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hicapster

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  1. Is it possible to fit a fuel filter set up like the one used in early jeep cherokees as these have heaters in them
  2. I,d cheak the temp sender to start with good luck.
  3. On the bulkhead removed mine prior to respray and replaced with new foam rubber ones used clear silicon sealer to fix them in place,this was about 7 months ago and and they hav,nt leaked yet.
  4. Managed to pull a bottomed out in a field, and run out of fuel, 4 ton forklift truck back on to firm ground at the farm.defender 200tdi/lt77 spec what more can i say.
  5. Mine is 3500k and has some right big coil springs on it dont know if it came from the factory with them, as it was originaly purchased by a quarrying company.Changing/ upgrading springs is,nt very difficult.
  6. Put a set on my 110 hicap about 2 yrs ago and they have been spot on.
  7. Thanks very much for help much appriciated cheers
  8. Anyone know what size bolts are used when fitting canopy.cheers
  9. If i was you i would get the 200tdi engine and replace both, if your going to replace the gear box and have to make modifocations you may as well change the engine save the gearbox mods.
  10. Could it be drivers side shock mounts my be top or bottom bushs etc
  11. Hi the temp gauge on my defender hicap 200tdi is reading high but the water in header tank is remaining cool.Have cheaked all the water pipes and fitted a new thermostat and sender,the engine dos not seem tobe excessively hot even on long journeys.Any ideas would be most welcome.cheers
  12. i,m just putting post in wanted section for salisbury/p38 style 110 rear axle thanks for that
  13. will start looking thanks for that cheers
  14. Having to replace rear axle soon on my 92 reg 200tdi defender hicap it has drum brakes at the moment and wanted an axle with discs just need to know what will fit as replacement any ideas welcome cheers
  15. 2.5 ltrs depending on what kind of paint,ie 2/pack/synthetic/or cellulose if your using 2 pack you need hardener as well as thinners the others just need thinners good luck.
  16. I put a york 6 diesel in a rangerover some years ago and wished i had,nt not the best
  17. Drain it to normal level if you dont it can cause major engine damage
  18. A replacement set will cost around £30/40, these were pattern parts on ebay, have a look under defender hinges might be useful to you good luck.
  19. As the spare mount is located in the tub bolted to the side, just behind the passenger seat, it wont make that much differance as you,ve got to get in the tub to access it anyway, was going for about 1/4 ins clearance from roof should have it done by tomrrow will post results. cheers
  20. was thinking of welding the carrier to 2 lenths of 1ins steel pipe and making somthing like roof bars but not as high what do ya reckon
  21. although i use her as regular transport she is primarily a working vehicle as alot of our work is carried out on country estate/agricultural sites we pull around a ton and carry alot of gear so space in the tub is at a premium
  22. I think its time to get the welder out, and borrow my mates pipe bender, i,ll try for a pair of roof bars running close to roof, thanks for page link and info. cheers
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