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    Wanted DEFENDER DASH

    I have a brand new instrument binnacle surround with new heater stickers applied, if you're interested!
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    What would you do?

    Hi. I have a 2015 110 that has had a noise in the drive train. It went into a local Land Rover 'specialist' who diagnosed it as a worn 5th gear syncro gear. I wasn't convinced, but went along with it. It was in for 3 weeks before Christmas and nothing was done. I got it back on with a story...
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    Defender rumbles

    I have a persistent rumble on my 2015 110; only 30k miles covered. There's a rumble which can become quite grindy-metallic at high speeds. It's got a low woop-woop-woop sound in time with wheel rotations. I assumed it was the wheel bearings because I run spacers. No big deal, so set to work. I...
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    90 handbrake light and switch

    My '89 90 truck cab recently went for it's first MOT in my possession. This is a project truck that I'm working through issues. I knew there was no light working for the handbrake; something I would get round to sorting (!). It passed the test, but the tester queried whether the missing light...
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    Wiring oxidation

    On a 30 year old 90, I have some wiring issues that I'm working through. Most wires that I strip are not clean with black oxidation. The offside headlight has a poor earth and is dim. The indicators are intermittently intermittent! Is it worth chasing the wires back to find clean copper? Will...
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    90 brake master cylinder replacement

    Would Britpart and Bearmach be considered cheap? I've always been happy with these brands in the past.
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    90 brake master cylinder replacement

    Hi. In looking for a replacement brake master cylinder for my 1989 90, Ebay comes up with many that are listed as 110, but say will fit a 90. Ones listed for the 90 also appear more expensive than for the 110. They both look the same as what is fitted now, so what is the difference? I'm guessing...
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    90 drum brake 'wet' inside - not brake cylinder

    Fascinating! The breather is 100% blocked. Many thanks.
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    90 drum brake 'wet' inside - not brake cylinder

    Hi. I'm slowly going through our 1989 90 and fixing problems. I've got to the rear brakes and have done the offside. The nearside, however, is 'wet' inside. The previous owner passed on a full set of spare parts for the rear drums, including new cylinders. On inspection both cylinders look...
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    90 accelerator pedal spring

    Cracking! I really couldn't find this. Many thanks.
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    90 accelerator pedal spring

    I need a new spring for the accelerator pedal on our '89 90, as it is broken. It's the one around the pivot of the pedal. I would buy a whole assembly if I could find one, as the bracket metal is also blown with corrosion at the bottom. The only springs I can find are for the engine end of the...
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    90 steering knock

    Our 1989 90 has a knock/rattle that can be felt through the steering wheel when at speed and travelling in a straight line. It passed it's MOT in January, so would assume (!) that nothing major was wrong. Apart from checking the obvious joints, what else could this be? Where should I be looking...
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    90 fuel tank

    Our 90's fuel tank area is leaking. Somewhere... I'm going to bite the bullet and replace the whole system and intend to buy all the parts before removing anything. Without removing first, I wanted to check whether there are one or two (front/rear) mounting brackets, as it is unclear what I need...
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    D2 central locking rear o/s

    Hi, There's a problem with the central locking rear o/s on our 2002 D2 TD5. It doesn't unlock on the key fob. The internal lock/unlock button has no effect at all. You have to open the door from inside. Some movement can be felt/heard when you press the fob to unlock. It locks fine...
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    Binnacle lights

    Hi, I have a problem with the binnacle lights on our 2002 D2 TD5. When you turn the lights on, there is a delay of some minutes before the back lights to the binnacle illuminate. Sometimes they illuminate on side lights then go out when you switch on to dipped beam, eventually coming on...