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    Wolf style rim retrofit to 1983 110

    When I fitted Wolf wheels to a 1993 110, I noticed some studs looked to have more nut engagement than others. I then found 2 different thickness of nuts were on the vehicle. I fitted genuine LR nuts and these all showed <1 thread of nut visible, so stud just about 1 millimetre short of being...
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    Wolf style rim retrofit to 1983 110

    Genuine Wolf wheels should be tightened to 170Nm Standard steels 130Nm After market wheels should be tightened as per the wheel supplier specification which is based on thickness of wheel and the design of the wheel.
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    Ex Mod Defender 1986 No History on ERM Search

    ERM shows this: This is about the norm. If you want anymore then you have to ask - I presume that is what the owner is in the process of!
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    8 stud Wheels ???

    They have got the lugs/bump for hub caps, so pretty old. My 52 Ford pickup has 8 lug wheels (yankie) and 16” but from memory 3 lugs for the hub caps.
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    Tax + MOT exemption... I'm confused!

    You will get the MOT exemption from the November registration date. But historic vehicle taxation class will be from the April next year.
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    Dixon-Bate.

    Yes the twin pin and single pin are compatible on the same Dixon Bate frame.
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    L322 ZF8HP70 gearbox problem

    How is the engine running, any after market modifications? Any issues with air flow or fueling problems? Any stumbles or hangups of engine speed? The reason for the question. The shift pressure is always based on engine torque signal. BUT if the engine torque signal does not match actual torque...
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    Defender 130 tub support bracket

    Could be NRC5478
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    Tax + MOT exemption... I'm confused!

    It isn’t that difficult. There are two separate parts MOT and road fund license both based on the vehicle registration date. MOT The vehicle becomes exempt from needing an MOT when the vehicle has passed 40 years since registration date. Simple! It has the proviso that the vehicle hasn’t been...
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    Steering Box Leaks (NTC1582)

    Next year clean the steering box and the chassis below it with brake cleaner or carb cleaner.
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    Truck cab fitting help

    And here is the top mount for the seatbelt on mine:
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    Wanted Discovery 1 / Defender 16" Steel wheel - NTC5193PM

    I have one you are welcome to have: I am close to the M1/M6/A14 junction if you head up country anytime?
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    Truck cab fitting help

    As seen here:
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    Truck cab fitting help

    There are 4 brackets (336577) across the back each have 1 larger bolt maybe 3/8” onto the roof back panel, and 2 smaller bolts maybe 1/4” holding the bracket to the tub. The 2 corner special bolts. And about 8 bolts maybe 1/4” on the top of the windscreen.
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    Truck cab fitting help

    My series 3 has the same setup as the Defender. Shown here: https://www.lrworkshop.com/diagrams/land-rover-defender-body-chassis/body/cab-body-panel-fixings_52651 You will probably have to drill the holes for the number 2 bolts. So, 4x no1 and 2x no 8 plus the washers / insulators/ nuts.
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    Truck cab fitting help

    I have a 109 and can have a look tomorrow and take some photos.
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    Canvas Cover Question

    I fitted an o ring on my rope, just pull it down to the eyelet, it stops the water running down the rope.
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    110 Station Wagon unladen weight and MOT class

    I took my Defender to a Halfords once and they said they couldn’t test it and gave me bollox about rolling road then they switched to class. My conclusion was that they don’t allow the 5 year old employees to drive them. The brakes should be tested by being driven on the road. I always use a...
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    Can someone tell me what distributor this is

    You need to check the timing if you have gone back to points, as it is probably in a different position.
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