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Hi, just installing a new park switch and having no joy. Saying that, the wipers completely stopped about 5 minutes before I decided to do this, despite the switch being with me for the last 6 months! 2 things. Where is the fuse for the wiper motor located? And the wiring of the park switch...

Thanks matey. Fixed the wipers, a little persuasion, plenty of WD and been using them a lot!!! I guess it had just been sitting for a while. The black smoke has also cleared after a few days good blast. Cleaned and Waxoiled the chassis and prone areas, now just in for a service and probably...

Thanks for the above reply. I bottled it and have just purchased a 2003 xs TD5 model. Well, deposit paid anyway. I large increase in budget, but seems like a sound investment for a few more creature comforts. Any last minute checks i should make when i go to pick it up? Its a timing chain...

Hi, viewed the other 90 today. Not in bad shape, 300tdi, reconditioned tran box, all usual rot areas are solid. Only things are doors are a mess, ie dropped and latches don't engage to well, door cards missing. Rear cross member is on its way out, needs tailgate hinges, and rear sliding glass...

HI, just wondered if anyone makes a canvas load cover for a 90. Just one that sits flat, ie level with the sides and tailgate. I'm sure i've seen them, but can't find any for sale Thanks

Ok people, message recieved! I have come across another potential... a 1996 300tdi for about the £2k mark. Anything specific to look out for other than the obvious chassis rot, and body work? Do the 300tdi's have a cam belt? How often should this be done, anyway to tell when it was done if...

Hi Bit more info now. It was built in the uk, so has gone through the relevant tests and checks. It is a discovery chassis, with defender bulkhead, body, 200tdi engine and a few series parts. Discovery chassis has been shortened to 88 with defender body cut down too. Going to have someone...

That is something i will struggle with, which i why i'm trying to find a fairly bullet proof example that won't require too much work other than basic maintenance. I took a better look today and took some photos. Not seen the log book yet, but will do that and try to get in contact with...

Based in Guernsey. I just registered an old VW and to be honest there wasn't much needed to define the year of reg. A letter from a VW garage saying it was a 61 did it!!! Its cut down to an 88 with discs on all corners and a defender body. They may have put an older year so it qualifies for...

Oh, and all the roof, door tops and back can be removed too if that helps identify it?

Other thing is it has sliding windows, which i've just read were only available on very early 110's and series. Its had replacement doors, but i guess they could have come from a 110? He has confirmed it says 66 in the log book, but we have no MOT where i'm based so people are able to register...

I'm pretty sure it has coils and not leaf springs, and it certainly looks like a defender from the outside. Maybe he got the year wrong? I haven't seen any paper work. When were the first defenders made? It has discs all round? I'm guessing there are lots of home built projects knocking...

Hi, my name is Dave, and this is potentially my first post of many. I'm looking at buying a defender 88 bob tail pick up. Its registered as a 1966, but i think has a newer engine. It starts on the button and drives very well. Exhaust has been shortened and raised, which i'd probably put back...