Hi Border, they both came off my 1980 Series 3 2.25 petrol. Mart

Hi I hope I am ok posting this in this section? I was having a clear out and have some bits and pieces lying about (see pic attached). Someone may have use of them (no charge) Included: 594629, 236541, 235548, 539993, 236632 All used so might not be of interest, apart from the alternator...

i have noticed that Defender prices are up since I owned one 20 yrs ago. I suppose the Series/Defender LRs lend themselves to being stripped (bolt off) parts?

Hi all My neighbour said he saw a large convoy of lightweights on the A65 the other day. Any ideas what was going on? I'm intrigued Thanks Mart

Hi all. So last week i decided to change the gearbox and transfer box oil, They were both very low on oil After refilling with EP90 I noticed a slow drip from where the output shaft meets the transfer box (from part no, 236548) See red arrow below So i ordered a new oil seal (FRC1780). I...

Thanks for your replies :)

Hi I don't really mess too much with the electrics but I would like to understand the diagrams a bit more, I have researched the symbols but can't seem to find out what the red circled symbols are? I presume number 2 is just a connector? I thought number 1 was a fuse but the fuse is shown...

Hi I got same issue, only in colder months. I only do a few miles at the weekend, so I started running it for 25 mins midweek and although it's still there, it has reduced it.

Thanks Lynall All I can see is rust inside, so will get a new pair

Hi All I have read a few posts about axle breathers but most seem related to extended ones with tubes not the one I have (see pic). I have a leak from the diff/shaft seal so I am replacing this seal at the weekend. I have read that a dodgy breather can exasperate a leak (pressure finding the...

Just wanted to say thank you for posting the advice on seized diff plugs. I was really struggling with the filler plug, then gave your 50:50 acetone/oil a go. I didn't hold out much hope but gave them a soaking and the next day it worked a treat. The drain plug looked really seized, but with a...

Hi Thanks for your replies I have seen the V112 form online https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/925057/v112-declaration-of-exemption-from-mot.pdf I will get it printed off and go to the post office :)

Hi All I have a Series 3 registered on 22/12/1980. The Gov.uk site says "you do not need to get an MOT if the vehicle was built or first registered more than 40 years ago". So I don't need an official MOT (I will probably get one done for peace of mind) So the MOT exemption date is a rolling...

Thanks all Good idea about the rad muff. It has a thermostat fitted. I cleaned the breather but I didn't check the pipes..........DOH! This weekend was the first time in months that I experienced the steady drips on my head. LOL Martin

Hi All I noticed recently when topping up with engine oil that the filler cap had some cream like deposits inside, I then had a look and could see the same stuff inside the rocker cover. I started to panic thinking that coolant was mixing with the the oil. However the coolant has remained at...

Thanks Hicap Phill That's strange, I bought the new tank of John Craddock but couldn't find the bolts........probably user error/incompetence ;) Thanks again

Hi I am trying to source the 6 bolts that secure the fuel sender plate to the top of the fuel tank, the parts number does not seem to return the correct part, does anyone know where I can get them? or what thresd they are? Thanks

they are Fairey Like the ones in the attachment Cheers

Hi all I was going to get rid of my FWH and go back to standard as one of the hubs was just rotating without doing anything (missing the screw) But i decided to try and fix them. So I bought the kit that comes with: rubber seals, plastic straps, roll pins, foam washer, brass srews/bolts...

Hi I have just had another look and the small flat head retaining screw is missing and the circular part of the plastic strap is visible, still don't understand what this thing that looks like a cable ties does o_O. If I pull this strap out then remove the 6 bolts could I make it standard by...