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Hi folks, think i have finally tracked down a solid bulkhead for my 90, so now i need to find a garage to do the work whilst i am working abroad. I have put a post up regarding garages in Cheshire, where the landy is stored currently....however no one seems to be interested in taking on the...

Hi folks, my 90 has been off the road for about 6 months now, waiting for me to pull my finger out and sort a new bulkhead. Anyway, it had a rebuild on a Galvanised chassis prior to me buying it and so i am going to continue the theme with a Galvanised bulkhead. I was fully intending to do the...

Bulkhead wanted for my 90, must be in good condition and in need of no repairs, my intention is to have it blasted and galvanised to replace my current bulkhead (just to give you an idea of the condition i am after). I am located in Cheshire but also work in the North East so anywhere in between...

I am currently trying to decide between a replacement waxoyled bulkhead for my 90 or whether i should go all out and get a galvanised one to match my chassis....having read some posts the common worry is the galvanising process distorting the bulkhead but not many comments from people who have...

Well i have finally got round to replacing my roof and bulkhead seals only to find the state of my bulkhead was worse than i thought, so i have decided it is time for a new bulkhead. Here i have my first dilemma....do i get a Galv bulkhead to match my shiney chassis or do i get a a standard one...

Hi folks, i have just dragged my 200tdi defender out of its barn kicking and screaming. It started first time and i drove it the 180miles to my new home without it missing a beat. When i came to start it this morning it started first time but had a slight clattering which stopped after a second...

Ok folks, i know everyone loves giving their opinion so here is your chance! I currently have some 15" compomotive alloys on my 90 fitted with 33x12.50 tyres, the wheels are in need of a refurb and i also fancy some AT tyres. So, i am thinking of getting the 15's powdercoated and fitted with...

Hi folks, i have recently moved to the North East (between Sunderland and Newcastle) and i am planning to bring my landy up now i have a garage etc. just wondering if anyone can recommend a specilaist in the area? Going to take a trip to Twisted when im up there to get some funky wheels....but...

Afternoon folks, i have just dug my 90 out from its winter slumber in the barn and taken it for MOT, breezed it! However i got two advisories relating to slight wear on my driver and passenger seatbelts (where the belt has trapped in the door) the MOT tester recons there should be a plate to...

Hi folks, i have finally got round to ordering a replacement battery tray for my 90 so i am going to paint it, insulate it and install a battery clamp and a kill switch at the same time. Am i best just cutting into the live feed from the battery and adding new terminals to connect to the kill...

Just for information, those of you Landy owners who live in Cheshire and the surrounding areas, i have recieved an email today from our local homewatch/community police saying that a number of defenders have been stolen in the area recently. Please be aware and make sure you lock up/alarm/ rig...

Its about time to get my rusting and worryingly thin battery tray sorted so i am going to buy a replacement from YRM solutions, paint it, line it with camping mat foam and try and knock up some sort of battery tray/clamps. I am running one battery but thinking about putting a small compressor in...

Hi folks, i am making up a battery isolator switch to fit to my earth cable that goes from my battery to the transmission. The cable is 10m diameter and i need a terminal with an m6 hole in so i can bolt it to one side of the isolator switch. Can anyone recommend anywhere decent to get one? Ebay...

Hi folks, am halfway through getting my 200tdi engine back together after the outer crank pulley came loose and destroyed my front woodruff key. I have got the cambelt off, repaired the crank and i am about to get the new crank pulley and cambelt back on (when the parts finally arrive) Anyway i...

Hi folks, i have had a search around on the forum and think i have narrowed my problem down...anyway i will give some background incase i am wrong. I got to my mates house to find the landy making an awful noise when i pulled up so i immediately turned the engine off and when i started it it was...

Hi folks, quick chrismas puzzler for you....got my landy out of storage yesterday, started and drove fine but came to it this morning and the battery was as flat as a pancake, neighbour said my lights were on at 5am....BUT when i came back i switched all my lights off and went out in my other...

Hi folks My 200tdi 90 started overheating the other day on the way home, about a mile from home the temp gauge crept up just past halfway, by the time i was home it was steaming away and had covered my engine bay in water. Anyway i filled it up the next day and found that it was leaking from...

Just thought i would do a quick post so that anyone who searches for rock sliders can find a pic and some details of Ian's work. I ordered my sliders off ian after folks on here recommended, they arrived sharpish and due to being away in france for 6 months i have only just got them fitted, have...

Am thinking about getting a few bits off my landy powder coated but first of all i had a few questions and need of opinions: Chequerplate: Paint it black or get it 'coated black when the other bits go in? Spot light bar: My current spotlight bar is chrome...will i be able to get this...

Dont worry its not another thread about wiring in a rear work lamp, i know u need a realy and a fuse! So now thats out the way, i just wondered inf anyone knows where you can get a rear work lamp that clamps onto the roof sill at the rear of the landy? Whilst i am here what do you folks...