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Grasshopper thank you for posting here, I am thinking of doing the same engine conversion and also using the range rover drive train in my defender 110 1997. My defender has many miles on it so I am thinking that the entire drive train must be as tired as my engine. I have and old range...

Airways, Thank you, I agree with you and I will be the first to admit that my technique may be far from perfect, I am still learning.

Hi Airways, What size tyres are your military tires, I am not familiar with military tyre sizes. Unfortunately I use my defender for work. If I did not need to carry heavy weight up the mountain I would not have as many problems with the rocks. The tyres slip between the rocks and then the water...

8kphil your defender is beautiful. Your tyres look great on your defender. I have been thinking about your suggestion ever since you posted it. Your suggestion is a very logical choice. My only concern is the width, now with my 10.4 inch wide tyres I have a traction problem driving up the stream...

Thank you for your replies, I am learning a lot about defenders here. Unfortunately I do not have a lot of money so my options are limited. My V8 has 200,000 miles on it and I have never owned a defender with a new V8 so I am not sure how much power it had when it was new and how much more power...

Thank you for your replies I appreciate them very much. I have also been thinking that what i want does not exist but I don't understand why, what I want seems to be a good solution for many vehicles. I keep thinking there must be a small v8 turbo diesel somewhere in the developed world. I...

Thank you for all the replies, I appreciate all your replies very much. Below is the list of tyre sizes I compiled when I started the process of determining what tyre and wheel combination would be best for my situation. It may be helpful to other people considering tyre purchases. I am...

Hi Everyone, My 1997 stock V8 Defender Petrol Engine is getting tired so I want to replace it with a V8 Turbo Diesel Engine. I want an engine that is a bit more powerful with more torque that will not cause problems with my gearbox or transfer Box Does anyone have any suggestions for something...

Hi Everyone, It is my first time here so I apologize if i am doing something stupid or asking stupid questions. I have searched other threads but can't find the information I need. I have a problem, I need more axle and suspension ground clearance. I us my stock defender 110 V8 1997 for work...