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Hi mine did the same and still does on occasions. On my 91 defender i found the round plate that covers the front diff flange seal is loose and sounds like chain is dragging... sometimes it's noisy and then it goes quiet for a while, but worth crawling underneath and give it a tap around to see if same noise.. good luck Steve..

I had this issue when i replaced my bulk head on my 90. the only way i got around it was to slacken the bulk head on the relevant side and i used a ratchet strap to pull bulkhead back then tightened the bolts.. This still wasnt enough to align the bonnet so i made the bonnet hinge bolt holes bigger on both sides so i had some movement, mine aligned nicely after that and the door alignment looks good too.. I put it down to the bulkhead twisting after it was galvenised.

You can do either but it is best practise to do them cold... Also you wont have hot oil running everywhere making a mess..

[Hi check the relays under the drivers seat they come loose. they power the pump/ecu.

Cheers Nick, will check the u/j's and drop the damper of and see how she gets on.. gets me out of painting today..

Hi guys, 91 plate 90 defender steering damper (Standard) If i remove the damper it takes two hands to compress and retract the damper would you say this is normal ? also should the damper have a self centering action.. Just trying to get the steering a tad lighter for the wifey if poss.. cheers steve

Hi Guys and gals, There is a set of BFG mud terains ( 245 75 R16 )with i think it said 15mm tread on flee bay... what do you think they are worth ??

Hi folks 90 defender 200tdi On the top of my water pump there is a bolt with a tappered end to the thread. is this so you can lub the waterpump shaft.. ?

The pully i have only has 2 grooves for belts... Mmmm sounds like it could be the prob.. got to go into M+M tomm for gaskets for timming casings.. will see if they have a pully to compare with.. thanks for your help.. Steve

Hi Western, The engine number is for a defender engine. the engine looks as if its gold in colour if it makes any difference. was wondering if it had wrong pump fitted and thus causing pully alignment issues..

Hi guys and girls.. I have a defender 90 200Tdi on a 91 plate, it keeps chewing alternator / water pump belts up. I have noticed that the pully's dont align. ie the water pump sits a good 1/4" back from the crank pully. The crank pully is all inline with the P/s pully so presuming it's ok. Q: are the pumps the same for the disco 200 Tdi, the numbers on the pump are HRC 1278. or can you get shims to bring the water pump pully inline... any sugestions greatly appreciated.. Ps i have not had the vehicle long so dont know the history Steve

Hi Folks, Can anyone recomend any brand of oblong roof lights. i know you pay for what you get but are the cheaper ones ok ?

Hi guys and gals.. I cant get my steering wheel off to check but i have a 91plates defender with the origional plastic 4 spoke steering wheel. does any one know how many splines it has..? and any tip on how to get off without having to buy a puller.. cheers

Cheers guys it's on a 91 plate. will check to see whats comes out the drain holes.. cheers steve

Hi guys and gals How can you tell if your swivels have one shot grease in them or you have ran out of oil ? and if they do have grease in them does it ever need topping up or changing ? Cheers Steve

Give some one like M&M a shout you can get seal kits for a price of 2 bags of chips..oh and a curry sauce..

Hi guys and gals.. Does anyone know what the quality of a new after market door is like, compared to original land rover ? Cheers Steve

Well mine has had 13 owners so nurrrrr....there loss my gain or is that money pit..lol

First of all drain the rest of the fuel out with the drain plug. the tanks are straight forward to get in and out but can be tight. trolly jack help to take the weight makes it a tad easier... Sounds like a new tank required... cement powder is good for soaking up diesel.. hope this helps steve

Just changing the bulk head in my 91 defender the old one is a tad rotten in the usual places but if anyone want it for some welding practise you can have it....malvern area.

I know the defender and discovery dip stick tubes have different part numbers so poss a different length... just replaced my defender one from M+M new one came with olive pressed in at correct length, and it was less than a fiver, so if in any dought replace it..

I have the same job to do soon, any pic's and help / advise gratfully recieved. can you buy new frames or do you have to make them ? Cheers Steve

Hi, Defender 200Tdi. does any one know where i can get the bushes from for the P/S pump ?

Hi guys and gals. i work for the country's leadin breakdown service and today i went to droitwich area, there was a series 2 i guess, 1978 2.0 petrol hard top, all wrapped up in a cover been there for 10yrs, the guy said the chassis was oiled regually before wrapped up. he said very low mileage. He is looking to sell, if anyone interested i will pass your detailes on.. Cheers Steve

Cheers again western...... My tube has been cut and a rubber tube put in.. now i know why. cheers steve