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Thats really helpful, thanks for that. I will break out the Haynes manual and get the above checked/replaced as a priority. Lawrence

Ah ok. Added to the list of things to check this weekend. Thanks for your help. Lawrence

Not a problem. Like i said i'm going round fixing everything i can and generally getting it to a good state of repair/servicing. I have ordered 4 new ujs and will be replacing all of them to get to a point where i know the parts. I think the previous guy was a bit of a bodger. Thanks for the...

Cheers good to know. I have only owned it for a month. I'm trying to get all the jobs done that the previous owner missed. Last week was split fuel return lines and loose injectors. Looks like this week is the driveline. I'm sure next week will be something else. Is there a difference...

Yep. I had heard the same stories. Somehow the prop got stuck between the rest of the sheared uj on the transfer box and the chassis. It put a hell of a dent in the floor plate. Thanks for the info. I will be getting GKN and a grease gun to keep the lubed. Lawrence

Something had been rattling for a couple of days. I had no idea it was the uj until this. Thanks for your help guys i will get the standard uj and get back to 4wd. Lawrence

Hey guys, Last night on the drive back from the pub my defender decided that it didnt like its front prop shaft and destroyed the uj cups. The propshaft then tore loose and hit thw floor below my feet. Damn thats a scarey feeling thankfully we were only doing 30. 10 mins later we had the...

Thanks for the kind welcome, and below is a picture of my new money pit.

Hey everyone, I have just bought my first Defender after dreaming about getting one for years. It needs some TLC but I seem to have got a bargain *desperately touching wood*. I have browsed the forum from time to time but thought its about time I joined the club. I'm sure I will be picking...