[plasma cutter. what a tool..]

What plasma cutter did you get Rich Broom or Daslandroverman?

[well ive gone and done it now]

And a big hammer.....Best of luck with your new purchase.

[headlight upgrade relay]

Now I"m no auto wiring expert but....

i did use the loom from Paddocks and for the money there just OK!!!. Not soldered and the relays look cheap..Certainly not Bosch.

[Wiper Linkage Failed MOT.]

CwazyWabbit

is spot on. Im in the south of Ireland. I put MOT so people in the UK would know what test I did.Sorry if i caused confusion.

A while ago a school bus crashed not far from where i live,killing a young boy. The bus was carring 34 kids and had passed its DOE (UK MOT) 6 months earlier and it brakes etc were in a bad state.Since then things have tightened up here now.

I feel your pain Farmerfred but if the testers keeps these "death traps" off the roads how can I give out.

I will take the dash apart starting with the motor end and hopefully the play is next to it.

Again THANKS for all your help.

[Do people run their defenders without a spare wheel?]

Sorry Muddy

but I would get a 3/4 braker bar and 27mm socket to match. It takes some force to open mine.

[Wiper Linkage Failed MOT.]

Hi All,

I am looking for your advice as yesterday i failed my DOE/MOT !!

A. Worn drivers door hinges. ( got a pair of "Blue" ones in the shead .OK i know but time are hard)

B. To much play in the Windscreen wiper arms..

The inspector took one arm in his hand and rocked it over and back on the windscreen maybe 1" or so, both moveing .Next week i am on holls so i would like an idea of where the play happens ( Linkage)or what I parts i need to replace before i take the dash off etc.

THANKS again for all your help!!

.

[removing exhaust manifold defender 200tdi -easiest way?]

Justustwo

I know you are in South Africa but before you start, is there any way you could get a new down pipe.There not that expansive,post is the big one.Welding exhausts is just OK.

[Adding swivel drain]

Wow Ralph,

thats the dryest swivel ball i have ever seen!!

[Testing Glowplugs]

Great thread all. Very informative.

[Turbo Pressure Leaks]

For what its worth..

i had this problem on a 1985 Case tractor.Exhaust gases were leaking from betweem the turbo and manifold into the cab.

I took all the pipes apart cleaned them up and got a tube of black past ( cant remember what its called,)from a tractor parts supplyer and put it back together.its works ok now.How long it will last i dont know.

Hope this is of some help

[Which headlight units?]

To be honest,

all i did was plug in the new lamps.I did not even put in expensive bulbs!! If the light was bad,next thing good bulbs. But the lights are pretty good.I suppose in the intrests ot science i should pull the socket off one of the bulbs and put a meter on it.My 90 is a 1993.

[Which headlight units?]

I also used Crystal wipacs and found them quite good.

Like Western says with good bulbs (Philips etc).Other wise if you need better lights at nite cos of ,eyesight, wet winter nites etc go for 100w and up grade wireing,relay switchs While your in there get new indicaters and parkers. There small money.

[Problem, Post Swivel Rebuild]

Spearos

Can I be rude in asking what the parts cost you.

[Swivel Balls]

THANKS for the info Snagger.My brake shields were well rotted, so right or wrong i took what was left off.One shot seems to be the way to go.

Teabag " genuine parts Tefion balls"are these LR or Bearmach etc? Are they expensive?

[Swivel Balls]

I think thats what has happened to the old swivell as it leaking badly.

Am i right in thinking a new big outside seal will not cure it as the inside oil seal has failed?? I hate the thought of splitting the swivell ball and the tube..last time a bolt snapped off !!

THANKS again Retroanaconda, Love your blog!!

[Swivel Balls]

The reason I asked is because i have one( Blue box) on the passanger side with 4k miles on it and its doing ok. I dont off road but i do use it on the land. Anyone who cooks on a Teflon pan knows how easy it is to scratch it! Now my driver side is leaking oil/oneshot out and onto the brake disk !! but the ball is not badly pitted.Not sure if i will just replace the seals or the lot. Whats your thoughts?? Its a big job to take it all apart without doing it right.

Again THANKS Ralph,Bluehase,Quagmire and Eds!!

[Swivel Balls]

Hi all,

I am looking for your opinion on black teflan coated ones..good or bad .. Will they last??

Also anyone use chemical metal to repair pitting?

Again THANKS for all your advice/thoughts help etc.

[strange noises from front axle help????]

It might also be worth checking the nut, which keeps the drop arm on tight and locked in place.

Just a thought...

[Defender capping]

Brill!!

THANKS Need4speed.

[Defender capping]

Thanks Paul and Tommi.

Thats what i thought as i bought "90" cappings on ebay but they dont have the corners next the back door!!

Anyone know where i might get the corners??

THANKS again for all your help/advice.

[Defender capping]

Hi Folks,

Am i wright in thinking Defender 90 cappings,on top of the tub left and right (sw) are made in one section?

Again THANKS for all your help/advice!!

[Raptor dash pics please]

I like the clock.Did it come with the kit?

[Defender 200tdi radiator/oil cooler assembly]

Western

Can you get your intercooler repaired useing that method ...while you have it off?

[To weld or replace? X-member content with photos....]

100% Agree!

Im a big fan of Hammerite. Powerhose it. let it dry and get under it with a power drill and wire brushs.At least 2 coats of diferent colours so you know you got it covered.But in Ireland and England winter is comming and good drying days are short.

Do it soon

[Defender to be parked for quite a while! :(]

I know you probably live in the city

but is there no way you could store it in a haybarn or old factory, for a few bob.If the bast%^&£~ see it they will nick it or take parts off it...