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After installing the new gearbox this (coming from harness) cable is left over and I just can't fint where it's suppose to go. Any ideas?

Ok, I've installed my Ashcroft R380 and filled it up with Dexron III according to Ashcrofts recommendation. They say they find Dexron III to be better than MTF94. Gearing is a little notchy, and there is vibration while driving (I feel it by holding the gear lever) Is this normal? Must admit i...

My 90 td5 died on the highway after about 1 hour of driving. Before that the engine sounded like it didn't get the fuel required. Water sensor, left indicator flicker on the dashboard. Several attempts to restart drained the battery. A kind man stopped and offered help, he was a mechanic...

Just got my R380. Ashcroft recommends Dexron III för the gearbox. Would this one do the job? http://www.biltema.se/sv/Bilvard/Olja-och-Smorjmedel/Hydraul--och-transmissionsolja/Transmissionsolja-2000028186/ I've read about the redline MTL, but it costs 4 times more...

So my new R380 gearbox just arrived from Ashcroft and I'm now doing some research for the swap procedure. According to Haynes manual it's recommended to use a workshop crane inside the vehicle as well as a jack underneath. Does anyone have "hack" instead of using a crane? (since I have to...

I currently run General Grabber 235 85 16 on alloy rims. Does anyone know if I can go for a lower profile, like 70 or 75 without problems? What does the height do more than giving clearence? Thanks

Hi, in my manual (td5 XS 2003) there's a picture of a lug nut cover removal tool and a special socket to remove the lug nut. I assume the covers are for theftprotection and looks since they have a slight play. I don't have these tools. The removal tool look like this...

...window covers?

Hi guys! I need some advice on my gearbox, sounding like it's about to explode any minute now. So I began my 300km weekend trip this morning, happy as always driving my beloved Defender. I know the 5th gear has been noisy for some time (sounds like a worn bearing), otherwise no big issues...

I did a testdrive today with the gearbox tunnel removed and I heard sounds that just cant be normal. There's a nasty rattling sound on acceleration wich goes away as speed increases. The engine and gearbox looks to me like they have loose mounts. Help on this would be much appreciated. Link...

New member here from Sweden, and pretty new to Defenders. Drive a 2003 Defender XS and LOVE it. Just starting to get to know the car mechanically so I hope to learn from you all.