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    temp guage

    Following the engine work, head gasket etc........Did you bleed the cooling system through the heater matrix and get all the air out? If not you could have an air lock. Try opening the heater valve to allow the water to recirculate and let the air out of the system....best done from cold to...
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    Why won't my lights turn off

    George...............I suggest that you buy a new switch assembly and fit it to the steering column. Check all the main earth connections, in particular the two between the Chassis and the battery, chassis to engine.
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    Winch Wiring

    The Goodwinch installation instructions recommend that the main winch cables, live and neutral are connected back to the battery; my winch is direct wired with the isolator switch breaking the LIVE curcuit. The small black earth from the solenoid can be earthed through the chassis. You could...
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    Help! Landy Virgin buying 2008 110 E Wagon

    Hi Hans, First Make sure it is a Landrove 110....NOT a SANTANA....A 2008 110 could be a Puma engine (Ford Transit Van derivative) or a left-over TD5 so better to check. Most of the Spanish Registered vehicles have been bought by ex-patriots to use in their holiday environment..........so be...
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    which landy for me?

    A Defender 110 is an excellent all round work and play vehicle, easy to maintain and holds the residual value; a good one will cost more than you think. You can find a decent Discovery much cheaper than the 110 as long as you are cautious with your selection and look carefully for...
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    insurance just jumped up £500 for declaring side window mods!!!!

    Try Nor County 0845 345 4535 Speak with Lorraine; they offer a deal from Highway Insurance that cover all mods on Land Rovers, Engine Upgrades, Bull Bars, Suspension Lifts, Low Annual Mileage Discount, Green Lane Cover etc (Providing You are a Member of a Club) So join GLASS or some other Club...
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    STC1753 Alternator into Defender 200tdi

    I have done this alternator modificaton on my 90/200tdi......has been working fine for the past 12 months. Be careful with the brushes, I used small wire ties to hold the brushes away from the rotor. You can then turn the end plate to the new positon and replace the screws; snip the wire ties...
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    lanedriver

    Thanks Fur Trapper..........we tried that but no improvement; the handbrake light, ABS light and TC lights are all on as soon as ignition is turned on and do not go off. Any other ideas??
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    lanedriver

    Hi everyone, I have just joined from North East England... My Toys include a much modified old 90 ex-military (no probs runs like a train) and a more recent Defender 110 XS double cab, which is being modified for overland adventures and fun. Having some problems right now with ABS...