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    LT230 front output flanges - different sizes

    See here for diagrams and part no's https://www.lrworkshop.com/diagrams/land-rover-defender-transfer-box/transfer-box-lt230
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    Modify front brake hose bracket

    Ditto here + it's really worth fitting thicker stainless steel swivel ball gasket seal backing plates like these with new fasteners and seals...
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    Has anyone got any tips for bleeding 101 brakes?

    Could this help? 101 brakes are S3 brakes... https://www.lrukforums.com/threads/101fc-brakes-bleeding-adjusting-help-pls.33367/
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    Rear suspension Sag

    Have you measured the bodywork between top of arch and roof...and chassis spring mounts to level ground with correct tyre pressures all round?
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    Aerial connector

    https://www.lrworkshop.com/diagrams/land-rover-defender-accessories/accessories/radio-upgrade-kit see here for part numbers + sounds like you just need an aerial din reducer available from most online ICE parts suppliers.
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    Help with brakes

    Noooooooooooo, our Landies are great devices for really learning how to fix these quite basic problems and enable superb skill sets.
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    Carpets or no carpets...?

    Vtrue. I have new LR G grade door seals, no sill/step seal, but have added later Puma bottom of door seals to the Ninety and it's near 100% waterproof. I do get some light seepage through the tunnel but it's minimal. All other areas/seams/floors/footwells/seat bases & box I sealed with neoprene...
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    Carpets or no carpets...?

    It helps to take them out first. I have footwell and tunnel carpets and Exmoor carpet mats all laying over 10mm neoprene foam and Dynamat. The floors, footwells and tunnel are all freshly painted. This might sound overkill but makes the interior a comfortable place to be + mats are removed for...
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    Help with brakes

    So your cable has stretched or is too long. Buy a new/correct cable, install and adjust.
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    Insurance with mods

    It's worth ca Also call the other classic vehicle insurers like Carole Nash, Peter James PJI +++ As above, give Adrian Flux a wide birth.
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    Best way to sell ?

    Post some photos here may raise some interest + Car and Classic is a good platform.
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    Insurance with mods

    Call A Plan/Howden. My Ninety has quite a list of non-standard components including suspension, 110 brakes, seats, external roll cage, security +++ It made no difference to the insurance quotes over the past four years. In fact they were happy to see the modified safety/security components...
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    Ineos Fusilier on hold / production cancelled from Magna

    Sir Jim & Co' have pulled the Fusilier production contract from Magna. I'm not surprised re' the EV side but am surprised at stopping Fusilier production when they could have accelerated other engine/power types. This is a shame as I see the Fusilier as a natural reliable/tough all round...
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    D90 Hard to soft top conversion questions

    Part of the fun with our LR's is the voyage of discovery and getting to know all their quirks and foibles.
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    D90 Hard to soft top conversion questions

    You could go the whole hog and fit a Safety Devices welded to chassis roll cage. I have one on my Ninety softop, they're very good and superbly practical.
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    Transfer box

    Yes + you can confirm ratio from the data tag/serial number. More info here https://www.winchestergears.com/lt230-transfer-box-4791-p.asp https://ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/product-category/transfer-boxes/ https://www.lrworkshop.com/diagrams/land-rover-defender-transfer-box/transfer-box-lt230
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    Power steering pipes

    See here for correct part numbers, diags and suppliers.. https://www.lrworkshop.com/diagrams/land-rover-defender-steering/steering-column-lower
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    24 Volt mystery

    What year/model of Land Rover? Re' fault, depending upon model year your Landy should start without need for the glow plug relay. You always run a direct 12v feed to the glow plug feed wire to test the glow plugs.
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    Land Rover 90 insurance

    Talk with A-Plan/Howden. My 1987 Ninety Softop is on a multi car policy both with an agreed values. Be prepared to take and send lots of photographs to prove its true value, together with receipts...but for the sake of an hours work it's worth it. + do declare all mods your Ninety may have or...
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    Any suggestions as where to look to find Defenders for sale

    @vaoleguy , see here for good selection https://www.carandclassic.com/search?make=land-rover&model=defender&source=quick-filters Also talk to Simon at Motodrome. He always has so good quality correctly priced Landies available and he's a good honest trader with much LR experience...