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    Tail lights won't work

    Elextrickity finding an odd way to go, check lamp holders for corrosion, earth connections for both lamps. You may think they are wired right but check again.
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    Gearbox identification

    Recently overhauled my series 3 box that was jumping out of 2nd and then lost reverse. Finally got it back in truck and drove it for the first time last month, gear throws notably shorter and tighter now it is back as it should be.
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    300tdi engine noise .. rattling or is it?

    Noted on another thread that it is just bad manners some do not come back with a finish, annoying in the least.
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    Selling Defenders to US

    Have a look at "Trans Global Logistics UK ltd" for info.
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    Help..Overheating issue!!

    Just no manners, does clicking "ignore" on their avatar actually get rid? Guess they just start again with a new name.
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    brake pad life

    The calipers I used for my 1990 Ninety came from a rotted out Defender 200tdi and fitted straight on with the original discs. Land rover fitted all models of Defender tdi with the larger calipers when the more powerful engine was introduced. Ones to avoid are those for vented discs which are wider.
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    brake pad life

    If his truck is still fitted with the original early Ninety size calipers/pads he could fit the later larger so called "One Ten" calipers/pads. [ done this on mine] This is just a nut and bolt job and while it likely will not cure the problem will extend the time between pad changes...
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    A question for the rebuilders

    Plus 1, Mig welding forum the place to ask.
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    Td5 Wiper Motor

    For wipers that are slow getting going and wipe, problem often is the issue of partial seizing of the spindle axle where it passes into the bulkhead. Another issue can be the lower bush in the wiper motor can going dry. Pull the little rubber caps behind wiper arm up a bit and oil shaft.
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    Yearly check

    As it is a daily driver a regular check/service at certain mileages is better. A good section of the Haynes manual is the regular 6k and 12k checks. There is also a yearly pre MOT section.
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    Battery not Holding Charge Land Rover 90 1989

    With the engine running [ little bit on the throttle] a good alternator will give 14v or there about on your volt meter.
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    Power steering failure... Again...

    Hope you did not over tighten the steering box adjuster. Adjustment has to be done only with wheels/pump arm set straight ahead and allan key bolt only turned until contact just felt. Any slack with wheels turned to be ignored.
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    Defender 1990 queries

    The only thing I recognize is the rear wash/wipe switch. Any chance you can talk to previous owner about what is what?
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    Oils

    As above you have them all correct. And welcome. Doing brake fluid?
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    Gearbox identification

    Will be looking to see what you find. :)
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    Which RTV (easily available?)

    Tip @suebf, keep an eye on dates post's happen. Sometimes we get thread revivals that are years old. :)
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    Gearbox identification

    Some very late production Series 2a had a full syncro box but they were suffix D. Given the position of suffix on the transfer box it is a series 3 box. [2's had it on the actual gearbox] @steve2286w series 3 have clutch housing on the left. "steamwally" has some very good videos series box...
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    Intermittent missfire

    Start with the easy stuff, check HT lead connections at cap and plugs. Check 12v connections at coil and distributor. Clean check sparkplug gap.
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    Series 3 Rebuild Series 3 Suffix B gearbox as Suffix D

    Still unsure which seal you mean, pic?
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    Series 3 Rebuild Series 3 Suffix B gearbox as Suffix D

    What engine do you have?