My 1989 2.5TD has just failed the MOT due to a diesel leak from the injector pump. I started the engine and watched it, and could see a drip from where the no. 2 injector pipe fixes to the injector pump. It was very tight, so I couldn't nip it up any more. I therefore undid it, cleaned it a bit...

Hi Ianc2051, I bought some of this stuff off of ebay Polypropylene Webbing / Strapping - Good Quality Polypropylene Webbing / Strapping - Good Quality | eBay Regards

It certainly is. Most stuff for an old defender is relatively reasonably priced, and I couldn't bring myself to buy 4 of these for £40-£50!

Bingo! Excellent, so that's £2 for 2m of strap and £2.88 for the fasteners. A bit cheaper thank £40 for 4 original straps. Thank you BenNE

Hi station house, I don't think these are the same. I am pretty certain that they are more of a hook fixing. I did find some for £10 each, but even that is dear for what they are. The strap is only £1 a meter, and I can't see the eyelets being more that a £1 each. It's the name of the fastener...

Hi, I need new straps for my inward facing rear seats, as the fasteners have fallen out of the straps. However, they seem to be quite expensive for what they are, and so thought I might just make my own. The stumbling block is that I do not know the name given to they fastener. I have tried...

Cheers smiley, I will takes a look. Thanks for your help.

Hi smiley, thanks for the info. Where can I get one of those, and would you be able to send me a link so that I can see what it is?

Thanks captain and jackmac I think you are spot on. I just went and unplugged the alternator and the light went out. Does this mean it is the alternator or could it just be a poor earth?

Hi All, I just went out in my 1989 90 2.5td CSW and we got to our destination, I turned the ignition off and removed the key, and the battery warning light came on and stayed on. I checked that all the lights etc were switched off, and decided to disconnect the battery so that I wouldn't...

Nice one. Thanks Paul D. I will give that a go at the weekend.

Hi everyone, Okay, I picked up my Land Rover 90 project car at the weekend, and the tyres are rubbing on the radius arms when I turn. Does anyone know what tyre sizes were fitted as standard, and how I can stop them from rubbing. The tyres are 235/85R16 General Grabbers, and are in fairly...

Ha Ha. Now I could have sworn that I looked on ebay first. I have now bought it and its on its way. Thank you so much.

I just went to buy the door, and the price has gone up to £270 + VAT in the space of a couple of hours. Gutted. I don't think I'll bother now.

Hi, Possibly a really stupid question, but I've spent all night trying to find a sump plug for my 1989 90 2.5TD. Where can I get one from. I have tried paddocks but they don't have it listed.

hi albertdefender90, looking at the other products on their website, they also sell skins and bottom door sections! I'm still not sure about welding it though!

Hi AlbertDefender90. I have seen the skins, and have a welder, but I didn't want to bother fabricating metal etc. If there was a replacement panel for the bottom of the door, I might give that a go, but knowing my welding, if I was to fabricate something it will end up not fitting and looking crap.

Hi, I am looking for some replacement doors, and came across these. DEFENDER LH PUSH BUTTON FRONT DOOR WITH GALVANISED STEEL SKIN They are £235 excluding VAT. Ideally I would like something a little cheaper. Does anyone have any views on the ones above, and does anyone know of a cheaper...

Bigwill, it sounds as though I was going to do the same as you. I think I will get to know the car better before I try and lift it. James6546, I'll let you know how the alarm fit goes, and will take a look at what's involved in changing the bushes too.

Cheers guys. It doesn't sound as though it is too much to worry about then, so I will give it a go.