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Hey guys, started using the discovery for off road recently but having an issue where my tyres hit the inside of rear arches and tear the inner arches to bits. would extended bump stops fix this problem? I know a lot say extended bump stops aren’t used to reduce articulation anything else I...

Hey guys, a winch I have didn’t end up fitting on my bumper so wondered if anyone knew what type/brand/sort of winch I need? the bumper is a discover 1 tubular winch number, branded “venom”. Came on the truck when I got it, but have found same bumper on eBay but got no reply from sellers in...

Hey guys, I’ve read most of the topics on this subject but a lot of the links are out of date so thought I’d make a new post. I’m after a new cartridge to rebuild my defender 200tdi turbo. Not after anything more then just bog standard unit. Anyone know the current cheapest place to find one...

Hey guys, I’ve been looking to fit a timing case breather, I don’t really want to drill and tap as don’t want to take the whole case of my question is would removing my air con and it’s tensioner for a shorter belt open up the spot for one of the breather plate kits to bolt on or are the...

Anyone in the Hampshire area got experience in cutting the arches to fit flat dog arch extensions on a 5 door? to a decent standard, I don’t really want to mess it up and risk parts rusting out in the future

Hey guys, ive got a constant leaking drip, check photo for location. Seems to be from where front prop goes into transfer box anyone had experience in this and know the process to stop the leak? It’s bad enough that I want to sort it out ASAP. What will be required to fix the issue and how...

Hey guys 300tdi discovery engine this pipe broke today, goes from brake servo pipe. struggling to find the replacement L shape connection hose, anyone know it’s name? also what’s it do and is it safe to drive still? many thanks

Hey guys, I have a Land Rover 90 (1989) and a discovery 1 300tdi (1997). my question is are the wheels between the two interchangeable? Discovery is on standard alloys 90 is on steels with insa turbo tyres, maybe worth noting I think my 90 does seem to have a disco rear axle as it has discs...

Hey guys, I’m sorting out the usual rear tub seat belt mount corrosion issue with the galv panels from yrmit. I’ve wire brushed all the crap of and would like to spray the underside of rear tub belt area before final fitment of the galv panels which will go on top of whatever I use to paint...

Hey guys, Looking to purchase a snorkel, more so to stop grit and crap getting to the turbo as looks as if the turbo fins have taken some damage in the past. I understand it’s unlikely I’m going to get a water tight seal using the wing on a 200tdi but it would be nice. Will be used off road...

Hey guys, just wondered if anyone knows what colour this could be? It’s not the original colour of the defender but not sure if it’s a genuine LR colour or not? Any ideas?

Hey guys, I’m after someone or recommendations for someone to weld repair my bulkhead, so I can then have it sand blasted and galvanised. Ideally someone with experience in the specific job rather then just “any old welder” The bulkhead is completely bare and removed from truck so just a case...

Hey guys, Removed my seatbox and fuel tank to do some repairs and found this... seemed to drive fine? What’s it for and best way to repair? many thanks

Hey, I believe my defender to be painted in raptor paint (blue colour), I am rebuilding my seat box and belt area and want to paint them the same colour as the exterior but I am struggling to find the same colour in a simple spray can form, do they do spray cans? If not what is the process of...

Looking to add a simple system to my 200tdi 90 found this on eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111618087239 anyone have experience with these guys? Seems awfully cheap when other systems seem about £300+ cheers guys

Found this wire behind my dash, seems to plug into left side of column. It’s been cut and replaced with a red wire then goes into engine bay and doesn’t connect to anything? Any ideas? Should I remove and connect the purple/black back together I also have this greenish/blue wire shown in last...

Due to a non starting issue I’ve decided to change my earth cables. This earth is the battery to gearbox one, it has a attachment as shown in pictures, this was not connected to anything and seems to have been snapped off. Would this cause starter motor issues? many thanks

200tdi engine with what seems quite a bad oil leak, I’m just not to sure if it’s from the rocker cover or else where. What do you guys think? I’ve stripped turbo and inlet off already to give it a good clean up It’s a new purchase so not sure how long it’s been leaking but I’m looking to get...