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    gear stick vibrates in third gear

    in each gear there is a resonant frequency in which the gear stick resonates making quite a noise, and making the car drive like an old car. in the lower gears the resonance takes place at low speeds, forcing a change up. in gear 5 it takes place at 50-60 depending on whether we are driving up...
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    trip tachometer

    2.25 petrol B reg SWB pickup. The Smiths trip meter does not work. The speedo works fine, the mileometer works fine. The trip meter gets to 40 and then makes an annoying clicking sound. This goes on reset back to zero. The dials for 1/10 and miles does not move as far as i can see. 40 comes up...
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    breather pipes

    2.25 petrol defender B reg. I replaced the front axle breather. The hooked end terminates in the engine compartment. I note the rear axle breather terminates on the under carriage. What are the other two breather pipes i see at the rear of the engine compartment? Thank you
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    gear stick vibrates in third gear

    I sense there is a greasing point at the base of the gear stick that may need to be regreased as a solution to this problem. can someone guide me on how i gain access to achieve this?
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    pick up to cabin conversion

    why do none of my instruction manuals detail how to do this? can you give me the basic steps to remove the cab. then i fit the roof, sides and back together and lift it on. Secure with bolts. then fit the seats. any more tips? electrics, approximate costs?
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    pick up to cabin conversion

    why do none of my instruction manuals detail how to do this? can you give me the basic steps to remove the cab. then i fit the roof, sides and back together and lift it on. Secure with bolts. then fit the seats. any more tips? electrics, approximate costs?
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    pick up to cabin conversion

    I have a swb pick up 1984. I have bought a roof. once i have the sides and tail gate, how much work is it to convert to a non pick up model? And vice versa? Is it something that can be done easily in an hour or two or does it need a specialist garage to do? any tips
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    front seat upgrade

    I have a great 1984 SWB 90 pick up petrol 2.25l. The ride is not comfortable and the gear stick vibrates at high revs in all gears. (discussed in previous thread) The seats are original and a bit tired. What are my options? If i look to buy second hand seats what years and models defender are...
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    axle/wheel oil leak

    thanks
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    axle/wheel oil leak

    90 SWB petrol 1984 front passenger wheel is leaking oil around the rubber axle hub cap. and there is a high pitch whirr from the wheel on driving. Is the fix to remove the wheel and to look to change out the oil seal rings on the axle?
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    instrument dash wiring

    I have a 1984 2.25 petrol SWB 90 pick up. I have a fuel gauge and temperature gauge in place. I had an idea to add in an oil pressure gauge into the spare dial.. Before I do I have some questions about the wiring; in the wiring bundle there are four unused cables; a black and brown pair and a...
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    identify part in garage find

    it has a number stamped on it 54A70RQ0H Does this help identify it? thanks
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    identify part in garage find

    thank you; more to come. thank you again.
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    identify part in garage find

    it is attached
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    identify part in garage find

    i have one of these see attachment. from a garage find of 1970-1990s land rover parts. thanks
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    Garage find of landrover bits-- help identify parts

    i cannot seem to attach another attachment to this reply so i will start another. thanks
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    Garage find of landrover bits-- help identify parts

    can i start with a silly question; The RTC3184 oil filter element goes where? I have replaced my oil filter on my 2.25 petrol 90 and it came in a sealed unit. What am i missing here? also look in the attached file. what are these two similar parts? thanks
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    gear stick vibrates in third gear

    the vibration happens at high revs, meaning it is more of a problem in 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Yet a problem in all 5 gears.
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    gear stick vibrates in third gear

    it is all the forward 5 gears vibrate. it is annoying and i think for the smallish out lay to get the layshaft bearings replaced this 1984 SWB will drive like a much newer (quieter car) yes the tyres could do with an update too!
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    gear box identification and drain plugs

    The oil filter was a UNIPART GFE 487. what is the moderm day equivalent brand/model number? Thanks.
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