Cheers Grunt Had a read through this site some very interesting stuff, I was thinking on more of a dummies guide on how & when to use the transfer gear lever.

Many thanks yella Another question for you :) Are there any links on the site for how & when to use the diff lock. I had a quick lesson when I picked up my vehicle but wanted to do a bit more reading on how to engage diff'lock & when it's best to be used in H or L. Thanks again

Hi to all Trying to make sense of the tyres I currently have & whether they are suitable for all round use or just off road. They are Bridgestone 7.50 16LT U-traction Light Truck. Dont know what the tyre pressures are meant to be for a normal load as I dont have the manual. Anyone help...

Hello Thanks for the replies, checked the oil after letting engine cool down etc. Seems to be in the required levels on the dipstick but I will keep my eye on it very closely. Thanks for the help & advice :) ;)

Hello To all :) I fairly crap question from a noob, I have had my 300 tdi for a couple of days & have done 150 miles. The oil warning light started to flicker on & off today & I wondered if going up & down a steep hill could make this come on? I have checked the oil level & it is above low but...

Hi to all I have this alarm fitted to my defender at the minute & it has an annoying niggle which I am not sure whether it should be happening or not. Whilst driving the led on the receptacle continues to flash & I am not sure whether this is normal or not, I have checked the instructions & cant...

Hello Well I fiinally got my 90 & am still getting used to it, I previously was driving a golf so the difference is quite vast. I feel like a munchkin in a tank whilst driving but the position is great. I wanted to ask a couple of questions to all the people out there in the hope you might be...

Hello I will hopefully be picking up my 300 tdi next week & have been thinking of switching to bio diesel, I was gonna get from this place probably: http://www.greengoldbiodiesel.co.uk/ There is basic 5 which meets british & european standards which can be used in any diesel vehicle & not...

well thats the alarm & immobiliser on then! Ta;)

Hi. Thanks for the reply I am wanting to stick my mountain bike in the back & camping gear, I'll probably be doing a bit of green laning but nothing to crazy I dont think. :)

Hello to all I will hopefully be picking up my 300tdi defender from liveridge 4X4 a week tomoz, keeping my fingers crossed :) What do you reckon are the top 5 things you must get sorted when you buy a defender, waxoyling etc? Living in the northwest I think I will be getting a cat1 alarm &...

Hi I wanted to get a haynes manual for a 1996 300 tdi, will the one pictured suffice? It only goes upto "N" reg & the one I am purchasing is a "P" Sorry, another fairly crap question;)

Hello to all I am on the verge of purchasing a vehicle from a reputable land rover specialist. It's a 300tdi Defender 90 P reg 1996 csw in very tidy condition & comes with a full service,mot,new cambelt etc.3 month warranty. 100k on clock. I have agreed on a price which is just over 7k, Am I...

I know the red stuff is naughty, whats the white? :rolleyes:

So whats this bio diesel then? (I think thats probably a daft question but I'll ask anyways) ;)

Thanks for the info there but I wasnt really after the cheapest fuel rather the best fuel for mpg & protecting the engine, performance etc.

Hello Is there any info anywhere for recommended diesel to put in a landy? I have never used diesel before so wanted to get a bit of info on which is the best to use. Ta :)

Hello To all Can anyone recommend a good insurance company for a Defender 90? I will probably be getting a 300Tdi on 1996-98 plate. Hope someone can help, cheers :)

Hi all I was thinking of travelling down to this place to get myself a Defender, has anyone used them? If so could you comment on the service you had when buying & the after sales service, quality of vehicle etc. There are some great testimonies on their website but just thought I would ask on...

Hi all I was thinking of travelling down to this place to get myself a Defender, has anyone used them? If so could you comment on the service you had when buying & the after sales service, quality of vehicle etc. There are some great testimonies on their website but just thought I would ask on...