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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...