jamesmartin
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q1 id just but genuine or oe part@jamesmartin thanks very much for pointing out the various parts numbers - i have a few questions after having done some further research today:
*Upper arm bushing x 4 do you mean A fram bushes – I guess so?
Axle ball joint x 2 chrome ball ?*
Q1: This is how the L/R Specialist (??) mechanic here called the parts needed – I guess these are the A Frame parts (bushes + ball joint)? These would be x2 and x4 because of the middle and rear axle I guess. For these do you have any recommendation on which one to buy? Is there any meaningful upgrade that is worth doing ? I did some research and found on Paddock this one (heavyduty TRE76RS) and this one that is interesting as has a greater articulation (DA1129ULTRA) – what are your thoughts?
*Lower arm bushings x4 ?*
Q2: If upper arm bushing is the A frame what could lower arm be ? May be lower arm was an old way of referring to it
*Mountain sit x 4 ?*
Q3:May be they meant mounting-rubbers? What are these for and would you need 4 of them?
*Drop arm repair kit stc3295 or rbg000010 *
Q4:The one I found is for PAS ? I guess that is power assisted steering right? is there any meaningful upgrade to be done whilst I am at it ? There is the option of the defender drop arm is swapped with the one of the discovery (http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/produ...eering-drop-arm-ball-joint-conversion-hd-kit/) – what are the benefits making it worth doing besides easier replacement ? else I have seen where they put a grease nipple in the drop arm (http://www.landroverblogger.com/land-rover-steering-drop-arm-ball-joint) so that it’s easier to grease and should last longer… what are your thoughts?
*Timing belt 200tdi etc8550*
Q5:The mechanic was not able to inspect the timing belt but just said that to be on the safe side is best to change this because we don’t know the km and maintenance of the 200tdi engine that got fit in by the previous owner – would you also recommend to change it which would mean having the mechanic to play around with the engine a bit?
Speedometer cable for 300tdi defender prc6022 if rhd or prc6021 if lhd
Q6:Do you need also one for the odometer or is the same one?
Accelerator cable for diesel ntc9360 if rhd ntc9359 if lhd
Q7:So there is no difference if the car is petrol or diesel in this piece?
Air filter for petrol 3.5 v8 rtc3479
Q8:If I have a 200TDI and the cleaner element is of a 3.5 V8 it’s fine? If I want to fit a snorkel in the future would I need to change the air filter type or everything would stay as is and so it makes sense to buy now a new air filter? Wheely has its air intake on top of the wings (both sides). Would this meat cutting a hole in the wing to fit a snorkel or on the side?
Sedimentor for diesel defender + hose for diesel in and out
Q9:I have a petrol one that has been disconnected so I am looking at connecting it as humidity here is high and diesel not always clean - can i connect the existing one that was for petrol or should change it? If I have to change it, shall I go for the standard one (NRC9708) or are there any upgrades available for poor fuel conditions of developing countries?
Clutch repair kit for defender diesel tdi300 stc8358
Q10:What does this kit do as it seems quite a lot of places to change?
Swivel/Hub bearings/seals overhaul front axle
Q11:These are 2x 606666 Roller Bearing, 1x 571752 Drive Flange Gasket, 1x FTC3401 Swivel Seal, 1x 571755 Swivel Seal Retainer, 1x FRC2883 Shim, 1x FRC2884 Shim, 1x FRC2885 Shim, 1x FRC2886 Shim, 1x FTC3646 Gasket, 1x FRC4206 Gasket, 1x FTC3648 Gasket, 1x FTC3276 Seal, 1x STC3435 Swivel Grease
I would rather buy the kit so it has everything but since the bearings are britpart is best to buy it separate as I hear britpart is not good on moving parts?
Hub Bearings/seals rear axles rtc3429 and ftc4785 plus ftc3179 tab washer
Q12:The hub bearing (rtc3429) comes only with 1 bearing and 1 racing right? So I need to buy 2 per wheel for all the 6 wheels (I guess it makes no difference if it’s front/middle/rear axle)? Are these the only 3 components (rtc3429+ ftc4785 + ftc3179) you recommend to change if I don’t go with the kit?
Q13: Last question is whether when I will change the rims I will need to change the hub/swivel/cv and so best to wait and change all at once? I would like to fit something like this https://images.google.com.gh/imgres?imgurl=http://www.wild-rhino-racing.com/Images/LR-130CC-Rhino_towing_Bowler_Defender_web960.jpg&imgrefurl=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/316237205063673693/&docid=yLdFKYqegM-GzM&tbnid=NR0MEVDcNm5evM:&vet=1&w=960&h=666&source=sh/x/im
Thanks so very much!
q2 lower arm could be trailing arm bushes ntc1772 for axle end
q3 unsure
q4 you can fit disco arm, it has a benefit as drag link uses 2 track rod ends rather than 1, and drop arm having a ball joint which is just harder to change
q5 if you dont know when timing belt was changed id change it
q6 just the one cable
q7 cable only needs to fit the t/box and head unit it wont matter what engine you have
q8 if you want to fit a snorkel and use it for what it is supposed to do you need to ensure air filter housing is air tight thats all
q9 you coud use the one you have if its in good condition ie air tight or fit a lift pump with glass bowl as in eary 4 cyl petrol or similar after market fitting its handy seeing the fuel , though the 300 tdi filter has a drain screw so if drained regularly no sedimenter is needed
q10 kit is clutch pate ,cover and release brg fits all tdis and 2.5s
q11 swivel bearings are 606666 but youd need ftc3179 tab washer for the wheel bearings and ftc3401 swivel seals
q12 rtc3429 is one bearing inner and outer races should be mixed with others , you will need 4 rtc3429 per axle, id use timken pus ftc4785 and ftc3179
q13 if your going to work on a whee station it makes sense to do the lot ,replace what needs replacing ie worn, wheel choice isnt a factor