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Im going to change the transfer box on the defender 300tdi . I was wondering what transfer box would be best to put in ? The discovery 1.22 box is what everyone seems to talk about . Would this be a straight forward fit to the 300tdi ? I can sit at 55mph on a motorway and stress it at 60 but...

Hey all my rear axle seals are leaking bad and I wasn’t sure if it’s from the actual seal or the diff flange as there’s too much oil to tell . Is there a way to check or am I best just ordering the seal for £6 rather than the diff flange for £40

Hi all I have an 89 defender with the old big square reverse and brake lights at the back . Ive updated all the indicator lights ect with the Wipac set and I’ve seen the new clear circular LED shape brake and reverse lights and was wondering if they would be a straight swap for my old square ones ?

Hi all I have a defender 300tdi and it’s just had the oils changed and serviced . It cruises at about 50-55mph max if I push anymore than this it’s high revs and isn’t worth it. My tyres are normal size and everything runs smooth. I’m not wanting a fast defender by any means haha but what speed...

Hi all I have a 1989 defender 90 which has had the engine swapped to the 300tdi . Does anyone know what gearbox oil I need and diff oil ? Thanks all

Hi all . I’m just wondering what part I need to change my bonnet catch. Currently I have the rubber bungs on the external of the side wings that connect into each side of the bonnet to Keep it attached down . Is there a conversion of some sort I need so I can get rid of the side catches ...

Hi all I’ve had a research through the forums and I’m still slightly confused. My 2 doors are completely rotten and I’m going to be replacing them . Mine is the 1989 model . I’ve heard people saying that all doors fit and I’ve also heard people saying modifications need to be made . I have...

Hi guys just checking before I order the T10 bulbs that these ones would do the job for my dash lights . Update the hard to see green for the led . Has anyone done this mod ?

Hi guys I’ve been looking through the forum and from the looks of it my crank seals need doing as it’s leaking oil from the sump area . I’ve heard people say to replace the T seals also . It’s a big job with the engine out. I won’t be doing this myself as I have no equipment to do this. Has...

Hi all my locks are very temperamental on my 89 defender 90 I bought new lock barrels but are too short and don’t seem the correct thickness. Does anyone have a link to the correct part needed ? Thanks all Looking forward to getting her upgraded

Hi all my locks are very temperamental on my 89 defender 90 I bought new lock barrels but are too short and don’t seem the correct thickness. Does anyone have a link to the correct part needed ? Thanks all Looking forward to getting her upgraded I have an image of the new barrel that doesn’t...

Hi all my friend is looking at a defender and seems a fair price . It failed on the MOT and then passed. Plates have been welded on 2 yrs ago * Near side front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced * Near side rear vehicle...

Hi all I have a 1990 defender90 200tdi I think it had around 111bhp if I was to up this up for better mpg and better overall driving everyday what options do I have ? I’ve heard it’s the 300tdi that you can remap . What do people do with the older ones ? Just after a little more power for...