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I've also got one of the heavy duty Dixon Fabrication one's waiting to fit. I bought it with the separate chassis extensions, which pivot via a bolt through the back of the cross member to allow correct alignment. Colin

Yes it's a feature! Have a search for Land Rover's official "Defender Water Ingress" manual. Colin

I've only used Mintex once. They squealed so badly that I replaced them after 200 miles with genuine LR pads. Only Ferodo or LR for me since then. Colin

This help? (One of the advantages of having your Land Rover in pieces!) Colin

oppositelock Ashcrofts have a useful gearbox identification page on their website http://www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/manual-gearboxes.html Colin

Who are SGS 4x4? Like the sound of the galv hinges, but my Google Fu is letting me down. Colin

My first thought was a valve cap too. You would be able to hear if one was missing though. Colin

Does this help Mark? http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=56096 Colin

I wouldn't have thought that the 300Tdi wiring harness would be that different to a 200Tdi, which iirc Autosparks do. At least it would be a good start. Colin

It's along time since I looked at those circuits, but I'm not sure that the hazards use the flasher relay. Colin

Also as a reminder, never undo a drain plug until you have removed the corresponding filler plug first! The drain plug can be fun to remove with a socket as access is a bit tight between the gearbox and prop flange. Colin

The relays is always good idea on the Defender. Colin

Fantastic Mike - inspirational as always. Colin

It's always a nice feeling to have another years ticket in your hand! Colin

The new ones have the other advantage of being able to view the coolant level from the outside, that was the reason for changing mine. Colin