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Evening all, I know the topic of sound proofing has been covered a million times. But my 200 tdi 90 csw came with exterior bulkhead sound proofing from factory. I'm currently in the process of a full original spec nut and bolt resto. And everything is genuine, my defender has only ever been...

Afternoon all, Just a quick random question. Does anyone know what the internal diameter of the front sunroof drain tubes are? And how long they should be? It seem that mine have been cut short in the A pillar for some reason, they only go a quarter of the way down the A pillar? Therefore...

Hello, My disco 2 (TD5 2001) has had the amber ACE light on for quite a while now. I’ve got a couple of weeks off work, so would like to get the issue sorted. I’ve done some searching about but no one else seems to have the same issue. Basically, the light goes out when the disco is started...

Evening all, Im just coming to the point of re-piping my 200 Tdi 90, after a full rebuild. Stupidly i did not take any photos of the brake pipe layout. So im a bit confused as what goes where, and its been a good 6 months since i took them off. Right, so heres what i need to know. And if...

Evening all, Just a quick one. Does anyone know whats happened to the business Landiman in Crediton Devon? He used to advertise on ebay alot, selling panels, defender parts and door repairs. this is the reason i am asking, i rang them a month ago about sending my doors for repair, not a...

Good afternoon, I know this topic has been covered a few times, but I’m after a definitive answer from people who have used these companies. I’m not after a debate on whether a galv bulkhead is the right choice, or that it’s too expensive. I’m just after opinions of the company’s workmanship...

Afternoon, I have had a good search around the forum, and other to try and solve my water loss issues, but nothing seems to be on the right track. Sorry if this thread has been up a few times, but it’s doing my head in now. So here’s the story. It’s a 2000 TD5 disco with...

Afternoon, Due to some changed circumstances, I’m genuinely thinking about selling my Series 1, it was bought to do up as a side line project, but circumstances have changed. 1952 series 1 80" 2 Litre engine P4 Head conversion Professionally fully rebuilt SU carb Overdrive (no linkage) Free...

Alright, Before we start, i have done extensive searches on here and other forums trying to solve the problem with this blasted TD4, but nothing seems to have helped it. So i will start from the beginning: My girlfriends 2003 freelander TD4 started to develop rough running symptoms and then...

FOR SALE - 1983 Land Rover 88" 200 tdi project - other projects and commitments forces the sale of my 5 year long project. This is a project with all parts to finish, except wiring loom. It's taken me 5 years to gather good condition parts, so no rust to contend with! Here is what the project...

alright. Ive jusu had my lt77 box rebuilt after spinning the mainshaft, due to the splines wearing through. Anyway, got my box rebuilt at a local gearbox specialist. Dropped it back in with a new clutch, fork, master cylinder and slave cylinder, as they wer both original units and had leaks on...

alright, Just a quick question, do you think these symptoms point towards a faulty brake master cylinder? Since about 2 weeks ago, the brake pedal seems to have a lot of travel, feel soft and reduced braking efficiency one minute, then hard, hardly any travel and good braking (which is how it...

Alright, Ive been searching on here, and on google, but i cant find a manual anywhere for a fairey 525 mechanical PTO winch. ive managed to find a manual for a 525 hydraulic winch, and one for series vehicle fitment, but not for a defender fitment. Has anyone got a link to a manual for a...

Alright, On the way to and from work today, i had to brake quite hard due to muppets on the road not indicating to which direction they are going. Any way, on both occasions the rear brakes (drums) locked up, and left some nice number 11's on the road. Ive done a search on here, and found a...

alright, On my 1990 200 Tdi Defender 90, im having repeated problems with the front axle inner hub grease seal (the one that is meant to stop the bearing greases from coming out). I changed the bearings about 3 months ago, along with the inner seal, before this, there was no leaking what so...

alright, Ive been rebuilding my S3 for a while now (theres a post on here somewhere from about 2/3 years ago). Anyway, the time has come for me to either paint or do something with the chassis. When i bought my S3 it was advertised with "galvensied chassis". When i got it home and started...

alright, ive got another problem to diagnose. This one has been going on for a while, but the dreaded MOT is looming on friday, so i thought i best get some opinions to my problem. Heres the scenario - When driving along in my 200 defender, and i put my foot on the brake pedel (it doesnt...

alright, i have recently in the last 2 weeks replaced the rear wheel bearings on my 1990 def 90, along with changing the rear drive drive flanges to the HD type, due to the standard one being worn. i have covered around 1000 miles since doing this, now there is axle oil leaking through the HD...

alright, my alternator has failed yet again (two in two years!) on my 1991 200 TDI defender. I have decided to upgrade to a 65 amp unit from a 45 amp unit, as i am now running a few spots lights. But i have a couple of questions about the upgrade. Firstly - can you get 65 amp units that have...

alright, ive done a search but couldnt find anything on this subject. so here goes: does a 2.5 n/a diesel out of an early defender fit straight into a series 3 chassis and gearbox?? or will i need a conversion kit etc.. is there much of a power increase in this engine over the 2.25 diesel...