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    Advice for a new /newish defender

    Thanks drewster Sorry'. But what's a csw? Do they still make the tdi 200/300 or would they have to be older, I agree wouldn't want electric probs, not even fussed about electric windows etc. I just don't want to buy any thing with problems, can you get them with rear forward facing seats?
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    Advice for a new /newish defender

    Hello clever Landy people I'm in the process of trying to convince my wife that a defender would be a good all round daily driver car. I personally love them, not bothered about the lack of comfort. Apart from fuel consumption not being great, I wanted people's thoughts. I really like the...
  3. J

    Astro turf floor

    Ahhh, I had no idea was bed liner was... These look like great. Have to see if I can find some cheaper versions. The fact it's rubberized is an extra bonus! Thanks
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    Astro turf floor

    Yea, it's all a bit patchy with dodgy welds. Shame...thought I had a good idea going there! So just painting it should tart it up a bit I guess huh!more for looks than anything else, no off roading so won't get too muddy in there really. Any other suggestions welcome. Thanks so far
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    Astro turf floor

    Hi guys As my front floor looks bad, and as it leaks carpet would get soggy / smelly. What's anyone's thoughts on laying astro turf in thre..it's waterproof, hard wearing and won't smell. Would this work ok do you think? Obviously not to everyone's taste but would suit me fine. Thanks
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    leaking everywhere

    I'd say a puddle about 7" wide. ?
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    leaking everywhere

    Is the swivel the ball at the end of the axel I mentioned? Is that a big job? Ok to drive a little? Thanks
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    leaking everywhere

    Yea, saaarfend / Leigh on sea way. Ill take a photo and see if I can figure out how to add on here.
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    leaking everywhere

    Hi again So after looking under hood and car, and a stranger helping out a bit, I don't think the break fluid has leaked though the clutch fluid needed filling as seemed empty! The leak appears to be coming from (excuse my lack of knowledge here) but the ball that is on the end of the axel...
  10. J

    changing door hinges for dummies

    That's great news, been wandering how the hell this was going to work. Thanks.
  11. J

    changing door hinges for dummies

    Ahhh I see. So do the captive nuts stay in place as I'm guessing you cant get a spanner on them to hold still as inside the bulk head? And is this the same principle for the other two holes that attach to the door itself? Thanks Jack
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    changing door hinges for dummies

    Thanks for the replies. Wont drilling them out ruin the thread inside for the screws to go in to?
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    leaking everywhere

    Thank you guys. Right, I'll have a look to see if I can find the brake fluid reservoir and fill it up. If any one out there knows of a garage then that woudl be great. Thanks for all the fast replies.
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    changing door hinges for dummies

    Hi All I'm new hear and new to Landys, and unfortunately new to anything mechanical...which I'm finding out could prove difficult for me! I got a series 3 1983 short wheels base diesel. Now the right door is sagging a fair bit and was told that a top new hinge would sort that out, it also...
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    leaking everywhere

    Hi All I'm new hear and new to Landys, and unfortunately new to anything mechanical...which I'm finding out could prove difficult for me! I got a series 3 1983 short wheels base diesel. Now after a long drive back from collecting its seems to of leaked alot of oil. I've topped up (after...
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    changing door hinge (bare with me)

    Hi All I'm new hear and new to Landys, and unfortunately new to anything mechanical...which I'm finding out could prove difficult for me! I got a series 3 1983 short wheels base diesel. Now the right door is sagging a fair bit and was told that a top new hinge would sort that out, it also needs...