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    Axle and hub ID

    I had a G reg 90 that has a rear axle with brake discs, so obviously converted. I’m trying to work out what’s what. The set up For hubs is as per this parts diagram - i.e. part 10 spacer, seal either side of of the hub. The stub axle isn’t like the image - it has the ‘D’ shape rather than the...
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    Hub still leaking

    G reg 90 with disc brakes on rear axle. Rear hub seal was leaking on one side, so I replaced seals, bearings, discs and pads on both sides. 200 miles in and its still leaking, all over my discs. quite sludgy (assume from oil mixing with pad dust?). When I stripped down, I found my thrust...
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    Central locking & alarm - aftermarket

    Looking to install central locking for my 90. Loads of cheapo aftermarket kits on eBay and amazon, so all good there. I see similar kits that do aftermarket alarms, but Its not clear if these need existing sensors or if the kits come with everything you need. Any ideas? To get two kits seems...
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    Brake pad life & LOF brakes

    I fitted new callipers discs and pads a year ago to the rear of my 90; Calipers RTC5889 and WM600071L from paddocks pads STC9188M I've only driven about 4k miles, say 5k just on the liberal side, but the pads need replaced. I have also noted that they are wearing uneven - inside face is almost...
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    Battery box grommet

    Any ideas where I can get one? Or three! I have the YRM battery box, 35mm holes. I called YRM and they dont supply the grommets as, like me, they cant find 35mm grommets anywhere. Standard seems to be 32mm or 38mm. I have the added issue that rather than a single cable, I have several...
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    Servos keep failing

    Replaced my servo (correct type) and master when i was doing my rebuild. Within first month i had to replace the servo. The brake pedal pressure kept building while driving until the brakes eventually were on. Tried everything - adjusting rod in servo etc. Changed the servo and problem went...
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    Servo issues?

    Rebuilt front callipers with new pistons. Bled through the whole system. Car pulled to the right on heavy braking, but was sure there was no air as put loads of fluid through. yesterday I had 3te trailer on and noticed my braking effort was massive to get the car to slow- trailer brakes work...
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    earth fault... guide to finding?

    Driving to work with lights on, then out of the blue all the other lights flickered on; brake, indicators, fog lights etc. The flicker became constant. So i switched off my lights and all was well. When ever i brake, indicate or use the headlights, everything else comes on...sometimes (most of...
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    Brakes pulling to side

    My front calliper pistons were a bit grotty looking so while rebuilding my hubs and swivels, I decided to replace the pistons with SS version. All seemed to go well with rebuild. I’ve bled the system a couple times, taking out for a spin and bleeding again. I have a pressure vessel system for...
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    Track rod end torque

    Should be simple - what torque? I’ve read 40Nm, 80Nm and even up to 110Nm! Does it make a difference if it’s a nylock nut or castle nut? To be clear, I’m talking about the bar that connects both swivels together, which is sometimes called the drag link?
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    Help swivel/stub axle

    Reassembling my hubs, defender 1990. Swivel set up with preload. Greases up bearings on CV and slid half shafts into axle. Full range of motion and they are engaged with diff. On stub axle I replaced the bronze bush- it’s properly seated. Put stub on and torqued bolts up and now toasty ion of...
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    Swivel set up

    Setting up the top pin on my swivel. I am down to a point where is it loose and will swing back and forth, or I add the thinnest shin and it then feels a little too tight. Input a baggage weight scale thing on and initially it says 2.2kg but then backs off as it starts moving. obviously 2.2kg...
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    Stub axle seal and bearing

    Doing my swivels just now. Come into the stub axle and YouTube and my manual discuss a roller bearing and seal to be replaced. I have the stub axle with the tab rather than the d-washer. Looking inside there isn’t a roller bearings and not sure how the seal would come out... does this vintage...
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    Swivel top pin

    FA defender (1990) Just stripped down the swivels for a rebuild. The bottom pin has a bearing, but I was expecting thrust washers to come out the top, but there is nothing. Is that normal?!
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    Swivel pour out!

    Passanger side front wheel has a bit of play. Then noticed a dribble staining from the hub while parked up. Diff oil was high, so figured it was time to do seals and bearings. undid the two bolts holding the break pipe clip above the swivel. As soon as I did, loads of fluid poured out the...
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    Clutch push rod clip

    R380 300tdi. Push rod and clip came out when taking off the slave. Tried the tricks online- pipe over rod to push on, but I cannot get it in. Tried for 4 hours, broke two clips, only one left! Any other tips? Or if I cut a hole in the body to access, where and how big? And with what? I don’t...
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    defender speakers

    Speakers in a pre-TD5 defender Lets miss the ‘don’t bother’ comments as I’ll be putting them in regardless haha. Choices as I see them; Two front speakers with two tweets (simulating TD5 style) Or Two front only (maybe the tweets will be pointless with a 300tdi under the bonnet?) Or two front...
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    R380 rattle and clutch

    Took my 90 (300tdi, R380, G Reg) to my local landy shop for a couple things. As soon as he was in the car he said two things Your gearbox is on its way out Clutch is extremely heavy The first was justified by a noisy rattle when the clutch was up (quite bad) and the gearstick was stiff...
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    Tow bar options pros and cons

    G reg 90 with the standard current tow set up on a 2" lift. Tow bar is too high. I can see loads of options, but struggling to work out whats best based on my thoughts below. Any help appreciated! My current set up (photo from internet) This looks like the cheapest option, i assume you bolt...
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    Alternator pully

    Looking for a 300tdi hella alternator, but looks like there are different sizes of pulleys and associated belts. How do I work out what combination I need? Assuming I can’t reference off the existing!
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