Thanks, Dag019! I actually don't mind using the smooth one, rather I wanna be sure that it's not just a misunderstanding:)

Dear forum members, maybe someone can help me with this. I was searching for this part shown on the photo: I sent this photo to Britcar and asked if they have a LHD part for this. They indicated a part BTR5232 called Finisher:) https://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php/142355/13645/finisher...

Bennehboy, will check the glowplugs position, but I think they are solid..

Thanks for the thorough answer, Bennehboy. The engine starts immediately.. just not with that flying ease as before.. it only took half a flick of fingers before, now it's a second longer. The glowplugs are Berus (5 x Glow Plug / Heater Plug Td5 (Beru) ERR6066G (ERR6066G) = £39.95). Scooby...

Thanks, Dag, I have replaced the 4 glowplugs with new OEM ones. It kinda went worse after that, I'm ashamed to admit :D Bennehboy, that's what I always read about almost every problem on a Defender - it's what it's supposed to do:) But generally most issues have a root cause and a solution. In...

Thanks, Dag! Does that mean I should look into the issue of cranking rather than fuel system? (sorry if stating the obvious)

Dear forum members, I know this is a hopeless thing to ask, but will try anyway:) The greatest living poet of landyzone, mr. JamesMartin, had this to say about it in 2013: "unless its something thats just come on smoke on start up is normal,cold start in pump and unburnt fuel when cranking"...

Is this what You mean? https://cglapps.chevron.com/msdspds/PDSDetailPage.aspx?docDataId=327153&docFormat=PDF

I live in Estonia. Not that bad, but we have a regular -20 and down to -30 degree celcius every winter for a week or two. I could use any help I can get with making oils more viscous in those weathers. We have summers of +20+25 with rare occasion of +30*C. Do You think that makes it more...

Ok, guys, sorry for false alarm.. Found this sentence on the Texaco (suggested by manual) liquid spec: Cold Climate Power Steering Fluid is a high performance semi-synthetic power steering fluid. Semi-synth it will remain:)

Dear forum members, I need to replace the power steering fluid and the workshop manual gives 2 choices, of which I will go for the Cold Climate PAS Fluid 14315 LRN2261. I have 2 choices of this oil - full-synth and semi-synth. What would You advise, is going full-synth safe for the gaskets and...

Very nice colour on Your 90, Scooby!

Interesting that You posted here. Just 30 min ago I was driving back home and thinking that I have to try the 2 inch lift after all. The curiosity is killing me.. All in the name of looks (fitting 285/75r16). Also planning to try the light load version from Terrafirma, despite all the criticism...

After thorough deliberation, I bought new fuel lines from filter assy to engine. The mechanic I work with is a trusted experienced guy, but the only Defender he's worked on, is mine. So I wanted to ask if the job of replacing these fuel lines has some trade secrets that would be beneficial to...

My truck is Tonga green, but I always liked yellow Defenders. Not sure if it's the childhood impressions of Camel Trophy pictures, but I think they give a totally different feel to the trucks. Here are some examples that I like: Even this hipster color looks good to me (ashamed to admit): And...

A new chassis costs somewhere around 2500 euros where I live. The chassis of my D90 is in a pretty good shape I would say, from what I can see from outside, maybe 7 out of 10. As I am not a very good DIY guy and don't own any washing/drying/spraying tools and appliances, I will have to spend...

Hi, Neilly! I have mounted it, but haven't installed the electrics. We had installed a lot of new bits (new lights all around, surrounds, grille, hinges, door windows) that day and didn't get to the wiring. So I don't actually know how it works. But the package did come from Germany, there were...

Orsonium, I really wish You get this sorted in the most painless way.. also that the garage will refund or participate financially in the purchase of the replacement engine. Driving a 2006 TD5, we checked the oil pump sump bolt, but it was so tightly fitted that we didn't want to mess with it...

Mine is not a military Defender, but thought I'd share my setup. The idea here was mainly to create side impact protection for the head with the halo on the seat. Mine is fixed, but can be mounted on moving rails.

Hi, Mick, sorry, can't really help with the topic, but may I ask where did You buy that fuel tank? I was searching for one last summer, but couldn't find:|