Yeah its the position dowel I'm referring to, good to know its only recessed into the box so that confirms its not that looks like its the input shaft seal, I used studs when putting it on so as to prevent any damage but looks like I did it anyway. Not looking forward to getting under it and...

OK so I just replaced the transfer box on the defender with one from a disco, now I actually quite enjoy the difference it makes to driving the defender, however I have now noticed another leak (the reason I changed it in the first place), I changed the input\output seals before fitting but It...

Found one of the leaks today, which appears to be the vacuum pump and it's spraying out when revving. Will this be the seal between the pump and block or is it more likely to be the seal within the pump?? Also if it is the internal seal, does anyone have the part number for this?? Thanks...

This would make sense as it would take more than power wash to dislodge it, no luck with the leak yet, going to degrease it and have a better look this week

Was steam cleaning the oil from the engine to find a leak and this fell down from back of engine. Any ideas where it has come from looks like some kind of breather as it's open ended. Would like for it to go back so if anyone could help that would be great

So after picking the defender up the first thing that's bugging me is the rusty body cappings. I want to sort these ASAP, as they let the bodywork down. Having looked into it I know I can split the roof and then the side panels but I'm guessing the roof and side panels can remain in place...

Stepps, just outside glasgow Thanks for the welcomes!! The work begins now to get the wee issues sorted (let the questions begin)

Its alarmed, with a steering lock and a Passat to block it in!! Preferably have it garage but with rack its not possible.

Hi Just joined the site after a year of using it for info prior to buying a defender. Well today I finally got myself a new toy, had initially been looking at 90's due to budget, however really wanted a 110 SW. Luckily I stumbles across one close to me and today I viewed it and brought it...