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Hello To all I have just filled my tank with it's first crack at bio-diesel. A 50/50 mix with normal diesel. I have noticed that my 300 tdi defender is much smokier than normal, quite smoky on idle & plumes of white smoke on start off, when engine is warm. Is this normal? I dont know whether I...

Hello to all Does anybody know if td5 seats have removeable bottoms? I was gonna get some seats from a county 2006 model to put in my 300 tdi 1997. I'll need access to the tool storage underneath the seats. Also is it just a case of removing the bolts & replacing like for like? Cheers :p

I was wondering if anyone could recommend somewhere in the north west for land rover defender bits, I am currently after some inside door trim. Any help is much appreciate. Ta:p

Hello to all. Today I attempted to replace my faulty headlamp. Front passenger side. I managed to replace ok but whenever I try to flick on my main beam a fuse just pops( This is fuse no13 which is the second fuse along bottom row in the fuse box) I have tried 7.5amp fuses & also 10amp but they...

The rear door on my defender 90 is rattling & is driving me a bit mad, I have tried slamming it real hard, tried adjusting the screws by the rubber stopper near the catch to no avail. The spare wheel is attached to the rear door & when I removed the wheel the problem was nowhere near as bad, I...

The passenger side headlamp on my defender has gone pop,I was gonna upgrade the headlamps & wanted some advice if possible please. I was looking at these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140025522221&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004 Are they gonna be relatively easy...

I have a heated rear windscreen which doesnt appear to work :( Checked the fuse which seems ok, when you flick the switch nothing lights up on the dash & there is no heat coming from the window at all. Anyone point me in the right direction, I thought it may be that I need a new switch but wasnt...

Hi to all I know I'm probably gonna get a slap from someone for asking this but there are a few dents around the bodywork on my defender I would like to get sorted, Is this a costly process or does anybody have any tips? Lots of people say those dents add character but I'd like to restore to...

Hi to all Trying to make sense of the tyres I currently have & whether they are suitable for all round use or just off road. They are Bridgestone 7.50 16LT U-traction Light Truck. Dont know what the tyre pressures are meant to be for a normal load as I dont have the manual. Anyone help...

Hello To all :) I fairly crap question from a noob, I have had my 300 tdi for a couple of days & have done 150 miles. The oil warning light started to flicker on & off today & I wondered if going up & down a steep hill could make this come on? I have checked the oil level & it is above low but...

Hi to all I have this alarm fitted to my defender at the minute & it has an annoying niggle which I am not sure whether it should be happening or not. Whilst driving the led on the receptacle continues to flash & I am not sure whether this is normal or not, I have checked the instructions & cant...

Hello Well I fiinally got my 90 & am still getting used to it, I previously was driving a golf so the difference is quite vast. I feel like a munchkin in a tank whilst driving but the position is great. I wanted to ask a couple of questions to all the people out there in the hope you might be...

Hello I will hopefully be picking up my 300 tdi next week & have been thinking of switching to bio diesel, I was gonna get from this place probably: http://www.greengoldbiodiesel.co.uk/ There is basic 5 which meets british & european standards which can be used in any diesel vehicle & not...

Hello to all I will hopefully be picking up my 300tdi defender from liveridge 4X4 a week tomoz, keeping my fingers crossed :) What do you reckon are the top 5 things you must get sorted when you buy a defender, waxoyling etc? Living in the northwest I think I will be getting a cat1 alarm &...

Hi I wanted to get a haynes manual for a 1996 300 tdi, will the one pictured suffice? It only goes upto "N" reg & the one I am purchasing is a "P" Sorry, another fairly crap question;)

Hello to all I am on the verge of purchasing a vehicle from a reputable land rover specialist. It's a 300tdi Defender 90 P reg 1996 csw in very tidy condition & comes with a full service,mot,new cambelt etc.3 month warranty. 100k on clock. I have agreed on a price which is just over 7k, Am I...

Hello Is there any info anywhere for recommended diesel to put in a landy? I have never used diesel before so wanted to get a bit of info on which is the best to use. Ta :)

Hello To all Can anyone recommend a good insurance company for a Defender 90? I will probably be getting a 300Tdi on 1996-98 plate. Hope someone can help, cheers :)

Hi all I was thinking of travelling down to this place to get myself a Defender, has anyone used them? If so could you comment on the service you had when buying & the after sales service, quality of vehicle etc. There are some great testimonies on their website but just thought I would ask on...

Hi all I was thinking of travelling down to this place to get myself a Defender, has anyone used them? If so could you comment on the service you had when buying & the after sales service, quality of vehicle etc. There are some great testimonies on their website but just thought I would ask on...