Maybe. But even then I can’t see it working. Odd thing to make for commercial production.

Wow that is awful

There’s a britannica restorations video on YouTube on how to get that out.

Would they not just be the bearings from the parts manual for that engine? Or are those ones special?

Long shot but anyone got any of the shims that go behind the series style door striker plates? look like this https://www.roversnorth.com/parts/395078_shim_anit_burst_striker_series_iii_defender

Only useless if the owners don’t use it, which I appreciate most don’t. The tech is good just never really used for what they’re designed for.

If you want my advice ALWAYS replace the seals. Virtually without exception they are single use items. You might get away with it if you’re careful. You might not. Beating you can have a feel and if smooth then good for a few more miles.

Sorry it’s a pain mate. This will always be an up hill battle and likely not one you win. Even if you do the days of these vehicles being in the centre of any city are numbered. Having lived in london for many years I have to say, even as a defender driver, that I agree. The air pollution is...

If you’re new to this I’ll offer one piece of advice. Avoid the jingly jangles and just focus on the mechanics. That’ll keep your wallet occupied anyhow. Keep it stock.

mystery solved. Thanks mate.

Someone who isn’t old!

Ha! I knew I wouldn’t get any sensible advice out of you lot

Got some new galv lift up handle doors for the defender. The lock and handle assemble bolts in (series style) but I’ve got two kinds of bracket. My current doors have two of the one in picture one. Why is there another kind (picture 2)? Also the bracket in picture 1 has two different length...

On eBay. Need these gone...

I’ve come around and quite like the new defender (don’t @ me). It’s difficult to make vehicle of that calibre for much cheaper. Even the grenadier isn’t much cheaper. If JLR want to lead the technology behind these vehicles, which with so much competition these days is getting harder, the...

Great. Thanks. Actually managed a decent job with the spray cans and my greenhouse as spray booth. Saying that I’m not bothered if it’s not perfect as the rest of the Landy is, well, a **** heap. Just 4 more to do now

Gotcha. Thanks everyone for walking me through this. Yeh it’s a rattle can.

So how Many coats of lacquer? Two?

How much did you sell it for. If you don’t mind me asking. Prices really have gone through the roof

Aha, good question. Pictures attached. I think it probs does need lacquer