1. wireman

    90 or a 110

    Make sure that the model you choose is ok to carry people in the back before you buy it. There is a lot of chat on here about carrying people and children in the back of a 'van'. A 110 is far more practical, cheaper to buy ( unless it's a CSW), a better ride and not really any worse on fuel...
  2. wireman

    Series 3 or NA Defender?

    I agree with @rob1miles a series is cheaper to run if it is MOT and Tax exempt and perfectly useable if you only go 'local'. I have a 2a lightweight, I love driving it around but the furthest I take it is 7 miles to the LPG station. Whereas my 2.5 n/a 90 whilst 'slow' by modern standards, I am...
  3. wireman

    Where to buy SW side panels

    Yes you're right, I didn't read the post correctly. That said the panels the OP wants are going to be from a series either 88 or 109 and then being fitted to a series so it shouldn't matter.
  4. wireman

    Where to buy SW side panels

    All rear doors from 1958 to 2016 are the same size. Older doors have non anti burst locks and newer doors have glass held in by rubber strips, not angled Ali and 35 screews! So I don't know why a 109 door wouldnt fit your 88.
  5. wireman

    Where to buy SW side panels

    Ebay has some: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Station-Wagon-Side-Panels-With-Windows-Early-110-Or-109/143791022524?hash=item217a9ce1bc:g:QAAAAOSw6OlfifCl The ones from a 109 (LWB) station wagon are the same size IIRC
  6. wireman

    Six appeal - six cylinder Land Rovers - let's see them!

    2.6 straight 6 - 86 bhp @ 4500 rpm and 131 lb/ft torque @ 1500 rpm. It was only 7.8:1 comp ratio. It is possible to fit a 'Westlake' head from a Rover P4/5 to increase power but some variants require the modification to the bellhousing iirc. I bought this one a few years ago, but it was too...
  7. wireman

    Help please...MOT in the morning and N/S brake light causing trouble

    Some of the new replacement light units these days are of varying quality, Ive even had them wired incorrectly, Ie tail light wired using the brake wire and vice versa. Don't guess, test, as said above swap bulbs first, then check the earth but the tail light used the same one so it might not...
  8. wireman

    Series 3 wiper motor brushes , can I make my own ?

    The correct brushes for the wiper motor are still available and are not that expensive so I personally wouldn't bother. See here...
  9. wireman

    Series 3 Camshaft replacement

    Have you done a compression check? If your valves are burning out due to lack of leaded fuel (or lack of additive) that would affect power and running.
  10. wireman

    Advice on Flywheel Serviceability

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-SERIES-3-FLYWHEEL-HOUSING-2-25L-PETROL-3-BEARING-CRANK-564394/114128689656?hash=item1a929999f8:g:LIgAAOSwHwReU~ll&redirect=mobile £85...
  11. wireman

    Advice on Flywheel Serviceability

    Could you not just buy a flywheel, housing and starter from a 3 mb and fit them as a set? Cheaper than £600.
  12. wireman

    Brockhouse 1 ton trailer,

    A clear explanation thank you.
  13. wireman

    Brockhouse 1 ton trailer,

    Its my understanding that trailers should be slightly 'nose down' so 100mm might be ok. I'd get the trailer then work out the technicalities later!
  14. wireman

    Next and hopefully last wiring obsoleteness

    The rule of thumb is 'pins to power' Think of a domestic plug. The pin on your block 'should' (you can never discount PO bodgery) not be live. Have you a diesel or petrol model? White with a black trace is fuel stop solenoid on a diesel. The others (the white wires) should be switch live...
  15. wireman

    Defender td5

    I'd start by checking/testing your ignition switch.
  16. wireman

    90 Hard Top Rear Suspension

    See here http://www.bilashakaflowers.com/LandroverSprings.htm
  17. wireman

    90 Hard Top Rear Suspension

    I don't think they will, I'll try and find a table containing all your spring options, stand by...
  18. wireman

    Bonnet Prop Dimensions

    I haven't got round to modifying yet ( to much Christmas stuff getting in the way) . If you have your measurements to hand you can post them but don't go out of your way. Many Thanks.
  19. wireman

    RSA Defender 2.8

    Glad you're sorted.