1988, believe it is the original box. Its got the Leyland logo on the bottom ;)

Hi Recently rebuilt the front axle of my 300tdi (was originally 2.5td) to get rid of some drivetrain slack. The output shaft of the box is also a bit knackered. Im 18 so cant nearly afford a refurbed box. I heard that the wear problem was fixed on the later gearboxes and was wondering if anyone...

It did indeed. New CV's today and Terrafirma drive flanges. Hopefully a lot of the slack gone. Thanks

Hi So Landy newbie here. My 90 has a bit of drivetrain slack. Today along with my Haynes manual, I pulled out the front half shafts to see if any splines were worn. The splines on both ends of the halfshaft I removed were perfect (although the diff oil looks like muddy water). However the CV...

Thanks for the warm welcome and all of the replies - too many to quote! The props joints dont seem worn, the props themselves spin about 30 degrees total which I hear seems normal. I have pulled out the front offside half shaft today which also seems unworn along with the drive flange. Was...

Exactly what Ive been hunting for. Thanks!

Hi So I've been looking around for an uprated airfilter for my 300tdi. K&N make a panel style filter but I think it is of the 2.5 Turbo Diesel. I can't find anything for the 300tdi barrel style (not sure what it is called) filters. Im aware that they let through larger particles etc and only...

Hi So after nearly a year of driving around a boring old 1.3 DuraTec Fiesta (passed at 17), I've finally managed to get hold of a Defender. With a year of crash free driving I can afford the insurance for one. Opened an account here because I've got a few questions and want to learn more from...