? I would have thought it should have both top and bottom pins as part of the kit, if it does'nt should i buy the bottom pin...

Hi I am rebuilding my 90 and want to put new seats in have seen Sam's Trim at some shows just wondering if any one has used them for there seats and are they any good.

Hi currently rebuiding 200tdi and have brought a td5 heater i have cleaned the outer case and want to paint it before i fit it what paint should i use been tempted to use vht paint as i have some but thought it might smell if it gets hot what do you think any advice thanks in advance:)

Hi i want to put a new loom in my 200tdi has any one used auto sparks before if so are the looms any good

Hi all happy new year I have a defender 200tdi and am about to change the rocker cover gasket and the re seal the oil sump. My question is do i need to use a sealant as well as the gasket on the rocker cover if so what should i use, and for the oil sump is it true that on a 200tdi there is no...

well i have done it now just dropped me bulkhead off to be galvanised will have to wait to see if it distortes.

Hi I have a defender 200tdi and am thinking of changing the steering wheel any advice on type and size would be a gret help. cheers :):)

hi everyone I need to buy a new angle grinder and was wondering if anyone had any advice on which model to buy. Cheers

Hi I have a bulkhead that i want to get galvanized (see my previous thread) but have noticed that one of the window location studs has rusted away is there any way to replace them. cheers

Good evening I have just got a price for my 90 bulkhead to be sand blasted and galvanised £110 plus vat the only thing they said was that they could not guarantee that it would not distort, I am currently rebuilding my 90 and have brought a new galv chassis would any of you have your bulk head...

Good Evening everyone I am currently rebuilding my 200tdi and have the engine out at moment giving it a clean are there any jobs I should carry out on the engine while it is on the floor cheers :)