Unfortunately it seems to be the drop arm bearing which apparently is 'reamed' to the drop arm shaft:( Thanks for the info though:)

Took it for MOT. Failed on excessive play on the steering box drop arm bearing:( Just searched on how easy it is to fix, wish I hadnt now:mad: Now will have to buy new steering box:5bbanghead:

Have you checked the air intake hose on the turbo isnt perished?

Does all this mean that in 2 years time I could spray my Landy black and flog it to a Yank for £12000?

Just bolt the seat through the rear wheel arches.

The brackets should have a set in them to allow them to go into the holes.

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And they get stuck in the mud easily:D

I dont have a cd player/tape player/radio/mp3 thing in my Defender so I just whistle.

That, is whats known as, a winch.:p

Original engine every time. Who says its a decent recon? The seller? Never trust the seller.

If you paid £4500 for it insurance will probably value it a £3000 at most and if it gets nicked will pay out £1500-£2000 if you're very, very lucky. They wont take into account the engine rebuild.

So you want advice on how to break the speed limit:confused: Buy a fast car, not a Land Rover Defender:rolleyes:

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Just noticed the add says 45,000 miles but the photo of the odometer shows 170,000 miles! You've got turbo problems big style mate

Definitely a 200tdi engine but probably out of a Disco. Doubt its only done 45,000 miles though if the odometer is original to the vehicle.

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Look closely on the drivers bulkhead vent......