RobDef90

Your right, It is the older style, Arbil were selling them off...a lot cheaper than the 300tdi ones...and all that was different was the pipe, So i figured I could bodge something....I will maybe buy a length of pipe...from somewhere Thanks for the advice.....Rob

Quick question.... I am fitting a Safari Snorkel to a 300tdi, however I have the wrong hose piece, don't ask how.... It will fit if I remove the water trap piece piece, i.e. go straight from the snorkel to the filter housing....should i remove the piece? http://www.safarisnorkel.com/guides/LAND%2...S550HF_full.gif It is shown in the above image...... thanks for any help....Rob

Thanks for the tip! Never thought of that :-)

Thought about that, but then i thought if the wind gets under it ont he motorway it might just rip em off. Think the baton idea is good, got the material, think i will try it...thanks for the suggestion

Got myself a piece of marine ply, just wondering the best way to fix it to my roof rack, without drilling holes in the rack itself. Im thinking putting batons underneath and bolting to those...let me know..Rob

Thanks a lot, you have been an invaluable source... i will give it a go and try not to melt anything ....thanks...Rob

Hey, back again, if i use one 30a relay for the four 55w spots, what size cable will i need to the lights? i assum if i use two seperate relays the wire would not have to be as thick....thanks

Hey landymanluke, that is great!! Thanks..quick question, i had a 30A relay anyways, then the auto elec advised me to use two. I have bouight them both now, so should i use the two 30A relays or just stick with one for sake of ease....thanks...Rob

Hey, after some questions i realised i am not as 'savvy' as i thought i was. Im after wiring four spots to my roof rack (55w each), spoke to auto elec today and he said i needed two relays so two pairs of lights not one quad.. Therefore does someone have,or can soemone quickly draw a basic diagram for me, 4 spots/2 relays/ one switch....thanks for any help Rob

Thanks guys, will have a go and report back. :-)

Hey, hopefully a quick one.... Looking to get a mains feed for my spotlights, there seems to be a spare spot in my fuse box (300tdi) at the end, well there is 2, one of these has a cable going in and out, and it seems like it is constantly on (ie, without ignition). Dont know where it comes from, but the wire is free so i figured i could use this for my spots. I want them totally indpendent of the main lights, gonna be a totally seperate switch. Any advice, sorry if i havent been very clear...thanks for any help...Rob

Thanks, just ordered em!!...thanks a lot

Hey, Looking to buy some plugs, the type that go in to the back of the lights (indicator/side lights) on a 300tdi. Land Rover only do the whole bloody loom! Someone must sell these, dont think they are a lucas part though...any help is greatly appreciated......thanks....Rob

Hey, For some reason the fuse for the left indicator/side light/numberplate lamp/stop lamp .....keeps blowing , it has only just started doing it, and it blows as soon as you turn the lights on. I havent modified anything! All the bulbs seem fine... Any help greatly appreciated..Rob

Just wanna say thankyou so much to all who helped me with my problem, fitted a new prop with 2 new UJ's and drove the 6 hrs home yesterday with no problems at all...you guys saved me a fortune..it is obvious the garage was trying to con me.... ..I can name the garage if you want me too..to fore warn others... Once again THANKYOU!...has really made me appreciate the use of forums, and decide to leave other useless ones. Thanks P.S..the 90 is now getting prepped for europe so be prepared for many more questions

Yeh definate play in the Front transfer UJ, cant get the prop off for the life of me tho, none of the bolts wanna shift....and no WD... Willl keep trying......Pontypridd...if anyone about wants to help.....thanks again...Rob

Did the the rear fog and reverse on mine a year ago, great improvment, much brighter! However didnt realise the plugs were different...so just soldered direct to the lamp fittings.....quick fix ...not had to change a bulb yet though

Just took her out for a spin, the front UJ transfer end seems hotter then all the rest....this normal...seems to be play in this one too...although not a great amount...Rob

After so many responses, i have checked the diff (usual...jacked up,centre diff,moved wheel) all seems ok there they move the normal amount....i am not going to try the UJ's and Props.....i thought i would post some pics..as you guys know what you are looking at..... Front Prop Front Prop (transfer end) Rear Prop Anything stand out, obviously un-toward?...thanks again....Rob

Hey, thanks for all your help guys, yes i have posted this on several sites, just to get a varied opinion..... the propshaft UJ's seem common gonna get on my back tomorrow and have a good look..... i am posting this at 1:39am! been looking through forums searching and searching all night.....Propshafts seem the likely problem....wil keep ya posted. I am in pontypridd in south wales if anyone is about....thanks everyone

Hey, Im new here, i was directed from other less technical forums, i have looked through other posts about this problem, which seem similar but no clear answer. So i thought i Would explain my problem in full to gain some tailored advice hopefully..... First off the car ........ (90 Defender 300tdi (95), 2 inch procomp lift, r380 which was Rebuilt by ASHCROFT a year ago including fitting of a TD5 mainshaft and transfer gear also the transfer box was rebuilt and ASHCROFTs Q gears were fitted Also a new clutch and operating fork was fitted a year before that) I recently drove the 6hrs to University from home. 3 hrs in to the trip there was a vibration through 45-65 mph. Not in the steering, sort of in the car itself, this stopped when i depressed the clutch, but then there was a horrible squeaky sound when it slowed down and then set off again, which disappeared at high speed, only to be replaced by the vibration. I continued and got it here, i took it to a local garage here (south wales) which i am unfamiliar with, and as i am not that savvy with 4x4's (being a new owner) i want to ensure i am being given correct advice and not going to end up out of pocket. Cost me £150 for him to look at it, however as he thought it was the steering he replaced the N/S/F steering joint, drop joint and knuckle joint in the price...this however did not fix the problem, but that needed doing anyway. After looking at it some more he noted for me what needed doing, 'due to the lift kit fitted a strain has been put on the front axle and drivetrain. The front differential has possible damage to the crown wheel or planet gears. The O/S/F hub has lift, could be adjusted (bearing play). There is also lift in the front output shaft of the transfer box (possibly be taken out with adjustment) The front prop shaft has play in the sliding joint. To solve the problem, radius arms and panhard rod will need to be replaced with the correct angle. .the diff will need to be replaced' Following this he offered me a used diff at £120 (minus 4 hrs fitting)... So i am stuck, some forums have said its not the diff, however i clearly saw the car in diff lock on the ramp and the N/S/F wheel was not moving like the other 3. Others say panhard rod is not needed, along with people saying radius correction not needed, saying its a front propshaft fault and that needs replacing with a double cardon one. Or a propshaft phasing problem. I am lost with this, and not much money being a student.... I welcome any advice, as well as Private messages, or if you live near Pontypridd (south wales) pop in for a brew and have a look :-) ...i am looking to go to europe in it soon, and i also need to get home so it is quite urgent. thanks for taking the time to read this and please be as clear as you can with advice..as i am rather slow :-).......Rob