• dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Restoration Issues.
    I would not expect resealing to be part of a respray, and also not part of a re-chassis. it is a separate job that would have needed to be specified. I filled my gutters with white tiger seal to reduce the leaks. It is up to you if you dig out...
    Yesterday at 13:01
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    dag019 replied to the thread Dt connectors or other for N to x pins..
    Just to throw another spanner in the works why have you chosen DT connectors rather than AMP econoseal connectors which do the same things, are a modern multi pin waterproof connector, and more importantly are what land rover used themselves in...
    Thursday at 11:17
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Forward facing rear seat conversion.
    I have not looked, but my first port of call would be YRM. I have not found a body/chassis bracket yet that I have needed that they do not stock. It is also something that if they do not currently stock they may look to manufacture for you and...
    Thursday at 11:09
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Oil sump sealant.
    Any high temp RTV sealant will do the job. I have used two different brands that were just the ones available on ebay at the time of needing it. Last one was designed to wood burning stove chimneys according to the advert!
    Wednesday at 12:40
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread power to dash/fuse box.
    It should be a fairly large brown wire with a ring terminal (originally attached to the starter) which would come out of the centre of the bulkhead and then go to the passenger side of the engine. I am not sure which side the starter is on for...
    Wednesday at 12:30
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Loose transfer box cable?.
    Again I’m familiar with the older models but on them the gearbox ones come up behind the engine. And the axle ones just go up into the bodywork. I have all mine extended to the top of the snorkel so has been a long time since factory. Just put it...
    Jun 4, 2025
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    dag019 replied to the thread Garage clear out after the rebuilds.
    Yes still available. Pm me.
    Jun 3, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Loose transfer box cable?.
    Is that Definitly a cable and not a breather pipe, the u-shaped top is what you get on the top of the breathers. If it’s a breather it will not be attached at one end (the hooked end) and the other end will be attached to a banjo fitting on the...
    Jun 3, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 reacted to miktdish's post in the thread Steering lock with Like Like.
    Do you need a steering wheel lock .... unfortunately my crystal ball is away being cleaned at the moment so I can't tell you. The best person to ask is yourself. Do you 'need' one or 'want' one ? Why do you feel you 'need' one ? You could if...
    Jun 3, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Loose transfer box cable?.
    Throw up some pictures as it may help. I am not familiar with the new gearboxes. But the older ones had a couple of small earth cables for the difflock switch’s etc. and also has reverse switch wiring as well.
    Jun 3, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Coil spring issue.
    This was going to be my advice as a cheap easy fix to see if you need to go further and fit cones.
    Jun 3, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 reacted to tottot's post in the thread Coil spring issue with Like Like.
    A quick fix is a couple of Jubilee clips around top spring coil and seat housing.
    Jun 3, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 reacted to lynall's post in the thread Oil in CV joints / Spline wear on halfshaft with Like Like.
    My 200tdi 90 has had umpteen sets of wheel bearings, always due to water ingress.
    Jun 3, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Car seats.
    I have just converted my 110 hardtop To a station wagon after the birth of our first December 23, and we are expecting a second this December, so I have very recently been through the car seat challenges with a Land Rover. As stated above...
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    Jun 1, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Converting Light Utility to Estate/CSW.
    I think the issue you will face is there were factory station wagons registered as light utility. So the dvla just points to those and says you already have the correct category. I assume you are looking at ulez etc? I have just converted mine...
    May 27, 2025
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    dag019 reacted to marc.postle's post in the thread Switch panel installation with Like Like.
    I ended up putting my switches in a MUD dash pod https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/collections/dashboard-solutions/products/mudpod Just a word of warning about the item in the picture, i got one of those to install in the back in a custom shelfing box...
    May 26, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 posted the thread 300tdi conversion with LT77 box in Defender 90 / 110 / 130.
    I am looking at the glencoyne website (LINK) for fitting a 300tdi using an LT77box. and I am after a little more information on this line from anyone else who has done this: "You also need to grind a little metal off the outside of the housing...
    May 22, 2025
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    dag019 reacted to lynall's post in the thread 200/300TDI exhaust brake? with Like Like.
    Ex brakes on trucks are are psis poor. Jakes and retarders are on another level.
    May 22, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread 300tdi thumping.
    Would need some more details on this. Does it change with engine revs, or road speed, or is it always constant? does it happen if you put the transfer box, or gearbox in neutral? doe sit change when underload or engine braking. I would suggest it...
    May 22, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread 1997 defender90, 300tdi… chassis.
    what areas specifically have you failed on? Some parts are more involved than others, but the usual places are relatively straight forward to change out, all the pieces are available, and if you are handy with the spanners you could do a lot of...
    May 22, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Bulkhead differences.
    From what I have picked up on the forum chatter their quality control has improved. But still not sure I will be ordering form them when the time comes. I need a chassis and bulkhead for the station wagon, but that will probably come from...
    May 22, 2025
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    dag019 reacted to border's post in the thread 200Tdi with Like Like.
    I have just ordered another one Mate But Thanks .
    May 21, 2025
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    dag019 reacted to kevstar's post in the thread private number plate with Haha Haha.
    Could just post whats left of the disco in an envelope.
    May 21, 2025
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    dag019 reacted to British Leyland Rover's post in the thread Underbody protection with Like Like.
    I think applying something regularly is the key to the preserving underneath.
    May 21, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread 200Tdi.
    Just come across your thread and makes for interesting reading as at some point I plan on rebuilding the 200tdi that had the engine fire. Also as a shameless plug given your current crank issues I have a 200tdi crank for sale that has been...
    May 21, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread What the hell? wiring.
    Mud do a replacement, but it is probably available from other places as well: LINK Depends on the exact wiring for your model but at '86 I would expect it to be permanent live. On later models it was changed to be ignition only.
    May 21, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread What the hell? wiring.
    There should be a little Domed plastic cover that hides them all and aches to the back of the centre pane using the same screws. Even with everything listed above there is likly To still be some spare connections. There as in mine.
    May 20, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Green bulb holder lenses - instrument panel.
    You can replace them, but they are part of the instrument so you have to carefully uncrimp the front bezel, remove the bezel being careful the glass doesn't fall and break, then remove the instrument itself so you are just left with the metal...
    May 19, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Panel Repairs - 2 Pack Adhesives.
    I have a couple of similar repairs to undertake on my replacement station wagon tub. My plan was to use tigerseal (or sikaflex, i am not brand loyal!) to glue the repair plate in place along with some rivets. I am not trying to achieve a perfect...
    May 19, 2025
  • dag019
    dag019 replied to the thread Newbie Question - Is this rust bad under a TD5 90?.
    Everything that does not get hot, or move. But make sure you do the inside of the chassis box sections as well, that is even more important than the outside.
    May 19, 2025
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