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    Gearbox noise and maintenance

    Thanks for that, will be under taking a look first thing tomorrow. Hopefully it will tone down the noise a bit. Chris
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    Gearbox noise and maintenance

    Have a F reg V8 90 and need some help working out what gearbox is fitted and then which oil i need to top it up with as i am hoping (fingers and toes crossed) that more oil will help with the 'cement mixer' noise in neutral. Cheers Chris
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    Hello - need help choosing a resto project

    Hi Guys, a quick update, my son fought like a trooper and is now in remission and is strong enough to start using the 90. I wondered if all the gearboxes on the V8's sound like spanners in a washing machine when sitting in neutral or have i got a big bill coming. Also what is the correct...
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    Hello - need help choosing a resto project

    We got some positive news from his consultant at the end of Jan and while we still have a way to go, I am pleased to announce that I have upheld my end of the bargain and he is now the proud owner of a tidy 89reg 90 3.5V8 pretty much stock apart from some good mud tyres. Have joined the local...
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    Hello - need help choosing a resto project

    Thanks for all the advice, we are now going for a 90 and are having great fun trying to work out what level of equipment we should go for and so on. We got a cab to the hospital on monday and within minutes were given a magazinge by the cab driver who was a landy nut and really got my son...
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    Hello - need help choosing a resto project

    Hi Dave thanks for the reply, he has reconsidered based on all the advice and is now very excited about getting a 90 and being able to drive it before his 17th. I am sure we will be asking many more questions as we bought a magazine this week and were overwhelmed by the amount of options and...
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    Hello - need help choosing a resto project

    My 13 year old son is a huge land rover fan and wants a 130 as his first car. he was diagnosed with cancer in October so i have promised him that once he gets the all clear i would buy him a 130 that he can restore in time for his 17th birthday. A friend of mine is arranging a tool box and some...