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Hi, I need to fold the driver seat forward on a Defender 90 TD5, to change the seat belt. The side lever is stuck, tried penetrating oil to no avail. Anyone have a trick how to free this up ?

i have removed 2 of the 4 rear seats in my TD5 90 and made storage boxes in their place. MOT is now due, anyone know what the position is with this change ?

I have Shear nuts on my roof rack after having had a previous one stolen. However I now want to remove it to fit roof bars. How do I get the roof rack off ?

I need a replacement steering pump, Britpart £156, Rimmer Bros £150, anyone got any view on those or other recommendations and is the job straightforward. Also is it best to change hoses as well?

Hi, I was looking for a Caddy 530 High side kit, apparently they are no longer in business. Has anyone made their own high side for a trailer? Any tips advice appreciated. Cheers John

2006 TD5 Defender 90. Had an issue with starting and engine not pulling above 40mph. Had fuel pump replaced along with new filter. Now starting is ok and filter primes however after only 1 1/2 - 2 miles engine cuts out. Then will not start for a while. It seems that the pump is priming but then...

Has anyone bought one of the code readers and if so what do you think of it?

Defender TD5 2006 105k. I had a recent issue with poor starting, changed fuel filter and improved though not perfect. At weekend starting very poor to the extent that I thought it woul not start, however did so. Since then not pulling well, get up to 40 in 5th and feels like engine tightening...

Got up this morning to take dogs out, thought something doesn't look right. Someone had robbed my LED indicators, brake & side lights the grill & light surrounds. Fitted my old lights back on, then whilst talking to a neighbour he said what was in them bolt holes. It was only then I realised...

2006 TD5 Defender 90 Diff light not working I have checked diff is locking. Looked at dash lights but no individual bulbs all on one circuit board. What is the method of checking the switch at the diff end can it be accessed from underneath or do I need to strip gaiter and move cubby box?

I just renewed my insurance and found Adrian Flux to be a decent price and nice & easy to deal with. Being covered third party for any car and the offer to upgrade to fully comp for £20 is a good option.

Had my driver side window put through last night and my £60 dash cam & 5 year old sat nav robbed, they will be luck to get £40 for them. Anyone got an idea on cost of window replacement, the glass replacement sites want you to book first and difficult to get comparison prices.

Top corner driver side headlining getting damp. Checked roof seal and there is a slight tear in rubber, what best to fill gap with ?

I was checking diff oil and greasing UJ's when I had a look at rear shocks. Their is a lot of play at the bottom end on both. Tried to tighten nut but the whole shock just turns ha do I tighten this up and is it possible something has come off the shock making it such a loose fit?

2006 TD5 with Central Locking. Had first really cold morning on Merseyside today, tried to open doors with remote. Door would unlock them immediately lock again, tried with key only as well. I had to go round and unfreeze the 3 doors locks before they would stay open. Any hints or tips on...

Hi, in Beyws Y Coed as a last minute getaway, are official lanes nearby that anyone is aware of?

although battery indicator is green it doesn't look too good to me!

I have a 2006 Defender and have been double de clutching of late, only started to see how it was done. I find the changes are better. Are there any disadvantages or issues with continuing?

I am thinking of painting my Caddy 530 trailer to match the Defender. Any advice on prepping and painting the current plain aluminium panels would be welcome. Cheers John

Looking for a pair of axle stands and have seen 3 tonne Ratchet Axle Stands at Halfords for £30 and at B&Q for £21. Has anyone used such an item not sure if I would feel safe using them rather than a conventional stand with a load pin? Any views welcome, cheers John