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Ive had a disaster fitting a new fuel lift pump to a 300tdi. I fitted the new pump to the block, fitted the hoses using new nuts and olives (no martini though). Started the engine and everything seemed fine. Took it on a test drive, still lovely......... Got back, did a final check for leaks...

Went to get in my 90 tonight and noticed I had a flat tyre. Proceeded to change the wheel, using the supplied jack in the rear crossmember, and halfway through heard a kind of crunchy sound accompanied a bit of forward motion. The jack was now leaning forwards rather than the nice vertical it...

I have no reason to doubt you but on the invoice that I recieved from Land Rover it said............. Land Rover Part No. FTC5414 Description: CAP I did'nt think an oil seal would be placed in such a vunurable external positon but further inside the wheel assembly. But anyway.......it...

I'm assuming that you still have the black rubber dust cap in the centre of the wheel? I lost one of mine last year and it made a bit of a flicky mess. There was a little oily "wetness" where it should have been, but nothing that seemed serious. I replaced the dust cap and it was fine.

Does any one know if you can get roof bars for a Defender 90 that wont cost a fortune? I only want something I can quickly put on every now and then when I need them. I dont want an expedition type affair on top, cos I would have to take it off every time I go to the local...

Oh yes, well err, apart from the Wireless, strawberry jam and Treworgey, what has Essex ever done for us!!??

Oh no, did you have to remind me! Apart from the Wireless and some pots of strawberry jam, what else has come out of Essex that is any good?:D

Yella, I will, as soon as I can get to the shops! Bet you will be right and a new plug will do the trick. No harm in asking for advice though is there?

Thankyou Mr. Grunt. That is very helpful and most appreciated.:)

Thanks guys. You have all been really helpful and I feel that I have learned such a lot....... no really! Just out of interest, someone suggested a Helicoil, what's one of those then?

But what if it is the thread inside the sump itself? I really did not overtighten the plug, it did'nt tighten up at all.

Hi all, I'm sure I can't be the first to drain the oil on a 300TDI and then find that the thread on the drain plug seems to be a bit on the FUC*ED side. Just went to pinch it up "spanner tight" and the little darling just kept on turning! Any suggestions most welcome. Although I suspect that I...

Ok, just about to lose it big time! Have spent the last god knows how long on the internet (literally weeks), trawling through various, obscure websites looking for places to go to this week in search of a fairly cheap but straight and honest defender 90. Think I can find anywhere? Wouldn't...

Zoiiks!! Is that called a TREElander?

Thanks Ryan, Just added it to my list. Reckon I will be headed that way. Isn't the internet the coolest thing since the wireless!! Thanks for your time Z

Thanks for that, gives me a little more hope. Just hope I can find a good one now. So does everyone else that I know, because I have been talking about it for ages and must have bored the teets off them all. Enough of the talking and time to put my money where my mouth is. much obliged Z

Hello, I am about to buy a 90 200/300 tdi and was wondering if anyone could offer me some advice. Most of the vehicles that are in my buget (3-5K) are as you would expect, getting on a bit, and have what seems to me to be fairly high milage. I know that these engines have a reputation for going...

Thanks Scott, Just checked out the website and it looks promising. If I venture out that way I will definately give them a look. Trouble is, everywhere else on my planned route that I have found to go and look at so far is all up North, and yet it seems as though every other car that I see on...

Hi, I am hoping to scour the country next week in search of a Defender 90, hopefully a 200/300 Tdi CSW. As it will be my first step into the world of landrovers, can anyone recommend any good, reputable independent dealers? As I dont feel I know enough about them to buy one privately and might...