• the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    Just the bog standard ones, I don't tend to fit polybushes
    Monday at 12:10
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    No idea mate but never had any fail like this before, they've only been fitted about 6 months
    Monday at 11:16
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    I reckon I may have found a big part of the issue. Removed the panhard rod and the bushes are completely degraded after only a few months so those will be getting replaced as will the radius arm bushes just to be sure
    Sunday at 22:35
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Abysmal power on hills..
    What did you do to sort it? What symptoms did you have?
    Friday at 20:22
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Abysmal power on hills..
    Checked the lift pump when I took it out the box and it's nice and strong, great suck and blow action which is what I like. The fuel lines are larger than standard, I replaced them all years ago. I might replace the fuel filter again and stick a...
    Friday at 18:43
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Abysmal power on hills..
    It's as clean as it is. Never had this problem before and it does tend to sit parked up for weeks at a time (not so much now).
    Friday at 17:47
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Abysmal power on hills..
    Changed the fuel filter to rule that out and the pick up pipe and sender are new
    Friday at 17:19
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf posted the thread Abysmal power on hills. in Defender 90 / 110 / 130.
    Please help before I burn this thing. I had my Landy parked up for about 4 months and then I drove it for a little while then I started the rebuild. Prior to the lay up it was fine but since then and after the rebuild it has been shocking on...
    Friday at 17:04
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    It's not the a frame, and not quite a clonk. It's more of a click like something moves slightly at the front end but nothing is loose that I can see. This rattling through the steering has been happening since before the rebuild but the...
    Friday at 16:54
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Forward facing rear seat conversion.
    Would depend entirely on what it is. I asked them about a relatively common part (can't mind now what it was) and they said they don't make it and had no plans to at this point.
    Friday at 07:23
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    Well it's a new chassis so can't see that being the issue and the axle end is fine. It definitely seems to be much more likely to happen when I'm going round a left bend and hit a pothole or bump with the left wheel but I only think it's this, I...
    Friday at 00:00
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    I did check those and tightened them up even more but when I put it all back together they were torqued to specs. The bushes are new as are the bolts
    Jun 12, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    No bearing movement on it at all and swivels are all good
    Jun 12, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread C reg speedo not working.
    Check that the cable is actually fitted into the square housing of the speedo drive on the transfer box. It's hard to see and quite a few times when fitting it I thought mine was in but was actually jammed down the side so I had no speedo. Also...
    Jun 7, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf reacted to Dippypud's post in the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload. with Like Like.
    Did you 'test' it with a prybar ? for excess movement etc ?
    Jun 6, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf reacted to bluedog333's post in the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload. with Like Like.
    Jack up the n/s/f wheel and check for bearing and/or swivel pin play.
    Jun 6, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    Coming back to this I haven't managed to get any further look at what could be causing the issue but I have noticed it definitely seems worse and much more noticeable when turning left and going over potholes at speed, or coming round a long left...
    Jun 6, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Steering lock.
    Can't argue with that logic lol. I don't think mine has been stolen because it looks like a bag of **** and I'm always fixing it but it's all an illusion 😉
    Jun 3, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf reacted to miktdish's post in the thread Steering lock with Like Like.
    Good point, but, has yours been stolen ? No ? See it works ... :)
    Jun 3, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Steering lock.
    I don't really want his to look like mine...
    Jun 3, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Coil spring issue.
    It probably never happened before because the springs will have been rusted in place. You could fit dislocation cones if it's going to be a recurring problem
    Jun 2, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    I'll have a look at the balljoint then and see if that is indeed the problem. I can live with it for now as it seemed ok last night during a wee drive about but the death wobble was the first time it had happened despite having had those rattle...
    Jun 1, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf reacted to Anaconda's post in the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload. with Like Like.
    That's me! Seems like I forgot to update it. The drop arm, once off, was indeed knackered, the ball joint was both stiff and loose, if that even possible! Changed that and replaced the worse than useless Britpart steering damper which had been...
    Jun 1, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    I had the front end up and nothing feels loose. I may go with what anaconda said and look at the drop arm balljoint at some point
    Jun 1, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    I'm happy doing it by feel and the steering has always been great with even the slightest movement of the steering wheel transferring to the wheels so I'm confident there's no slack there. I did check the drop arm but can't see any issues. I...
    Jun 1, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    Its new bolts
    Jun 1, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    Checked over both swivel pin preloads and whilst I can't get an exact number (due to poor information available as to what that number should actually be and crap scales) it feels fine to me. Pins are not worn in the slightest and still look as...
    May 31, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    Those are both new
    May 30, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    Oh and the main thing I was looking for was the actual swivel preloads with seals, everywhere I look it's a different figure
    May 30, 2025
  • the_wolf
    the_wolf replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    I'll have a look at it tonight then. One of the steering UJs is newish, the other is probably original.
    May 30, 2025
Show older items