1. waldamar

    hello, newbie here, good to join you

    Fun and games, high chance no relays! I'm fairly certain any leccy fan, diesel or v8 will be an aftermarket "improvement" so who knows what's been done. They switch on with temperature yes? not just with the ignition - ie. not permanent on? Either way you're tracing wiring, just follow it back...
  2. waldamar

    hello, newbie here, good to join you

    No worries, most old landies are running on bodges of one sort or another................
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    hello, newbie here, good to join you

    I agree - just hard wiring one will keep op on the road whilst he gathers the bits etc............................... [assuming he is on the road!]
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    hello, newbie here, good to join you

    Welcome, another "oldie" original v8 or conversion? 1st job run power direct to fan/s - if they work then you're looking at whatever switches, relays, fuses etc. [or just hard wire one for now] good luck
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    Alternator belt gone - how long have I got?

    Sadly no glamorous companion to peel off a silk stocking then?! Good luck - best fixed that would've been an expensive drive.........................................
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    Hi im dan. Im a rookie defender owner and enthusiast. Accuired a 1985 defender 90.

    Welcome, you're in for oldest running 90/110 list........................ electrics are start from the beginning, clean all fuses and the springy holders, [emery or wet & dry], then earths behind instruments/switches etc. then bulbs and anything you can find. Good luck
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    Series 2a or 3

    those more knowledgeable than I will be along soon but in the meantime are you sure it's not ex military as that would explain the late reg date. Diesel not petrol could be result of later conversion, some manufacturer variation common, especially during "crossover" year/s. Above all don't...
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    New member

    S2a LWB diesel? in at the deep end! Welcome, you're in the right place.....................
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    Rear Wheel Bearing Question

    I got some caps, supposedly correct number etc and they didn't fit - any idea of part number for early [1983] 110 with Salisbury? Thanks in advance,
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    new member

    Welcome, lovely to have another easterner aboard!
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    Recaro Zafira seats 4 Defender

    Welcome
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    v8 questions

    Years ago I had a plan for a 2wd S2 - never went offroad and thought it'd be a laugh. Anyway it occurred to me that axles from an old FX4 London cab might fit. The front is coils and wishbones on it's own crosssmember IIRC, excellent turning circle, 16" wheels and of course rear has normal...
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    Land Rover 90 Temp Gauge Problem

    Junk electrical gauge altogether and go for an old school mechanical gauge [Durite best, TIM ok] fiddle to fit but once done as near as damn it 100% reliable......................... £30.00 or so and peace of mind - good luck
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    New landylover - Chile - South America

    Welcome, I guess it is not rusty! Post some photos if possible, good luck.
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    New from Kent

    understood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    New from Kent

    Welcome................... I'm sure someone will be along to tell you what you need [box, pump, lines etc.] but in the meantime, and forgive me if you know this already, non power steering is WAY easier if you're rolling as you steer, so crawl forward then turn the wheel - makes a huge...
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    My introdcution

    Firstly welcome, secondly the interior is the least of your worries, check for rust, under windscreen, at the back below door - if very rusty then walk away! good luck, [welcome btw]
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    Who's got the oldest running 90/110?

    V8 from new? [mine was converted]
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    Who's got the oldest running 90/110?

    Good, glad to hear it - we always miss the ones that get away though......................................