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Hi, 2006, TD6 model, am trying to find the torque setting for the rear diff, front pinion nut. Can find other torque settings just not for the rear diff. Thanks.

Hi, L322, 2006 Vogue. if the rear airbags are deflated via the valve in the rear wheel arch does it affect the front airbags ? And am I right in saying once up on stands and being left on stands to manually lock the doors then disconnect the battery so the suspension doesn't try and compensate...

Hi, does anyone know if an early discovery front electric window regulator is the same mechanicals i.e. the gear part and the scissor part as a defender ?? Looking at mine and images the only part that look different is the slider that fits to the glass as it looks longer on the discovery one...

After a bit of advice, 1997 300tdi, 90, bought an exhaust a while ago, full system, old one was a home made one by previous owner so couldn't compare, down pipe fitted, rear tail pipe fitted but the silencer fitted but is very close to the A frame, looks wrong but didn't have a choice at the...

Hi, I have a 1997 300tdi Defender 90, and it turns out that I have front hubs/axle from a later model i.e. 1999/TD5 with the single stake nut, I have also found out that the hubs/swivel housing is from a much newer chassis number i.e. XA onwards instead of VA which mine is. Question - which hub...

Hi, Removed rear prop flange to replace the seal, I can lift/move up and down, side to side the pinion shaft am I right in thinking it shouldn't move at all ?? If I refit the flange there is no movement but it is only the seal that is stopping it so am I right in thinking this is fubbered...

Evening all, Have been searching for hours, here and Google....... Defender 300tdi 90, I am fitting a front double cardan propshaft for various reasons, anyway my question is....... I know the double joint end the UJ's are in line, but the single joint at the diff end should it be in line or...

Could anyone tell me if there is a seal or O ring behind the round plate under the output shaft ?? Thanks.

I think I was fearing the worst but might only now need to replace the O rings on the intermediate shaft. After searching and Googleing it appears you need special measuring tools which I don't have..... so, is there an easier way to replace the O rings and refit the shaft and tighten up the...

Hi, anyone know what sort of job it is to replace the turbo center cartridge (the bit where the fins/bearings are) Thanks

Hi, Couple of questions.... Am in the process of replacing the rear crank oil seal, can the 2 main bearing bolts be reused or do they need replacing ?? Also what are your thoughts on the main bearing shell ? Thanks in advance.

Evening all, 2006 L322, when braking there is a thumping noise in time with wheel rotation, first thought it was a sticking brake pad or caliper but all free and ok. If it were a brake drum on the rear you would think something was a miss inside but obviously this is only for the handbrake and...

Hi, Will be taking engine, gearbox and transfer box out soon (all in one hopefully) while they are out I will replace the clutch/fork/spigot etc etc. couple of jobs and oil leaks to look at on the engine but thought it might be worth checking the gearbox/transfer box again while they are out...

Just found this at Asda, just to let you know.....

am fitting a CTEC battery monitor and slow charger, there are crocodile clips and eyelets to chose from for connecting to the battery terminal. question - would this be ok to use the eyelets of course and go to the battery terminals or as when jump starting etc. use the points on top of the...

Hi, At some point I may need to replace the A pillar foot bracket (see picture) and was wondering what sort of a job it would be before I started ?

Evening all, Image attached shows the N/S/F floor pan, to the left of the image is corroded and gone through, from underneath there is more corrosion and is in need of repair. Question - has the floor got 2 skins (outer and inner) as the part with the 2 screws in (right of image) looks like a...

Evening all, Just want to check before looking for another steering box, Question - when on full lock and you rock the steering slightly there is a knocking noise you can here, then if you hold the drop arm you can feel the knock which doesn't seem right ? It's not hitting the lock stops as...

Hi, Disco 2 td5 2000, Central locking won't lock with remote... All doors shut, press key fob and nothing apart from a single blast from the horn, press door lock switch on dash and all doors lock, lock drivers door with the key, unlock works as it should apart from drivers door as needs a new...

Hi all, Am looking at fitting twin battery's to my 90 and need to make the battery box a bit deeper to accommodate them, the bottom is corroded so needs repair anyway so a good time to do it. Has anyone got any images that I could get some ideas from for ones that have already been done, not...