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Hi all, spent all day messing with this and still no joy! Just putting back together my series 2 - positive earth: before I took it to pieces, the engineer fired and ran well. Now started to reassembly and it won’t fire or spark. The wiring was a dogs dinner, so have run a 12v jumper to the...

Hi all, I am in the process of restoring a series 2 that has been sat in barn for 30 years. I haven’t attempted to start the engine yet, any advice on how to recommission it to test the engine is working? Coolant was drained when stored and there is oil in the engine. Any advice welcome!

Hi all, I am in the process of restoring a series 2 that has been sat in barn for 30 years. I haven’t attempted to start the engine yet, any advice on how to recommission it to test the engine is working? Coolant was drained when stored and there is oil in the engine. Any advice welcome!

Hi all, so I be been trying to diagnose the “clunk” I get in 1st and 2nd and when lifting of the accelerator pretty much in all gears. when setting off in 1st there’s what feels links a “shudder” but doesn’t happen all the time, if you “take up” the slack then it’s not as bad... which is what...

Hi all, so I be been trying to diagnose the “clunk” I get in 1st and 2nd and when lifting of the accelerator pretty much in all gears. when setting off in 1st there’s what feels links a “shudder” but doesn’t happen all the time, if you “take up” the slack then it’s not as bad... which is what...

Hi all, I'm looking to do a conversion form truck to van - and am looking to buy a new rear door. Obviously the Landy doesn't have any hardware currently, so I wanted to know what the difference is between the different doors. I've been looking at paddocks and they have 2 models - 2007 and...

Hi all, So I have a bit of a problem when setting off, with kangarooing in first, I think I have narrowed down the options to transmission, but wanted to canvas option... So History: The Landy has been remapped by alive, and this is when the problem become more apparent... I think the increase...

Hi all, So I have a bit of a problem when setting off, with kangarooing in first, I think I have narrowed down the options to translation, but wanted to canvas option... So History: The Landy has been remapped by alive, and this is when the problem become more apparent... I think the increase...

Hi all, I replaced all oils on the landy 90. TD5 p10 , gear box I used 75w-90 as recommended by the local factors... but changing to 3rd seems to have a little "crunch" when warmed up... only slight and with a slow change and engine speed its fine... Read that the box should be using MTF94 -...

Hi all, just finished the rebuild on the td5 and it’s developed a fault... Engine light comes on and then no throttle. Turn off and on and clears itself. read it with a Delphi reader which is showing a over boost fault... I’ve had the actuator off and tested it with vacuum pump, working...

Hi all, I've just finished the exterior rebuild, full nut and bolt and refurb job and a lick of fresh paint. Interior is next... Just interested to know peoples thoughts on it? few before and after pics

Thought I'd share some photos of the re build to date, with a few before and after pics...

Hi all, urgent problem! Just re chassis’in my 90, engine all back in and everything connected up. But won’t start: - power to all fuses - no power to fuel pump - Engine won’t turn over. many ideas...

Hi all, wanting some recommendations for replacement front wings for TD5. Is there anyone who makes decided parts at reasonable prices? The LH wing needed front headlight and side panel - I know its possible to get a new head light panel but it appears to be spot welded across the front...

Just a quick one, any thoughts as to why the rear axel of a 90 td5 would be really stiff, it will roll but with high resistance. Any ideas would be great, before I have to strip it down!

Hi all, Can anyone help with a pdf for engine part numbers for Defender 90 TD5? I have used the part number pdf's from the top of the forum for body and axels etc, but they only cover up to the 300TDi. Just wondered if someone could point me in the right direction.

Hi guys, Anyone know what sealants are used around the body parts of the landy? some seem to remain soft, like on edges of doors seat etc. Others seem to be harder, like windscreen etc. What do most people use?

Morning, so the new galvanised chassis arrived yesterday... the question is leave it or paint it? What’s the opinion?

Anyone got advice or experience of straightening out panels... rear tub is the worst, I guess reversing trailer accidents! I’m going to replace the rear surrounds... but wondered if there are any tips to straighten them out... also have push dents on the doors... where someone has pushed...

Any advice on the best place to get new replacement body panels for the 90? Front wing panels really. Anyone one to avoid?