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HI, Need to tidy up rear of chassis, and paint a roof rack for our 90 (1989), so will be buying some black paint (more than likely Buzzwelds) It currently has a white roof, and we were contemplating spraying it black (doing the work myself). Has anybody used or knows the finish when using...

Whilst I had the intercooler pipes off, had a feel of the end of the turbo, and there is some movement of the turbo shaft. The engine is in a Defender, but came from a Disco, and we don't know its age or true mileage. My question is if anybody has replaced a 300tdi turbo lately? Just after...

Just had to drop our gearbox out due to issue with a bolt jamming in the clutch. Whilst doing the job, I noticed that the reverse switch did not have anything connected to it (it only had two male bullet connectors on a short flying lead) when dropping down the gearbox and transfer box. I'm sure...

Had to be recovered today and had to be put onto the back of a recovery truck, and taken home. Out for a run this afternoon. Heard a slight 'bang'/knock from in front of the gearstick area (clutch/bellhousing), which then sounded like something spinning round fast. Moments later, LOTS of noise...

We have a defender with the 300tdi from a Discovery in, so unsure of the accurate mileage of the engine, and its service history (easily over 100k miles though). I am just about to give it an oil and filter change (and drop the sump to try and re-seal it), and was wondering peoples views on...

We have a 1989 Defender with a Discovery 300tdi and running gear fitted, Just wondering if anybody has fitted a larger intercooler to one from another vehicle (obviously with some adaptation). I know there are 'off the shelf' parts available from tuning companys, but they seem a hefty price (due...

Need to replace the door hinges on our 1989 90, and fit new door seals at the same time. Has anybody purchases and fitted any recently that they can recommend ( if you can remember where you got them from and what brand they are it would be really bloomin helpful). I have had a good search, and...