I have a 300tdi and that has rubber "O" rings.

Welcome to the forum. I bought a defender in 2020. I had a Range Rover classic before which unfortunately I neglected so didn't give it the maintenance or care it deserved. I too didn't understand the vehicle enough to fully check the condition so I have also found things that needed care I...

I really think what you need to look at is what can definitely be saved and assume everything else will need replacing or refurbished. I am not sure about doing a full refurb as I bought a running 93 defender with a 300tdi. That has needed axle casings replaced, new rad, new bearings (by...

Just be aware folks that "high tensile " covers a number of different grades starting at 8.8 which is not the correct strength. If you have the correct bolt from a land rover parts supplier you will note it has 10.9 on the head, so be careful if you go to a fixings supplier and just as for high...

On my old rear axle, I think from a 200tdi, the rear calipers were fitted with hex head 10.9 strength screws. I have no reason to think they were not original. They were a coarse thread.

Just one point to note with your brakes. The thread on the bolts holding your calipers may be course or fine thread. If you are replacing these bolts make sure you know which you have. I found out the hard way - well the previous owner of mine decided to fit fine thread bolts into a course...

I have just replaced the rear crossmember on my 90. I used a second hand one that was given to me. It was in good nick even though it had been previously fitted for seven years. It was a galvanised one. The previous crossmember had already been replaced and I was very reluctant to fit a non...

Is it the liquid A you have used?

It does have some joints but I assumed it was a previous bodge. The permanent live was broken as was the left hand tail, so the new cable has fixed those. I did test all the wires at the split and all were working appart from reverse, which I presume is the switch rather than the wiring as it...

I did wonder why the left hand only wires went into the right hand side instead of just splitting over towards the left with the fuel tank wires, but that would make it difficult for the trailer wiring! I ended up replacing my loom with a 13 core trailer wire as I don't need the tank wiring. My...

This is from my rear loom, which is a 1993 90, but fitted with a 300tdi before I got it. Purple - Perm 12v - goes to RH only 2.65mm Red/yellow - Fog -to RH only 2.6mm White/purple - fuel pump- direct to fuel tank plug (this does not go into the RH rear) 2.07mm Red/Black- LH Tail- goes to RH...

Just checked their website and feck, yes it has gone up!!!

A company called Comfish Marine. Please note, I used fluid film liquid A but there is also another type so I would research which one is best before buying. The one I have is a liquid and is similar to oil in appearance and how it flows. The other one, which I don't know anything about, is...

I think you are correct from memory. I did similar with mine. I added a wire from the negative of my battery and took it to a multi-point in the back. I then linked that to another earth multipoint on the other side and did the same there. I used another piece of 13 core over to the other (LH)...

I have a 1993 90 if you want me to look at the wiring tomorrow. I just replaced my rear loom with 13 core trailer wire so the original is still off the truck if you want me to measure it.

Well done Rich, I bet you are well chuffed!

Oh yes, Worsley. I should have looked at his profile! Not too far then - 15 miles but not a bad run (showing 22 mins on Google maps). If the guy in Norden can't do the work I am sure he will know someone that is. He is quite active on the land rover scene.

There is a guy based in Norden, near Rochdale who is a land rover enthusiast and does car repairs. It may be worth giving him a call if he is near enough to you. The company is Total Smart Solutions. I have just done mine but wouldn't have the confidence to do anyone else's. You will be able...

Where in Manchester?

I just replaced the bushes on my hockey sticks with oem rubber. I actually wound them into place using some threaded rod in a "bush repair " fashion. The old ones have to come out whichever type you use!