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  1. IslandDefender90
    Thanks Steve. I don’t think so. My gauge and sender are fitting for the 300. But will check the lines under the filter and the trick with the sender is a great idea. I think ultimately I need a full electrical wiring overhaul. The tricky part with caribbean island rovers is they have been maintained with what is available and the wiring on this beauty is a rats nest! After checking the ground today I noticed a that the gauge will go full send even when the ignition is just half turned. So narrowed it to an electrical issue for sure.
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    Thanks Mike! So just a simple electrical circuit issue possibly. I checked the wire already and it looked ok but didn’t check the ground.
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    Have a puzzling one. The thermostat gauge in my 1987 300TDI 90 started to go full throttle! Swings all the way past the H aka “breaking the needle”. I have checked everything. Cooling system is in good shape. No leaks. No air bubbles in the revisor. Water pump is functional. Even changed the thermostat housing. Removed the thermostat (on a island where it isn’t needed). Changed the thermostat sender. Replaced the gauge with a new gauge. Still the gauge reads all the way to the right. Engine is cold and there is no smoke or coolant leaks at all. It happens within 10 seconds of startup as well so no way it has anything to do with the actual temperature. Any ideas what’s happening? It’s driving me to over heat! 😤
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    @steve b thanks for the insight. It’s a 1987 island Landy so pretty sure it’s a conversion. (Also pretty sure the it’s a Frankenstein of two or three Defenders) The digital thermometer is a great idea and didn’t know about the possible mis match. Will see if I can locate one here and do a physical check on temp. After cleaning off some of the hoses today and driving for a bit I discovered a leak in a radiator hose from the thermostat to the radiator. It’s a pretty sizable leak so really hoping this is the issue. Will fit a new hose on and hope for the best!
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    @Stellaghost The engine. Thermostat runs to hot after about 5 mins of running and after about 10 occasionally there is a little white smoke from the bonnet. But the smoke could also be the oil burning from the spray. No coolant leaks from what I can tell.
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    Thank you @Stellaghost! That is exactly what I was thinking so great for the confirmation. I will do a double check on the oil points. The transfer box was very low but i assumed it was from some loose bolts on the housing. And I will do my best to clean the hoses to get a better look at them. On a island so tools are a bit limited. Last thing, would something like this be a cause to overheating? Say is the hoses to the pas are faulty and not providing a tight seal for the system?
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    Hello great wise ones! I have a 300Tdi that is not loosing coolant or oil, however there is a lot of oil spray around the pas pump hoses and base of the gear box. I just checked the gear box 3 days ago and made sure there was a tight seal and not loose bolts but still seeing some leaks. Also no coolant leaks as I can tell. Could the pas pump lines be blocked and cause overheating? In my novice knowledge I would think not, but have come to understand that these old beasts do have their quirks! Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks Ryan
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    Thank you everyone! Such helpful info. So from the sounds of it, it will not be cost effective for me. We are on a Caribbean island with the windows down always and will be converting to a soft top. I am trying to dampen the engine noise a bit to make it more enjoyable to cruse the beaches. I will try the foam trick in the cab first and see how well that does
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    Does anyone know if a bonnet noise deadening mat will really make a difference is the engine noise? I would have to ship it internationally which is expensive so want to be sure it is worth it.
  10. IslandDefender90
    Thank you @Snagger I think I am just going to go with what I can find on the island sadly. The risk of ordering something and it not working is too high.
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    So to be clear, would the below be a complete set up for three front seats: Frames: LH Frame: https://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/lr045272-seat-base-frame-lh-90110.html RH Frame: https://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/lr045271-seat-base-frame-rh-90110.html Center Frame: https://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/349996-seat-frame-for-front-cushion.html Seats: https://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/ext378-1-deluxe-black-vinyl-full-seat-set-series-3-by-exmoor.html
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    Hey @Snagger I can try and get my property manager to send photos today but it will just be on the cab interior with the two bucket seats. I a due to arrive next week and could take better images.
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    @steve bI totally appreciate that. Thank you. I was looking at Brit car and they look great.
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    @steve b So the ones I have from Craddock are not the best choice? @ThreePointFive It isa rear tank and TD5 chassis. I can't locate the chassis number on it though. Not surprised though. Again this island is as remote as they come. I just had my mechanic make a new tank as the fiberglass one was leaking. See photo. @Eightpot Thank you for the confirmation. We have fantastic upholsters on the island. But I don't think they would be cheaper than me shipping the £200 seat.
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    @steve b @western @Eightpot Thank you for the replies! The truck is a bit of a Frankenstein's monster. From what I can tell the entire truck is a mix of Defender and Series parts. The island it lives on, has to do its best with what's around. I can confirm it is a 1987 Defender 90 in mechanical parts (mostly), but the cosmetics are a carp shoot. The current seats are two bucket seats on independent frames. What kind of frames, I have no clue. Could be Suzuki for all I know (the other popular make on the island). I don't think the seats are LR. So I think I have to start from scratch. And you are right, they aren't cheap! That is why I have to ensure it will work before ordering. I am hoping to be back on island next week can can get more information. But if you have any ideas currently I would love to hear it. Basically I just want three seats in the front of the 90. If you follow @islandrovers on instagram you may have seen his 90 with the Deluxe Seats. He just told me he used the Deluxe Series Seats and a series seat bases from Exmoortrim but I can't find either on their site. Craddock had these options only.
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