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Been a while since my last post here, my chassis has been condemned by the MOT man so not used my 110 for nearly a year now while ive been saving for a new chassis. Anyhow, ive seen the South African BMW engine'd defenders and its got me wanting to change the engine at the same time! My...

Hi, my drivers side front half shaft has stripped the splines and needs replacement. Im going to change both the half shaft and the drive flange but wondered if anyone knew what other parts will need replacing at the same time i.e. gaskets / oil seals etc. parts list so far comprises: RH Half...

about a week ago i managed to run out of fuel in the defender and ever since then i have been having a lot of trouble getting the engine to start from cold. normally it would come to life with the briefest of turns on the starter but now its a good 10 to 15 seconds on the starter and pumping...

As title, my silencer on the centre section is blowing. i would like to replace it with a straight through section and preferably in stainless. i have seen this on ebay and would like to know if anyone on here has bought one and have opinions on it or recommendations for an alternative?

Hi all, I bought my 1995 defender 110 in march this year, not the best example by any stretch but it has a good solid chassis and relatively low mileage (81000). It was advertised and having a small oil leak which after a short period of ownership i discovered was actually multiple oil leaks...

Hi all, my 300 tdi defender was originally leaking oil out of the flywheel housing hole so i removed the engine and replaced the rear main oil seal and t seals. fairly straight forward job, however i now have another leak which appears to be coming from the driver's side of the engine as oil...

Hi, Im trying to reinstall my 300 tdi engine after a clutch change and the manual calls for sealant to be applied to the mating faces of the flywheel housing and bell housing. Whats the reason for this when there is a hole in the bottom of the flywheel housing to allow oil to drain in case of...

Hi, while ive had the head off ive noticed that one of my rocker shaft studs has a slight wobble on it. im going to remove it and clean the hole out but wondered if i should apply a drop of threadlock to it when re-installing? Thanks Rob

Hi, Just been delivered STC2801G Payen gasket set and it comes with 5 copper washers which im having trouble identifying where they go. Items as follow: 1 x thick washer (sump plug sealing?) 1 x washer with a small notch in it 2 x thin washer 1 x smaller diameter washer than the rest Also...

Im trying to figure out the best way to do the timing belt on my 300 tdi. engine is currently on the engine stand ready for an overhaul. following the timing belt replacement guide i have it says the flywheel should be locked with the pin but because my engine is on the stand i have had to...

Hi all, ive just bought myself a 110 sw and would like to fit some of the more modern puma/tdci seats. From searching some past threads it sounds like there are two ways of doing this 1. modify the existing tub to allow correct fitment of the middle row seats or 2. fit a later tub designed for...