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  1. chrisstdt

    Vortec oil

    Never used it but there are only so many company's refining oil Check the specs and if the specs right then will be
  2. chrisstdt

    Power steering fluid frothy

    Hi it is the round zf type Thanks il give that a try
  3. chrisstdt

    Temp gauge reads hot when lights switched on....?

    My 300 does the same ,gauge goes up when lights turned on and goes down when lights turned off pretty sure its a earth issue but not looked into it
  4. chrisstdt

    Power steering fluid frothy

    Changed the hose from resivour to pump and its just the same Frothing up to the point where it pushes foamy fluid out the breather of the resivour Power steering works butbif I go for a run it will stop working
  5. chrisstdt

    Power steering fluid frothy

    Thanks il give that a go tomorrow
  6. chrisstdt

    Power steering fluid frothy

    No leaks now box is changed which is what made me think it may be drawing on the suction side
  7. chrisstdt

    Power steering fluid frothy

    I've bled it many times but only works for a short time (been ongoing for years)
  8. chrisstdt

    Power steering fluid frothy

    Thanks that would explain it ,she has a 3 bolt steering box mated to a 300 tdi pump so hose from pump to box is 2 grafted together Would it only be the supply hose from the resivour or would a restriction anywhere cause cavitation ?
  9. chrisstdt

    Power steering fluid frothy

    Power steering fluid frothing 300 tdi in a series with power steering Always had problems with frothing fluid / poor power assistance ,finally got round to changing steering box as it leaked but it didn't help Fitted a new pump today and it's still the same No visible leaks but I assume...
  10. chrisstdt

    Front caliper fitment

    I have a lightweight with newer 10 spline axles (I've always believed them to from and 80s range rover but ?) Front brakes need renewed and best way to do it seems to be to get a kit with calipers ,discs and pads How ever the are all listed for defenders and rrc calipers have a different part...
  11. chrisstdt

    Front suspension bush replacement

    Jacking it up won't help as tge shock just pushes up In the past I've had to cut one of the rubber bushes in half to get the nut on
  12. chrisstdt

    No turbo boost

    That's a good one to try thanks Was at an rtv yesterday so repairing the damage from that now ! Will get a look at this one next week
  13. chrisstdt

    No turbo boost

    Thanks il check cyclone breather and take exhaust off to check exhaust side of impeller
  14. chrisstdt

    No turbo boost

    No not checked that is it possible impellor shaft had broken and inlet side will still spin with little play in shaft?
  15. chrisstdt

    No turbo boost

    Tried it with pipe from air filter off and the result was the same
  16. chrisstdt

    No turbo boost

    300 tdi defender loss of lower and some black When revved intercooler pipes suck in instead of expanding Checked rubber hoses for internal damage all good ,intercooler not blocked Waste gate can be moved with a bar but it doesn't move when revved Could the actuator be at fault and if so...
  17. chrisstdt

    200 tdi dipstick tube length

    Thanks I never would of thought of that!
  18. chrisstdt

    200 tdi dipstick tube length

    New to me defender 200 tdi ,changing oil I tend to put 6 litres in the top up another litre or so till she reads correct on the dip stick Well after putting in 6 litres dispatch shows way overfill Much head scratching and comparing with another 200 later ,dip sticks are the same length but...
  19. chrisstdt

    Converting hardtop to station wagon

    Pics of part that goes behind rear seats to hold rear floor ,rear seatbox support and sw rear tub (from one I've got in bits) Have a look around but these parts rarely come up for sale so are not cheap and will likely be corroded There Will also be 100 other small bits you will need for the...
  20. chrisstdt

    Converting hardtop to station wagon

    I assume your talking 110 ? Would be easier and cheaper to buy a station wagon You would need ,rear tub ,b + c pillars, doors ,seat belts ,the bulkhead behind the front seats is different and there is a cross member that bolts to the chassis for the rear seat belts Plus there will be numerous...
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