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    I know it is Sacrilege

    but, paid someone to work on my 90... I hadn't had the LPG serviced for two years and it wasn't running so well when not on petrol. I haven't a scooby doo what he did, my mate dropped it off for me and picked up, but, it drives like a different car. Anyone know what they do on these LPG...
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    Exmoor Trim Mohair Roof

    Hi All, thought I would share this experience with you. I bought an Exmoor Trim Mohair Soft Top for my 90 - chuffed as meatballs... On Friday evening the zip at the back broke - to say I was unhappy was an understatement! Tried to fix it and inevitably made things worse... Sent a grumpy...
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    Carpets

    Does anyone know what the differences are with the 300TDi carpet and the V8 carpet set. I have seen a few nice sets and options for the 300TDi and none for the V8 90. I assume that there will be some modification - but does anyone know how much and where?
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    Bolts for Sun Visor

    Greetings all, I need to put the Sun Visors back on, can I find the bolts - can I heck! Anyone know the size? Cheers
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    Newly fitted soft top

    Haven't finished yet, but thought I would share a pikkie of my newly fitted Exmoor Trim top. I can hear the sound of the V8 even better now..:)
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    Riveting

    All being well, my new hood kit will be arriving from Exmoor Trim on the 18th... So, I could do with some advice. Riveting. I have a hand riveter to attach the studs for the hood onto the side. Are hand riveters OK or are those scissor types better? - is there much difference? And rivets...
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    Soft top Seat Belt Mount

    I am converting my 90 to a soft top. Like a fool I have not purchased all the parts. There is one bit that I had my eye on but now cannot trace. It was a seat belt bar, advertised on fleabay for a quite a while, and I think elsewhere. It isn't on fleabay now. It was alot lower than a full...
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    4 Bolt Power Steering Box going for free

    Hi all, My 90 has just failed its MOT on a leaking steering box. I have no spare time to fit new seals so have ordered a recon unit. If any of you fine people would like a box and have the time and inclination to fit the seals you are welcome to it - it would be a shame to throw it in the...
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    90 1988 Rear Fog light Not Working

    Hi, my rear fog light is not working. It has worked intermittently, but not now. I know the light fitting itself works as I have tested that. I do not know which fuse it is as I have no cover on the fuse holder - but from what I can see, the fuses are ok - anyone know which fuse it is? At...
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    Alloy Cyclone Wheels

    Hi All, I have fitted some Alloy Cyclone Wheels to my 1988 90. The tyres are not very good and need replacing. The current ones are 225's, can any give any clues as to what width tyres could be fitted?
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    Merry Christmas, health and happiness for 2011

    Merry Christmas to all of you, I expect we are all hoping that Santa is going to bring us a new Land Rover toy - I'll let you know how I get on. Safe driving and fun mechanicing for 2011
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    Converting my 90 to a Soft Top

    Hi All, looking for advice. I have managed to pursaud management that I can spend money with Exmoor and convert my 90 to a soft top - btw, the winning formula was that I never repaired the hole in the roof - every time it rained, the passanger side of the car got very wet with accumulated water...
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    removing Disco Auto Shift

    Greetings oh sage like people, I am trying to remove the Auto Shift from a Disco - the T Bar type with the button on the side. I've removed the top cover, removed the circ clip and then the shaped piece below it. I now have run out of ideas as to what to do next, looks like I need to remove...
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    Discovery brake pedal in Defender

    Hi All, I have an Automatic 90 with the standard brake pedal, I would like to have a 'proper' auto brake pedal fitted. Does anyone know if the Discovery auto brake pedal will fit?
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    How to replace to K&N's - Carbs

    Hi All, After 'Management' has finsihed with me walking the dog, I indend to fit my shiny new K&N filters - I'm thinking of starting a new club- Landys with Bling (.co.uk)... Had a quick look at the task earlier, I cannot see a clear way of removeing the 'cow horns' that go from the carbs...
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    New Air Filter

    Advice please. I need to change my air filter - owing to a small explosion in the existing one - LPG bang. First time in 14 months so from what I read - not bad. Are K&N good to fit - seen a kit on the usual site that seems to do the trick. Any advice would be welcome.
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    3.9 in a Defender - smells of fuel

    I have a 3.9 fitted to my 90, still on carbs with LPG. Running on LPG all is fine, for the first time in weeks, I ran out of LPG and had to run on Petrol. First thing I noticed was the extra power, couldn't help keeping the pedal on the floor. Second thing I noticed was the smell of petrol -...
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    Bolts to refit rear view mirror

    Hi All, Replacing the roof lining with a sparkly new Simmonites one and like a PLANK I have lost the bolts to reattach the rear view mirror. Do any of you sage like folk, know the size - length and thread of the 3 bolts. For ref, it is a 1988 90. All I know is that they were black....
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    Weston Super Mare to Worthing

    Hi all, most months I do this trip a couple of times. for this run I use my company car - Vauxhall Insignia, - so cannot take anything too messy!
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    I'm Nursing a Semi...

    At last, I have now ugraded my engine and gearbox. Now fitted; 3.9 with Carbs and LPG mated to ZF Gearbox. It is an absolute blast, pulls like a steam train and smoother than a cashmere cod-piece. Haven't got the kick down working, but not really bothered about that. Now need to finish...
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