Ok I feel like a right numpty for posting this but here goes. I've recently replaced the radiator on my defender with 300imotor, and refilled as Mr Haynes instructions but was experiencing a lack of heat out of heater so was going through the filling/bleeding process when I've realised while...

Well it turns out I don't know my arse from my elbow :) as my problem was the rear uj, I think I was so focussed on the front axle play that I ignored everything else. there is play in the half shafts which I will change in due course, still all sorted now. Thanks to everyone for all the replys...

Am I right in thinking that diff lock should only be used sparingly. And I shouldn't use it on my daily drive ? Cheers Doug

Thanks for reply oldseadog. The lack of all drive happened when I, in my ignorance removed the front prop, thinking that I could still drive it in two wheel drive for now, not realising there's a diff in the transfer box. At present I'm thinking that there's either a large amount of play in...

Uj's are fine, no wear at all. Ah yes diff lock haven't used that yet. good idea Cheers Doug

Hi all. I have just got my 1st land rover ('94 defender 90), and very recently under load I've been getting harsh vibrations, especially on motorways and on hills. Put clutch in, it disappears, dived underneath today to discover there's a lot !! of play in the front diff, so I'm assuming this is...

Hi all. Thought I'd better say hello before posted all my daft questions :). Recently got a 1994 defender and am now thinking that I've been wasting my time up 'til now. I love it and it's foibles. Cheers Doug