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    Crap Brakes early 90

    Checked front discs they have 0.05mm of run out each so i assume thats in spec
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    Heavy steering

    Ive got 265/70 r16 so yeah not massive.
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    Heavy steering

    I can try to bleed it there. Ive had 3 defenders before 3 discoverys and 2 series 2's lol so im well versed in landrovers Excellant driving standards . Fluid is nice and new looking still no frothy top. Ive got brake issues as well so im going check loadings on hubs.
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    Crap Brakes early 90

    I'm going get it up on axle stands now check out front pads first and see if discs are true with dial gauge. Thanks for sugestions
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    Heavy steering

    Ive not? I mean ive turned steering lock to lock. There is a bolt on top of box but im not sure what that does?
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    Crap Brakes early 90

    As you can see its almost like new lol
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    Crap Brakes early 90

    It was all new during my 3/4 year rebuild. Ive only driven it maybe 200/300 miles. I rebulit calipers and all new cylinders on back including all springs shoes etc. Not alot of travel just pulsing and need excessive force to stop. It will just lock brakes as i found out the other day on lane to...
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    Crap Brakes early 90

    My brakes are crap They pulse when braking and need alot of force to come to a stop. I think the pulsing is most likely the drums. I think they might of been britpart. I cant remember which pads i ordered. I hope not a cheap setup of ebay. But at times during rebuild i was skint. Servo is new...
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    Heavy steering

    Hi My steering had been a problem since I rebuilt landy. First my powersteering pump failed so ive fitted a new one. Ive replaces uj's as they were crusty. Box is a 6 bolt and its very heavy and non centering on road. Which is tireing and dangerous. Im sure hubs were find when i rebuilt it as i...
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    V8 csw rebuild

    Well its done and possibly the worst build thread ever. Passed M.O.T Got few problems steerings awful 6 bolt box and its stiff non centering. And brakes are crap?? And transfer box is sloppy i had lt85 rebuilt by ashcroft so thats spot on. Going get it on axle stands today and try sort steering...
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    V8 csw rebuild

    All my pics have disappeared must be photobucket.
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    V8 csw rebuild

    It's back in garage now I'm ripping gearbox out as it's noisey. Only thing I didn't change :(
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    V8 csw rebuild

    I know wheels are wrong looking for some 90 rostyles
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    V8 csw rebuild

    Well it's all done
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    V8 csw rebuild

    Well I'm on to rhem wiring now. Got rear tub on. Fitted a td5 clutch peddle so hopefully lighter clutch!
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    V8 csw rebuild

    Slowly!!