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    Correct Psi

    if its tracking there isnt "adjustment" on the rear - will more likley be your stub axel is worn and the bearings are not running as they should so your Castor is out. tyre pro or similar will do free tracking check's so you can rule this out.
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    Transfer box oil in hot countries

    ROW spec TD5 got a "oil cooler" from factory - EU didnt for some reason - I would add one if your in hot places regularly. but I would add the expansion pan as its a good/cheap upgrade https://ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk/product/r380-oil-cooler-kit/
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    Correct Psi

    Dunno if this helps i run mine fornt/rear at 36 PSI when just using onroad. have you done your tracking? sounds more like tracking issue.
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    Defender restoration

    300 TDI is offically 1994-1998 unless someones converted it, then that can be a box of frogs as you can end up with a right hash up. i like 1994-1996 as these are pre EGR etc so then you dont have that to deal with come MOT time since they changed the rules but then your looking for a very...
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    Galv 110 CSW B post

    Anyone need a new B Post for a 110 CSW in Norfolk (UK)? have a spare YRM Galv b Post for a 110 CSW been painted (poorly just flakes off was a 1st attempt had no t-wash) so just seeing if its of use to anyone? Never been welded/fitted.
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    Defender restoration

    more for a TDI 1.2 great for motorway cruising, but 1st feels harder to get moving – bad for towing 1.4 high revving on motorway but 1st is lower so easier to get moving – good for towing 1.3 makes a good compromise between the 2 for everyday use/weekend play. There is also an option to keep...
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    Recovery vehicle road tax

    sorry my bad on this one.
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    Recovery vehicle road tax

    its not a landy.
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    Discovery 2 TD5 2003 ES Black

    With MOT worth about 1500-2000 without 400-500 (Scrap basically).
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    Defender Door Catch alignment

    sounds like they never realigned the body just took if off/on and assumed it would be the same and just put the old washers back in. Brittanica Restorations YouTube will help you set it back up - it’s a pain in the arse and faff to get it right - Cliff notes - if door is tipped closer at top...
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    1995 Discovery 300TDI Engine Issue - Thoughts

    The oil light is less a warning more a info to let you know its too late, as it comes on far too late on a 300 tdi - you may get lucky. there are additives you can use to help them along to get everything relubrictaed, thinner oil will help too and flush it like you would runnnig in an engine...
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    Emissions

    undo the fuel metering screw on rear of pump and go out 1/4 turn at a time until smoke dissappears . youll have to strike balance between power and smoke and so it may take a few attempts to get satisfactory . this screw is on rear of pump near the injector pipe unions , it has a 13mm locknut...
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    Chassis swap

    Getting back to this. Technically this is possible you will need r380 for the 300 tdi chassis otherwise you will have gearbox mount problems and different props (i think but not 100% as not sure what axels you have.) r380, slave and pushrod R380 style crossmember for the lt230 R380 style...
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    Chassis swap

    True my chassis has no vin but i have recipt for the chassis so would be covered and the vin plate from my old bulkhead sits on my new bulkhead as well as my engine bay plate so i have 4/5 major id’s that tie to my reg. so im fine if popo look at it. Its also datatool dna registered for them...
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    Chassis swap

    I can match engine/gearbox/transmission/vin Even have the paperwork/factory certs. To prove the IDs are original. Just restored it so has galv chassis and bulkhead but used like for like on all parts 300tdi spec chassis, bulkhead and rear step style tub. Only issue i have is i used Richard’s...
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    Chassis swap

    Think your confusing the classic car stuff with building a kit car defender out of 3 generations of bits. Be creative as you like with the dvla paperwork will just be put on the system and until a crash or police look at your fine.
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    Dash removal - now it won’t start…

    Put 12v’s to the fuel solenoid on the fuel pump. Should see one wire on bulkhead side of fuel pump, spade end. Near injector pipes.
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    Dash removal - now it won’t start…

    Try this it is possible to disarm the Immobiliser by using the EKA (Emergency Key Access) Code. To use an EKA code to disarm a vehicle, perform the following sequence: Insert the key into the drivers door lock and turn to the lock position. Wait for 5 seconds. Turn the key to the unlock...
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    Chassis swap

    If you change chassis and engine/gearbox potentially. Car Id major id points Vin stamped on chassis Bulkhead vin plate through window (later models) Vin plate in engine bay Engine stamp Gearbox stamp Normally they use 2 major components to confirm the car is what is says it is if its not...
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    Dash removal - now it won’t start…

    immobilizer can put power to fuel soliniod should fire up.
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