So Ive started going along fixing small issues (and then finding 3 more along the way lol) so I wanted to check why the rear windscreen heater and also the wiper wasnt working - must be a issue with the loom somewhere - So as I start to strip the back door down I look up and find the black cable...

LOL :)

Yeh I think I'll give the underside a good clean and let it dry off, then drive it and see where any leaks are coming from. Just seems to be straight after a drive then stops not a continuous leak which says to me the diff seals? I'll get under it tonight and try the to check the breather pipes.

So little morning update - checked underneath this morning and can’t see that it’s leaked anymore, just seems to be after a 30 min plus journey I’m getting a few drops front and rear, couple of zoomed in photos, can’t seem to determine the rear leak though.

Thank you It’s a 1998 90 300TDI County

Gonna check both breather pipes as it’s looks as though there’s just a couple drips of oil after stopping the car, not a continuous drip. There was no leak after a small drive this morning also. I guess it’s welcome to the world of defender leaks

Just done some research and it could be both diffs leaking? I’ve read this can be caused by a pressure issue? Over pressurised causing the seals to leak?

So after doing about an hours driving today I got back and found 2 oil spots - 1 seems to be underneath the engine but this is the 1st time it has happened, there was no leak spot when I got back on Saturday after a 260 mile trip and the other spot is maybe from the rear axle. I’ve attached some...

As above I'll be putting my own private reg on so this is coming off onto retention. L90 BAA £500 ono

As above, came with my new Landy but dont need it and looking to put it towards some funds for a alarm. Original Land Rover Part Comes complete with screw bolts etc. I can post or you can collect for £50 :) Same as here but fitted my 90 County...

Thanks guys - Going to do a fluid check tonight when home from work - Its only done 2k since its last service and MOT, just going through the previous invoices/reciepts in the last 18 months its had New fuel tank New power steering pump and track rods New front calipers/discs/pads and master...

Security yes - fitting a aftermarket Hawk alarm and central locking. Also have a pedal guard and a steering wheel lock fitted. Luckily we have a decent size drive way so we can block the defender in with 2 other cars also.

Ah is that the one where the whole box has to come out :( gonna check it back out later and get a photo

Wow great knowledge base - will check all the fluids tommorrow pre service. There was a very small drip patch underneath this morning very central and a bit further behind the front seats, poss transfer box?

I’ve got my interior list and exterior list :) Gonna get booked in for Minor service - she’s only done 3000 miles since her last one.

So I collected my 300 TDI County yesterday and had a lovely 260 mile drive back, she drove brilliantly. Gonna get to work on her this week with a new cubby box and seat trims, just got a few questions for you guys…. 1. Clock isn’t working on the binnacle - loose connection behind possibly as...

Sounds like we both bought a very similar first defender :) as picked up my red county 300 tdi yesterday :). Well done on the purchase!

Sooooooo… I picked her up yesterday. A 430am start, first train to kings cross (1st class £40!!) then a tube and another hour train later I was in Sussex to pick the old lady :). 1998 300 TDI County still with original colour maroon red colour, bulkheads and chassis are in great condition...

So Im picking up the 90 from Sussex on the 7th August - 4 and a half hour drive back - well probably 6 hours as I'll be stopping a few times. I have AA roadside assistance just checking that defenders fall under AA assistance just in case anything happens on the way back - I know they are...

Anybody installed dodo matting and then new carpets? Is it worth it? Also looking at the exmoor seat retrims - lots of good reviews on youtube etc - anybody taken the plunge on here?