I have never really had a problem getting the drum off the Ninety. Mind you it's usually because the hub seal has leaked and it's covered in oil anyway.

Have you taken the rocker cover off and checked the core plugs? I was convinced ours was from short journeys etc. Once the rocker cover was off the underside was like looking at a margerine tub. Take the rocker cover off, clean all the gunk off...

If it has a bolt together flange you could cut the flange off and use a sleeve. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/127075006833

Theres a reason for that, mainly driving around on the road with occasional off road (fields/farm land) type activities you don't need such a strong spring set that transfers to much (pulsating) energy into what is a complex gearbox. You also...

If its occurred just after having some work done then I would contact the company who did the work.

Interestingly when my son had a couple of qoutes for a new tdi clutch neither of the specialists offered a LOF clutch as an option. Hope it goes well.

I have done it and involves time and a birds nest mess of wires which will most likely involve manufacturing more problems. Your symptoms, except temp gauge, was the ignition switch when we had the problem. They are cheap but you need to buy the...

Still need a fuse. Sort of pointless checking the fuse box, although your photo shows non standard wiring.

Tickover is pretty low if I remember correctly. I would get it all running and driving nicely before considering changing the distributor, never found points a problem.

<smile> can't wait to see what happens when I take it through water - will that help the footwells drain out too. :D

Knowing some previous owners bodgery it probably hasn't got any fuses! Follow the wires from the door or the switches and see where they lead you.

Scrap, £50 or whatever it is nowadays. Can't see anyone able to offer any constructive advice with no photos or information on the vehicle.

That hole is there to let the water out which comes in through the windscreen, the doors and the other multitude of gaps and holes in the bulkhead.

When you have fun getting it dirty make sure you do it in a responsible manner.

Did a bit of welding on Saturday, did some more on Sunday. Guess what I did today? Yes that's right I did a bit more welding! Atleast I have finished that bit now, just have to do the next bit and by the time I have done that I am sure another...

Ignition switch maybe and dash instrument earth. Obviously it's something you have touched so check your work. Hard to know what previous owners have done during an engine conversion.

Glad I didn’t fall at the first hurdle! Thanks for the welcome 🙏🏻

Well done, an introduction AND a photo, looks like you covered all the bases. Welcome and enjoy your Defender.

They can't prove otherwise just like you. If they are Land Rover stamped then I would class them as factory option. Get a sale brochure for that year to prove they were factory fitted options.

It will be the cheapest of Chinese tat which will be barely capable of switching a relay. I have one of them Mudstuff things, took it off as it restricted the view of the passenger front corner.

Whatever product you use there is no point in spraying it on the rust, you have to deal with that first. Firstly it's vital you clean the inside of the chassis, then some sort of rust converter followed by a generous coat of cavity wax. Then you...

What exactly are we looking at?

Why don't you cut out a cardboard template and trial fit it in various places. I think I would find a suitable cubby box and fit it to the front, or even make your own cubby box.

You can get the instrument panel out with the steering wheel and bezels on, well mine you can and also my son's. Should mention there is evidence to suggest both of ours have rubbed slightly at sometime in their life. Steering wheel isn't really...

I'd take it to a garage, it's almost impossible to diagnose otherwise.

Pretty sure I left the manifold on the head, be aware it's rather heavy to lift off.

Just so you know there are some core plugs in the head under the rocker shaft that can leak. Handly I found this out after I changed the head gasket!

Strange isn't it, fitted a new VDO one to my son's and it's so quiet you can hardly hear it.

I don't know why you presume a noisy pump is faulty, mines been noisy for 4 years.. My son's has always been quiet and was still quiet when it stopped working

More likely invalidate since it's illegal to remove the dpf.