I hear that even new pumps will leak :( So why like to look into an electic one.

Thanks.... will look into this 👍

So like most old defenders my steering box (NTC1582 6-bolt) is leaking and have an advisory on my MOT to get this sorted. Can I seek advice if A) I should tear down the box myself and replace the seal or B) send it off for a recondition unit and swallow £300 for the privilege? How difficult is...

So, I have tried a number of times to stop the leaks from my steering pump (NTC8287), but with no joy. I am fed-up with this and would very much so convert to an electric steering pump and wondering if anyone have done this before and if so what pump did they use?

Hi, yep did replace the ladge gasket... not cheap so hope its not that, but if so maybe not to bad to do. But like you say will check the rocker cover tomorrow and keep my finger crossed its that.

Hi, thanks for the comments, this is good news to hear.... will check the 1/2moom seals tomorrow :)

Hi Dag019, thanks for the coments... nice to know others have worst leaks. I have my MOT next week and got pulled up last year on my rear diff leaking. Got that sorted but seeing this other leak wasn't sure if it would fail the MOT.

Hi Guy, Need a little advice on the below (can of worms) that I need to jump into. A couple of years back I had a leak between my gearbox and the engine. Believed it to be the rear main seal I dived in , and replaced it. Since then, it has continued to leak ☹. But weirdly there is no oil coming...

Thanks guys will go with that plan of attack. :)

Hi, Need some advice, on a 200tdi the lower thermostat housing bolted to the engine block can you remove it without taking off the water pump and timing case? I need to replace the gasket but it looks so tight to do so. ????

Thanks Turboman... looking at the Haynes Book its calling for 45Nm on the drain plug, seems abit excessive, is this correct?

Hi All, Need some advice, my engine on a 200TDI defender 90 is a 11L 17377A, with the BritPart service kit I got a crush and a solid copper washer for the oil pan plug. Which one should I use? Also is it just me or doing the oil pan plug up is very stiff..!!! ? seems cross threaded but had the...

Hi, can you help..... Since I bought my 90" the engine oil pan plug has always leaked from the plug in the past being cross-treaded. Over xmas I am looking to take the oil pan off and as a "Plan A" tap it out to see if this helps. But i am not sure what tap size i would need, can anyone help...

Thanks all, maybe i need to check the torque setting on the drain plug to stop the leak... the books noted 51 Nm. Seem high..!!!

Hi, following a fluid change on my LT77 gear box I have developed a leak on the drain plug. I can’t remember if there was a copper washer there but on the parts diagram its doesn’t show any. Is this correct ??? When I looked up parts for the LT77 I see on eBay that people sell a kit with a...

Thanks all for the raplies... and some good ideas.... going to now seach away on the web for some of these "lug" temp sensors

What a great idea.... thanks for the reply. :)

Thanks... this sounds like a great idea... :)

Hi All, After some advice and help, I am making up a temperature monitoring system that in the cab displays the temp of the Engine Oil, Transfer Box Oil and Gear Box Oil. Being in the electric industry I am fine on the electric side but need help on what temperature sensor I should use and...

Hi, I would like to add to my custom dashboard gauges that show the oil temperatures for the engine, gearbox and trans. Does any know of good locations to install the temperature sensors at each of the three locations?