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ok, i'll check. any idea where i can see a diagram for the correct fitment of the springs. But then again, only when laden. Mystery!!!

hi all, the diff lock lever on my defender 90 does not want to engage. The diff lock light on the dash comes on when i force and hold it to the left, but the lever does not stay there. Low range and high range is working fine. Only the diff lock (4x4) seems to be a problem. Is it a sticky lever. how do i free it up. cheers

Hi David it is the rear. Becuase i can hear the creak and squeel when it starts to bind

Daan, thanks. but no grease at all on the shoes. All are perfectly dry. what i cant understand is that only when laden, the brakes bind. thanks

thanks guys will start the checks, but i know the linings are bevelled at the edge. Will check for rust in the cylinder though. any ideas on why the brakes bind when the landy is laden. Most notable uphill. cheers

hi all, i am sure the very knowledgable members of this forum will be able to assist me with the following two queries: 1. why does the front right wheel brake on me series 3 109 lock when the brakes is applied. It does not gently brake but rather grabs quite viciously. I have checked the linings and they are fitted correctly. There is an adjuster nut on the backing plate which pushes the shoe away from the backing plate. Does this need to be positioned properly perhaps? 2. when my series 3 ist ravelling uphill laden, approx 500-750kg and and when the brake is depressed, the wheels start binding. The brakes does not release. i vitually have to reverse to release it slightly. I dont know if any forum member has experienced this before. any help wil be appreciated. thanks

hi guys i found the relay/timer as you pinpointed. When i turn the key on i can hear and feel the click in the relay. But yet the glow light does not come on. Anyway, i changed the relay with another and it is now perfect. The light glows on the dash just before starting. But just a thought, if the relay is clicking, why is it not activating. Thanks a million Bogmonster and Orange5mach. Much apreciated

thanks a million guys. will start checking there. i'll keep you posted. cheers

thanks for some pointers. Is the timer unit that Bogmonster spoke about, the samething that Orangemac mentions also. Where is this located? It sems that i cannot here any click when i turn the key on. thx guys

Hi there. my glow plug light which comes on just before you start the disco has not been coming on in the dash for the last few days. Is it the globe in the dash or the glow plugs itself that is stuffed. Advice as to where to start looking will be appreciated. thx

thanks for the informative replies guys. much appreciated , Guess when i consider travelling lond distances, it will be best to carry a spare alternator.

Hi guys just a qik question. I have a 1997 300tdi disco 1. What will happen if the alternator packs up in the bush eg not charging or the bearings cease. Can the disco still be push started. will it be mobile. thanks in advance

Thanks for the advice guys. It turned out to be the handbrake. i dropped the adjustment a bit and its now perfect. thanks again much appreciated.

Hi All, The interior light above the rear view mirror does not come on when switched on during driving. It only comes on when the door is opened. I checked for earthing problems but nothing seems to point to the problem. Any help will be appreciated thx

Thanks guys i use the landy once a week. never had this problem before though. Also i will check the handbrake for oil or rust spots. thanks again.

Hi all i sem to having some problems on my series 3, 109. When i depress the clutch while moving slowly, i feel a clunking noise in the gear box. It seems as if the clutch is not acting properly to nuetralise the gear box. However, once the vehicle gets properly heated up after driving a distance, the clutch gets quite. Reminds me of brakes... after driving for a while u get a full pedal of brakes. Anyone has any thoughts on what the problem could be. Do i have to adust the clutch? thanks in advance