I'm thinking it might have been @tottot who could have mentioned it?

Don't know exactly but I know a hammer is involved. it's a 1989 Ninety.

Did I read that the Series metal cap can be used instead of the rubber/plastic ones?

Glad you said that.

A steel wheel nut is a steel wheel nut (IMHO) ... https://pablanchard.co.uk/Wheel-Nut-Late-2A-Onwards-90577473-RRD500010-NTC7396-*...

You might even have more than one problem, should have started with jumps leads on and cranking over fine.

My son is replacing his Freestyle wheels with some fake Wolf wheels so he needs some wheel nuts for steel wheels. I suggested Britpart blue bag nuts but he is under the impression they will not be up to scratch so what other options are out...

Hope you get it sorted. Go and say hi and stick up some photos, we all like photos.

Go and introduce yourself in the relevant section and tell us a bit about your Land Rover adventures. 2nd hand or reconditioned unit is the way forward. Pretty sure a D2 unit will fit, it's probably documented on here somewhere.

You are all wrong, you bunch of losers!

I did look at going but so far they have been on a Friday evening. The traffic from Stroud to Westbury would make it a difficult journey.

Here's a link to the new shock mounts ... https://yrmit.co.uk/product/rear-shock-absorber-top-mount-lr-defender-d1-rrc/ and another for the bolts and washers ...

Had a look as busy tommorow. There calendar is good. Waiting to see where the September meet is. Been to caffeine & machine a few times which is a good meeting point & the food is good https://www.teaonthetailgate.co.uk/

A-frame cross member looks a bit crusty, think you need to start saving up, maybe.

Cut them off with a grinder. I would bet there is a rusty hole behind that mount as well, as that chassis is not great 🤔

I also don't go on FB

There's one at Uffington White Horse sometime, might even be this weekend.

I have done mine's intermediate shaft front O ring seal as above. Moved trans box back on two extra long bolts and then push shaft forward just enough to renew the O ring.

Why don't you post up the advert so we can help better? Intermediate shaft o-ring can be changed with the transfer box still in the vehicle, almost, just about. I have done it twice, although you do have to release the box and slide it back a bit.

Just been looking on Ebay, Td5s are still been advertised for strong money. Going by that the one in the link seems reasonably priced .

Or the stub axle is worn where the seal runs.

Ok, in general for 1 or 2 persons at the most, family has to be a 110.

I agree, you can getnext to nothing in a 90.

Rewind 6-7 years when defenders started to really catch my eye and I would've told you 90 all day. The long term view brings the 110 into strong contention, but I honestly seem to change like the wind between both which is why I'm just choosing...

It's almost impossible to price a Defender as two models of the same year can be wildly different in price and quality. For a hobby car it's a 90 all day long, have a family then it's a 110. Find one you are happy with then work out the price...

There is a specific way to check the fluid level, basically it needs to be running when you do it.

Hub seal leaking onto the disc and backing plate then dripping off the lower swivel pin ? Oil in swivel rather than grease? Regardless of that best not drive it with it on your brake disc.

All I did was 2nd gear, ignition on, tow it and foot off the pedal when you're ready.

I would suggest it's at the high end but it looks pretty good condition.. Got to be worth more detailed photos if it's the spec you're looking for.

That's quite tatty and the paint is flaking off which suggest a quick spray job after coming out of it's military career.