What paint did you buy? Photos?

That's a Kia Soul isn't it, not a Defender lol

I'll give this a shot at the weekend before I change the rad, thanks for excellent advice ;)

Nice find, hopefully you can fix it bud, I just realised that I don't have any shield there at all. Better go looking for a second hand one :)

Maybe you can use a bit of plumbers tape since it seems to be gaps around the thread?

Ok time for an update :) I removed the speedo cable from the back of the gauge and took the landy for a spin and found that the cable was not turning. Put the cable back onto the gauge and removed the cubby box and the plate below that to get to the transfer case. The speedo cable is between...

Get someone to rev the engine and you keep your head under bonnet to see if you can spot what is loose, also as mentioned above do the same but underneath. Mind the hot pipes though ;)

Ok thanks mate - I found a second hand one locally for €100 comes with intercooler too, sounds like good value. Any idea on what is best coolant? Any cheap one or maybe some preferred one?

I did a search and found several threads on the subject of 300tdi overheating but the fun I am having with my 300tdi is I think it is overheating just a little bit. ;) I had a look last night in the expansion tank and at least the water is moving there so doesn't look like a water pump...

Thanks bigsi13

The whistling sounds like the turbo spinning up and it may be causing something to knock, check for usual loose bolts?

Paddocks have these parts: Part Number 395038 - Door Handle LH - Anti Burst Part Number 395037 - Door Handle - RH Anti Burst & Defender Rear Safari Door I have order these for my Series 3 doors but I am not 100% sure on the pin but it looks similar to the ones you have?

To be honest I don't know but they are triangular shaped ones.

Yes, it's another one of those threads...sorry but I've searched here and on t'internet and can't find the info I'm after. I purchased a new set of Series 3 door tops and bottoms for my ninety body for £200 on flea Bay. They will be arriving in the next few days. My old defender push button...

I have a 300tdi in mine with an LT77 as well. I didn't fit it myself but a mate did. The only issue I have is the rubber hose for the air filter fouls the bonnet so it a bit of a bodge. The LT77 does scream a little when you hit 60mph(ish) runs better at the 50mph. There will be a load of room...

Good idea, why didn't I think of that :) Ok seems my air filter is on right side but is different to all the ones in the pictures, it's a bit of a bodge so I guess I gotta make it work the way it is. Thanks again bud.

Thanks ever so much for help guys, I'll update you later on how it goes :)

I had a 300TDi fitted to my Defender / Series 3 Hybrid by a friend a few weeks back. I have the snorkel and air filter on the passenger side and I have noticed the top of the air filer has a bad 90Deg bend on the rubber hose that goes to the engine and it is also fouling the bonnet. Is this...

Ya it's got LR Ninety wiring as the cabin came straight off a Ninety. Cheers

Land Rover Hybrid - Defender90 (body and interior)/Series3(chassis)/Discovery(engine and axles) Since I got my Land Rover the gauges never worked. Never really a problem so this weekend I pulled the gauges out and found some wires that lead to a switch to the right of the steering wheel, don't...