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Hi. Just had a 300tdi fitted to replace my 19j and the temp gauge was reading high. So after numerous sender unit swaps I decided to get a vdo gauge and sensor... this too reads high... but then I noticed if I put my wipers or lights on it went even higher and then dropped (still high) when...

Just upgraded my glass fuse box to the tdi one and I'm wondering is there a relay holder / bracket that goes with the fuse bracket? At present my flasher relay is just dangling underneath, but in pictures on t'web I notice what looks like a bracket screwed into the bottom (ooh err)... Had a...

I bought some new brake hoses recently and they came with one single copper washer, but I can't figure out where it's meant to go?? I assumed that it went on the rear hose that connects to the copper t-piece but when the hose is tightened up the washer is loose. Are there meant to be more or...

I've found the t-piece but can't see anything for the other two pipe clamp/holders.. Cheers

Anyone know the part number of the fasteners that clip the loom to the bulkhead (little black adjustable straps)? Had a look on lrcat and google but can't seem to find them. Cheers

Does anyone know the name / part number of the inner flaps that are at the rear of the tub on the inside? Looks like they are for protecting the wiring / lights? I've looked on google and lrcat but can't find them. Chhers

I now how much you all like a good rebuild thread so I thought I'd start my own. I've had my defender for about 8 months and used it until the MOT ran out and then decided to take it off the road and do a rebuild. It a 1989 2.5TD and here it is when I bought it: Had to change the down pipe...

Anyone know of any decent welders in the North West (closer to Preston the better)? I've started to strip my 90 down and I'm expecting to need to some welding on the chassis and also need both footwells doing. I've had a quick search but can't seem to find anything recent or local to me...

I'm going to swap my column for a 48 spline one and I've undone all the bolts I can see, but how do you get the thing out? I've done a search but can't seem to see anything definitive.. Cheers

My footwells are in need of some welding and I'm wondering if it's best to just replace the whole things? If I do replace them can these be welded with the bulkhead still attached or is it best for them to be done with the bulkhead off? I've made a start on stripping out the dash so taking the...

Not long had my 90 and was wondering how much people are paying to fill their tanks? Mine's a 1989 19J so if anyone with a similar sized tank (are the tdi's the same?) could let me know what it costs as of today's prices i'd be grateful. The reason I'm actually asking is I'm not sure how...

Well it seems it be one step forward two steps back with my 90 and I've only had it a month. Just when I thought I was getting somewhere after fixing the grinding noise (new rear prop) and sorting the hit and miss starting (ignition switch).. now the clutch is slipping. I've noticed some fluid...

Been having starting problems on my recently aquired 90 and I finally tracked it down to the ignition switch, so I order a new one for my make/model. I picked it up earlier but when I took my existing one out there is a difference. Mine has a metal half moon type hole and the new one has a...

Having an issue where mine occasionally wont start. I turn the key and there is nothing, no click or anything. It seems to be getting more where it wont start than when it will. Looking at the haynes manual is a bit misleading as at one point it states only a certain year onwards has a relay...

Not long had my defender but I want to clean it up and replace the suspension (it has a 2" lift and I want it standard). I've bought a new rear prop as there is a bit of play in the old one and will keep that as a spare and change the uj's. Question is.. is it worth changing the flanges as...

Been registered on here for a while as I used to have a freelander. I've now got myself an 89 Defender (or do I call it a 90? :) ). I've always wanted a defender but never been in a position to justify a second car/project (until now) :D It's a 2.5 TD and it looks pretty straight. Chassis...

Not been on here since I sold my freelander (not sure why I did that tbh).. I'm thinking of getting a project car and I'm leaning towards a Defender 90. a few questions: Is there any that I should avoid? Can the rear body panels easily be changed? for example if I wanted one with rear...

I upgraded the dash of my 2003 freelander to the new spec model including passenger air bag, center console and instrument panel in autumn. Everything seemed to work fine, but now when I try to use the air con it is not working. I took it to a garage who says everything works fine if it is...