1. Flagshiplandy

    problem solved :)

    Hi all, Can anyone help? Just bought a defender and when taking it home everything went wrong! Oil all over the engine bay and we obviously don't want to drive it further in case it seizes up. Typical!! We will be taking it back to him as soon as we can but I wonder if anyone local could help...
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    Oil spewing out of the engine!!

    Hi all, Can anyone help? Just bought a defender and when taking it home everything went wrong! Oil all over the engine bay and we obviously don't want to drive it further in case it seizes up. Typical!! We will be taking it back to him as soon as we can but I wonder if anyone local could help...
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    Defender Repairs in SW London (Kingston / Richmond area)?

    You might have already found a garage but if not JuiceMotors in Ide Hill is a good call. http://instagram.com/juicemotors Send him a pm via instagram...
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    Defender roof Dimensions

    Cheers Turktowner! That will be one more security measure to add to my arsenal :)
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    Defender roof Dimensions

    Thanks for that! Any idea what the length would be minus the slopey bit? Unwelcome folk are more likely to see it there :/ Cheers!
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    Defender roof Dimensions

    That's the idea! I am only using vinal because it is readily available to me and I am not sure I fancy painting as I might be adding a roof rack soon.
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    Defender roof Dimensions

    Hi all, I am looking to print the letters of my reg from vinyl and stick them on the roof as some form of security measure. Does anyone know the dimensions of the flat square section of the roof of a defender 90 as I aim to make the characters as large as possible? I did see another thread...
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    Best place to purchase cool parts?

    Do you have a thread link for the mulcaster topic? The search isn't working :eek: Thanks!
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    Best place to purchase cool parts?

    Why is that? I hope he is still alive o_O
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    Defender overhaul: new seals

    Check out britannica restorations on YouTube: (https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCRssffMP_F8_SCJcqFLq4Ow) He has made many videos investigating different types of seals and trying to figure out where his landy has been leaking. If you comment on one of his latest videos I am sure he can help you...
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    Stunning Keswick Green 90 STOLEN from Widnes, Cheshire, PX08 XMD

    :( My thoughts exactly, quite possibly been lifted instead
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    Stunning Keswick Green 90 STOLEN from Widnes, Cheshire, PX08 XMD

    SHARED FROM LANDYWATCH ON BEHALF OF: https://www.facebook.com/Muppet.boy?hc_ref=ARSqI9xYaDTXWZfqZbhrdVG0ff_HLWFohQG58l5ldVT0HdSIZnCudy23pjeZ27TAL4o&fref=nf&hc_location=group **STOLEN** Land Rover Defender 90. Keswick Green. Stolen from Widnes, Cheshire. Please keep your eyes out for this, my...
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    Is it worth it? Cat b td5?

    It totally depends on the condition of the chassis, body panels, bulkhead and engine. If these are in good shape then it might be the right thing to buy back. If it is in good nick calculate all the parts you will have to buy to replace and any other costs involved to get it back on the road...
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    Defender Security

    My mistake, I read your post totally wrong :D
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    Defender Security

    A full metal Jacket is normally better than a clutch claw. Why do you say the adrenaline is so bad? To the OP - Disklok and safeTpedal as a minimum! Remember to weld half moon shapes on the back of the disklok to secure it even further and put wheels on full lock against a curb. Here is a 15%...
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    Defender rear fit out... Newbie advice please....

    :D This video explains it. It is basically a very strong corse paint that is great for bed liners.
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    Defender rear fit out... Newbie advice please....

    Not sure about heating but how about a raptor painted floor instead of the wood? It works well in the back of my 90!
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    Search options not working ?

    Don't worry, I already have. That was just a light-hearted joke ;)
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    Search options not working ?

    Yep, I can confirm this too. The only way to find that discussion would be through the search :p