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That’s the kiddy I checked topix but it only had it for the side and brake lights

I need the other end of that, so the standard plug behind the os lamp asembily has been cut out so everything needs crimping in. I’ve tried figuring it out with a multimeter with no joy

Hi I’d like to fit a 7 pin plug but the previous owner has cut the plug and crimped the previous trailer harness. (The old 7 pin plug is no longer fitted) could someone supply a diagram to crimp a new plug to the vehicle

It was more of a joke, my classic isn’t in terrible condition from what I can see so far. I’m planning on getting a unit over the next month or so, then I can start the strip down, first plan of action is to strip down and get the chassis acid dipped then galvanised with a painted finish. Then...

Well my chain is rattling like a bastard, I have access to topix and it says to remove the head but I love a short cut

Would it be a good idea using zinc annodes to reduce corrosion

I know a man who’s an marine engineer and swears by stainless fixings. So that’s why I was going to use them

Wire looms, body panels, rear floor panel the list goes on

i just fix the ****ers the oldest Land Rover we've had in was a 2004 disco td5, we dont restore and a lot of the parts are obsolete making it impossible for us to do as a main dealer we can only use genuine parts. however the parts i can get will be at cost + vat i'm just trying to get a rough...

hi i know the post is old just after an update how things went. i have a nasty rattle on my td5 and ive found part of the tensioner in the sump so i assume its that making the noise. what steps did you take to remove the front cover? head off?

Most things are fixed with a update these days and I haven’t started it cause my drive isn’t the ideal place for a rebuild

I just don’t want to waste x amount should I sell it in 5 years time

I swapped an Audi A4 avant which I paid 4K for but if I’m going to spend 7 on the referb id at least like my money back but obviously the value is in the eye of the beholder

Also how much would a full restoration be worth in the real world?

I have a friendly partsman who sells them to me at cost, however some parts aren't produced anymore and some aftermarket parts are better quality

someone whos employed to work on land rovers by a genuine dealership

the main issue is finding a reasonably priced unit to do the work for some reason suffolk isnt cheap for units, most the work ill do myself including painting

hi i'm a Land Rover tech, my Ex MOD 90 has been off the road for two years now and im thinking about doing a nut and bolt restore inc galv chassis and bulkhead. My question is... How much have you spend restoring your defender? Any recommendations on parts or suppliers How long did it take? ex...

I’d assume somewhere like maplin