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What happened to James Martin? I see he doesn't have recent activity yet was a mainstay on here some 5 or so years ago when I was last on.

Hi Don't have engine crane handy. Question- OK to Jack under sump to raise engine off the mounts? Both boxes are already removed by hand. Engine I can rock but no way lifting. Must be 300kg. Have lowered front chassis to the floor to help. Only idea I can think of is jacking chassis...

Chassis and engine matches VIN

TD5 green Disco This was my first landy and was bought because it had come originally from Cornwall and has done 2 winters in Scotland, only. Starts, runs, drives, stops Was parked up because hub bearings went and same day I bought 1st Defender. If going back on road needs new front nearside...

Turn key and hear a clunk from engine bay Eventually after a dozen or so attempts at starting the starter motor kicks and engine starts Not had a look yet, but only thought so far is bad earth? Anyone know where to look first for simple things? Thank you

Soon changing the clutch for the second time on 200tdi 110 CSW. Many lessons learned from the first time. This time round both boxes will be refurbished at the same time as the clutch change as they will be coming out the front with the engine. Bought the rebuild kit for the transfer box...

200tdi Defender 110 I replaced the front passenger side some months ago and now need to replace the drivers side. Can anyone remember which way the thread turns on the drivers side? A part number would be just great. Thank you

Hi, Just thought I'd share a time / effort saving idea here I stumbled across for removing slave cylinder bolts, and works just as well when putting them back in. I have read on here previously someone got their head stuck, so this should help those inclined toward such behaviour, also. 2...

Is it possible to replace bulkhead outriggers on a defender 110 200tdi without removing any bodywork? Otherwise I am assuming the best option would be plates. Thank you

Used a rust and paint stripper tool attacked to a drill but doesn't reach right into the nook and crannies Apart from sand blasting, any other method?

One leak remains - rear of transfer box. I havent worked on the Tbox so dont even know what box it is - Defender 1992 200tdi. Please advise of correct seal kit? Leaking from rear where goes toward handbrake drum. Thank you

Is it just a case of new seals? Tablespoon size puddle in morning so getting a bit out of hand Cant see exactly where coming from because running onto back of handbrake drum and getting thrown everywhere

Do all preventative maintenance myself to make sure its done right, good parts used, and spot potential issues to fix before they need fixed. Very busy dad with baby...so maintenance can no longer take an entire day - couple hours max at a time working flatout. Just replaced stub axle seals on...

possible how?

One of these allen key headed ones Any idea how to get it out now? Any idea what size bolt so I can buy a replacement?

Bearmach do 510lb but they are 40mm lift Just looking for standard but as high lb rating as possible (sick of passengers moaning about going too fast and about to roll over etc) Dont mind hard ride Any other nutters out there found 1000lb springs etc? Disclaimer: I do no off-road and tow...

I can only find tractor tyres! Any suggestions? Must be the skinny ones, not 235's

Defender pulling to the right. Went to free off pistons on N/S front calliper only to find the inside of the disc covered in grease and pads had soaked grease up. Looked closer and saw grease coming from hub area...black...just like swivel grease! Is there a specific seal I need to order and...

Hi All, Got a compression tester but as this is the first time I have used it on a 200tdi I would like to know what size/ type thread dummy injector to buy? Or maybe someone knows the thread size/ type on the glow plugs? Thanks

Put this pump on at weekend past. Was second hand but promised me it ran fine or I could take back. I collected from sellers house. Does not respond to accelerator. It starts off starter motor and runs at fast idle belching smoke out exhaust. Obviously I feel like a twit but I'm not interested...