1. chrisstdt

    Converting hardtop to station wagon

    Pics of part that goes behind rear seats to hold rear floor ,rear seatbox support and sw rear tub (from one I've got in bits) Have a look around but these parts rarely come up for sale so are not cheap and will likely be corroded There Will also be 100 other small bits you will need for the...
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    Converting hardtop to station wagon

    I assume your talking 110 ? Would be easier and cheaper to buy a station wagon You would need ,rear tub ,b + c pillars, doors ,seat belts ,the bulkhead behind the front seats is different and there is a cross member that bolts to the chassis for the rear seat belts Plus there will be numerous...
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    Any body help,my 110 200 tdi was losing power down to 10mph then speeding up then slowing down again I’ve just changed the fuel lift pump and put new

    Gauze on pick up pipe in tank could be clogged with muck ,either take out to clean or blow fuel hose back with compressor I find a tdi will run OK with a bad lift pump but will be harder to start
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    Why won't it sell?

    Not a sellers market atm sadly Old car prices (defenders included) have gone back to pre covid levels Have you tried a dealer to see what they offer ?
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    2.8TGV engine swap

    If you can find a 2.8 (not easy or cheap) as they were made in south America and not common here it's a fairly easy swap and they do have alot more tourqe You shouldn't break the gearbox as the td5 used the r380 As Mike says sort the basics first then go for extra power ,if you can't live...
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    Delivery of 300TDI 110 Galv Chassis

    Delivery was included 90 200 tdi premium (comes with all galv chassis to body brackets) was under £2100 delivered When I checked maer were cheapest
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    Delivery of 300TDI 110 Galv Chassis

    Mine appeared a day early
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    Delivery of 300TDI 110 Galv Chassis

    They said 6-7 weeks delivery and if it comes on Tuesday it will of been 6 weeks
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    Delivery of 300TDI 110 Galv Chassis

    You won't go wrong with maer I fitted one to a 90 200 tdi last year and everything went perfect (same can't be said for the shielded chassis I fitted previously) ordered a 110 TD5 and they send a chassis with TD5 engine mounts but brackets for a steel fuel tank ,a major ball ache ! Expecting...
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    Temp gauge doing weird and wonderful things......

    Sensors cheap and easy to change but after that it could be a bad earth Gauge on my 300 tdi defender goes close to the red when I put headlights on !
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    P38 vs Disco 3?

    You won't find a fourtrak that's not rotten , landcruisers and shotguns at that age aren't much better than a landrover but the parts will cost far more What problems have you had with the V8 ?
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    P38 vs Disco 3?

    D3 diesels aren't cheap to run and p38 diesels aren't that much quicker than a 300 tdi disco As has been said no old landy will be cheap to run ,personally if its rust free I'd stick with the old V8 disco 1
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    Steering box recon

    Thanks il look into that too
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    Steering box recon

    I can try changing the seal ,I always assumed they leak there as the shaft is pitted / scored (I also assume that's why the last rebuilt box I bought leaked) Worth a shot as the seal is cheap
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    Steering box recon

    The steering box on my defender is leaking Can anyone e recommend a reputable company that will sell me me properly rebuilt unit I replaced the box on my lightweight coiler a few years ago with a rebuilt unit off ebay and it leaked within a month! Thanks
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    For Sale Lt230 transfer bix

    Lt230 transfer box 1-1.1 ratio, ex rrc petrol Full working order, includes diff lock and handbrake Recent new shoes and springs plus recent front output seal and flange kit £150 collection scottish borders
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    300 tdi in td5 chassis

    Fuel tanks are also different ,td5 had a plastic tank and an electric fuel pump, tdi has steel tank
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    Land Rover Owner Magazine no more

    Personally il be opting out but if you do nothing bauer media still gets payed !
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    Land Rover Owner Magazine no more

    Got my letter from bauer media ,the subscription goes over to practical classics unless you contact them to opt out That explains them continuing to take paymet
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    Axle rust proofing

    Thanks il have a look at that stuff