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 Auto shifter/surround is in bits |
big ives
 17th Apr 2025 8:15am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 344 · Subject: Auto shifter/surround is in bits |
I have one as well old but looks ok
not sure but will look i think i have the handle
maybe the one les has might be in better condition, again no problem, I to would fit the best/nicest one :thu ... |
| Oil Cooler Replacement…any hints or tips? |
big ives
17th Apr 2025 8:03am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 1 · Views: 132 · Subject: Oil Cooler Replacement…any hints or tips? |
Martin
wee video on utube might help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk4aximuC5s
as you said change the exhaust studs and exhaust gaskets
I would also change the water pump
cheers Iva ... |
| Adblue filling limit |
big ives
11th Mar 2025 3:14am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 14 · Views: 2865 · Subject: Re: Adblue filling limit |
| The dealership told me when I bought my 130 defender that the ad blue should not be filled to the top and I should leave 1L less than what the car was calling for, because it caused an issue which was ... |
| [Wanted] **********help parts required******* |
big ives
2nd Oct 2024 4:38am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 0 · Views: 373 · Subject: [Wanted] **********help parts required******* |
I am looking for several parts for my next project I know it is a very very long shot but does anyone have for sale
Discovery 1 300tdi auto transmission sounding tube and dip stick that connects i ... |
| Ireland Tour |
big ives
14th Jul 2024 12:54pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 16 · Views: 2311 · Subject: Ireland Tour |
Hello
if your going from Belfast to Donegal, i have just inputted Carndonagh as an example in Donegal which you can change, but the drive around the north coast road is excellent
i live here and k ... |
| Optimate versus CTEK? |
big ives
7th Jan 2024 6:30am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 18 · Views: 6374 · Subject: Optimate versus CTEK? |
just my two pennies worth
i have a CTEX MS10 for years and no issues, worked it hard charging and keeping charged batterries on my offroad landy with Odyessy batteries and on my V8 defender (as i w ... |
| Brakes |
big ives
10th Sep 2023 10:17am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 1132 · Subject: Brakes |
Sorry for the late response travelling back to work
Ok I will look at the master cylinder maybe time to replace it looks like it been on from the factory in 1989👍
For sure not leaking, no fluid ... |
| Brakes |
big ives
9th Sep 2023 10:48am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 1132 · Subject: Brakes |
| NRC 8215 found what i believe is the part number for this G valve |
| Brakes |
big ives
9th Sep 2023 10:37am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 1132 · Subject: Brakes |
Factory Defender V8 CSW 1989
Just past MOT last week
Only just started yesterday twice my brake pedal got spongy giving the impression no vacuum at the servo had to push the pedal to the floor t ... |
| Old man emu. |
big ives
2nd Jan 2023 6:19am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 2362 · Subject: Old man emu. |
The Monkey
i have fitted +2 OME shocks and springs as you describe, in fact its the second set on my 90 and i swear by them, i have them on my other landy as well.
I fully understand about the ... |
| 300tdi maintenance |
big ives
24th Jul 2022 1:02pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 26 · Views: 10520 · Subject: 300tdi maintenance |
300tdi
engine oil Castrol 10w40, but I buy this from a farm supplier in 20ltr drums works out cheaper
gearbox R380 I use westway MTF 94
transfers and diffs comma EP80/90
hope this helps |
| Which wheels for a Td5? |
big ives
18th May 2022 11:23am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 13 · Views: 6747 · Subject: Which wheels for a Td5? |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/15838/normal_V8.jpg
285 BFG on mine for the last 3 years, I swear by them, in all conditions |
| [Wanted] White logo'd rear mud flaps |
big ives
10th Apr 2022 4:19pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 9 · Views: 5512 · Subject: [Wanted] White logo'd rear mud flaps |
https://www.lucari-solutions.co.uk/new-genuine-land-rover-defender-heritage-limited-edition-mud-flaps-90-front-rear-set.html
put a set on my 90 they look good  , yes expensive  :bl ... |
| That time of the year again.. |
big ives
25th Dec 2021 1:24pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 14 · Views: 4368 · Subject: That time of the year again.. |
spudfan
many thanks for the reminder
i post on this forum when i need, however i visit this site very regular and i mean regular and i have gotten very clear and informative advice in the search m ... |
| Best R380 Full Carpet Replacement Set.... |
big ives
7th Sep 2021 12:32pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 3243 · Subject: Best R380 Full Carpet Replacement Set.... |
| i used the Exmoor trim one in the front of my landy, excellent fit, looks very good and appears to be long lasting |
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