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    Dash part number

    Thank you for that as you guests o just stole the photo of Google and it was the first one I found. It's the RHD one I'll be needing thanks you and obviously I have been looking hard enough to find it.
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    Dash part number

    Hi all, I am looking for the part number for the trim that runs along the dash in a tdi defender. I cannot seem to find this part anywhere or anyone selling not even second hand. Anyone see any for sale or know of aftermarket alternatives
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    300 tdi engine issues

    Have made sure there is no airlock in the system before I change the radiator thought I would check took this picture on the weekend. Most of the time the temp gauge sits bang on 12 but then will jump to the position shown in the photo below, would you consider this high or within the normal range.
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    300 tdi engine issues

    When you changed your radiator what type of replacement did you install (Steel, Aluminum) and what make. Interested to see if you updated at the same time and whether the upgraded radiators are worth the additional cost
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    300 tdi engine issues

    yes the heaters work and provide the usual amount of heat for a defender. You can also feel a noticeable temp increase in the car when the gauge heat starts going up.
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    300 tdi engine issues

    Thanks for all the information, Still have the Viscous Fan fitted and there is no lose in coolant level. Thermostat seems to be work correctly as the water is flowing though and into the rad when up to temp. Have check the Rad for cool spots but may take it off to give it a good flush or an...
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    300 tdi engine issues

    Looking for advice/ comments on a number of issues that have started to appear with my 300tdi engine that is fitted to a defender 90. It is the original engine with 166k miles on the clock. Two issues have raised their head recently i do not know if they are connected but any thought would be...
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    Diff guard fitment

    Thanks for all the advice. As thought the guard is about 15mm off being round. Does anyone have any ideas of the best way of bending it into shape. As it was design and build to withstand impact just hitting it with a hammer is not going to work
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    Diff guard fitment

    Two photos, the pan looks all ok I tried giving it a few taps this a rubber hammer but didn't want to hot it too hard.
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    Diff guard fitment

    It is a 1998 defender and I am trying to fit it to the front axel.
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    Diff guard fitment

    I have got a rover axel diff guard from paddock (part number Pm121). When I have tried to fit this to my defender it seems to be to small and not exactly the same shape as the diff. Has anyone else had this issue and how did they get it to fit? Thanks
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    Switch placement

    I am looking upgrade my dash in my 90 to be able to add some more switches. I am think of using a Mudd centre console however currently I have the following switches in the centre console. Cigarette lighter Rear window wash Head light level switch My question is I can see that people move the...
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    Headlight leveler switch

    I am considering upgrading my defender dashboard with a Mudd central console unit. Currently on my dash I have the cigarette lighter rear window wash button but also the headlight level switch. On all the pictures I have seen I cannot seem to work out where people move the level switch as they...