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Well thank you for all the tips - as you can see I managed to get it done. Took about 2hrs - bolts came out with the breaker bar and didn’t shear (thank god) knocked them out nice and easy. Had a little trouble getting the ball joint to dislodge but a little heat from the blow torch loosened it...

Thanks guys I will try and post some before and after pictures of hopefully my success, over the coming weeks....

Thanks guys - yes purchased the ball joint and fulcrum all in one so hopefully won’t need too much fiddling and the press. The Rust and corrosion... I know! I am getting some welding done this week then will be treating all the corrosion etc. Made sense to do that first. Any tips on the best...

So replacing the rear axle ball joint tomorrow, will be my first major ish job on the defender since i got her. Anyone done this one and got any tips for me before i start? Thanks

Nice and easy Speedo Cable replacement...

Yeh I know totally f****d - was like it when i purchased it. TBF this is the worst bit, the rest of the vehicle is pretty sound.

Hi folks, I need to replace the exhaust mounting bracket on my defender 90. I cant seem to find a mounting that looks similar to the one that has been used previously, and as a novice DIY'er I am not in the habit of fashioning something.. Can anyone suggest the best replacement for this from the...

Thats great thank you, i didn't realise you needed to select the appropriate forum before you could post a new thread. Appreciate the help and the screen shots mate! Jon

Yeh sorry a new thread about something different.

Sorry for the random message back on this thread - BUT, I cant seem to find a way to write a new post? I have seen a few people ask the same thing, but when I go onto New Posts, I have no option to create one?? I can only see a way to start conversations.. Sorry guys - any help? Thanks

I know this is an old thread but I have exactly the same issue now on my 90, all the indicators flash and they are original bulbs not LED. I take it the only way to sort is the resistors solution from reading through - unless in the last 9 years someone has found another way??

Thanks, managed my first few runs out in it - wow it’s different.. steering has a lot of play, and need a good foot on the brake to spring it to life.. all good fun tho... will definitely take some getting used to!!

Thrilled to announce that I have found a very helpful locksmith who has managed to cut me a new key... so I can now start her up and I imagine wait for the next problem. Fingers crossed a slightly more manageable one. Can I just say, as a new member I have heard great things about the folk of...

Thanks, I am going to go and try that today as well - fingers crossed. Jon

Looks like this at the moment?? Thinking about trying to glue it together... or even see if someone can cut a new one from it??

Thanks guys, really appreciate the help and support. Hoping to enjoy the whole process - just thought I might get to use the thing a little before it was in this position! Thanks again. Jon

Thanks for that detailed reply - it’s very much appreciated. How long would you say a job like this would take? Is it worth trying to do myself as a novice - or would you recommend getting a local garage to do it? That might sound a bit of a cop out - but I was really hoping to not have a job...

Thanks for the welcome and reply - I think I am going to require lots of assistance over the next few months - so i appreciate your knowledge and guidance. I spoke to the bloke i bought it from (a dealer up north) and he sent me the link for this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220692153869...

HELP - just taken delivery of my second hand Defender, its the first one I have owned, and its not started well. I have snapped the ignition Key.... I have ordered a new Ignition Barrell and Steering lock, but as a novice (very).. I am not sure how I am going to go about replacing the old...