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Axle casing came off over the weekend, some nuts that have not been shifted since 1993 I reckon, new one on order so putting together again should be easy & quick compared to taking it apart. Diff looks in excellent condition so pleased about that at least.

Hi, This all started with a task to renew the rear brake pads. The new ones would not go in so after a chat in http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/not-enough-room-new-brake-pad-calliper-178796.html I took the hub off to reveal a rear wheel bearing casing that was effectively welded to the axle...

Hi James, It's a 90. Bit of movement on the OS rear wheel when i try moving it up and down so bearing may need replacing? No movement when I do the same on the NS. If the bearing is on its way out that can cause this can it? Yes to the pistons actually fully back flush with casting...

I'm just replacing the rear brake pads on a 200TDI, got the old ones out okay, noticed quite a bit of uneven wear on the old ones; one on the NS was down to the metal while the OS were okay, more than 3 or 4mm left on the pad. Now I'm putting the new set in starting with the OS rear and I...

Well, i think it the vibration is less severe having swapped the front and rear tyres. I'll get the tracking and toe in checked.

Did you find out what was causing the vibration? I have a 200TDI which has the same symptoms; i hit certain parts of my journey to and from work and the steering vibrates like a bugger. Once it gets going it's hard work stopping it. I have adjusted the swivel pins setting them up correctly...

Hi, I have a problem with the earth on my 200 TDI so intend to run a set of new earths from: (1) battery to battery tray (2) The battery to starter motor (3) starter motor to chassis (4) Chassis to bulkhead Does anyone know what type of wire i need to get, i.e. what strand does it need to be...

Hi bobbler, We bought it privately. We have not noticed any other symptoms, no rough running as far as i can tell and no white smoke either. I will investiagte as you have directed and get back to you, thanks for your help. We did top the water level up en route as soon as we noticed how...

Hi, We picked up our first Landy yesterday, she is a L reg 200TDI County Defender, we picked her up from Bolton and drove her back to the peak district and noticed she was overheating quite heavily as the journey progressed. it was getting hot in the cabin and the temp gauge was off the...