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    severe steering vibration

    Hi yeah I did get it sorted and it was a combination of lots of things: Here is what I did...... New ball joints and bushes on all steering rods etc, new pan hard rod and bushes new swivel pin housings, I got the teflon coated ones from Landrover, no more flaking chrome for me! I also spent...
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    Playful tranny

    My 90 retro fitted with 200tdi is coming up on 160k. There is loads of play in the transmission in that both props can turn 1/2 an inch before engaging. I can't work out if the play is at the diff or transfer box. A bloke told me that a lot of slack in antique transmissions can be taken up by...
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    Shake and Rattle while I Role!

    Had the same prob. I have just replaced swivel pin housings and steering damper and it's like new! Check wheel balance and pressures as well. swivel pin bearings were dry on LHS and the drag (which you add shims to lessen) has to be harder than you think. Was not a difficult job I had biggest...
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    1989 Defender 110 engine swap

    I've got a 1989 90 and we put a 200tdi in it 6 years ago. only prob has been head gasket. we even kept the old air cleaner on the left hand side (makes dipstick pulling a little awkward) and the alternator from the td (which i have just replaced after 18yrs service!) 200tdi is ace, pulls well...
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    Your thoughts needed!!!

    Mmmmm, that 3 inch lift may look fab but the extra strain it all puts on suspension and transmission may prove costly. The chassis was not designed for it and road handling will be shocking, especially with monster tyres on as well. I would offer 2k, there are plenty of 90's out there. the...
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    severe steering vibration

    I'll try swapping them aound today see if that helps
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    severe steering vibration

    Yeah, when i pull it all apart i'll have look, but no rumbling or knockin whilst on the move
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    severe steering vibration

    Hi, after many years of trundling about quite sweetly my 90 has developed an alarming vibration through the steering. It manifests itself only when BOTH wheels hit a bump or road undulation at the same time and only at speeds above 40mph. vibration is severe and does not disappear if the...