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 Retro fitting Headlight level
V8GPC

Post16th Dec 2020 8:43am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 5543 · Subject: Retro fitting Headlight level
Headlamp Bowl Assembly - STC4029 - with levelling (not handed)
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-STC4029

Genuine ones £10.82 from Rimmer Brothers

Specifications and additional product informatio ...
 Rover v8 exhaust manifold woes
V8GPC

Post16th Nov 2020 10:10am
Forum: V8 · Replies: 23 · Views: 12599 · Subject: Rover v8 exhaust manifold woes
The second picture with the cast manifolds with yellow paint are the same as the 50th Defender.
They also clear the blue knock sensors.

The tubular crossmember is easy to modify - it just require ...
 Courtesy light switch on doors
V8GPC

Post29th Oct 2020 8:10am
Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 12 · Views: 2741 · Subject: Courtesy light switch on doors
i found on mine it was the screws that fit the switches that had a little corrosion, and not making the contact. I replaced both switches and also fitted new screws. This fixed the problem.
 Front Caliper bolt socket
V8GPC

Post15th Oct 2020 12:52pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1450 · Subject: Front Caliper bolt socket
if they are rusted and to avoid rounding it is possible to tap a 1/2 inch 12 point or even a 12 mm (if badly rusted).
Worth while having these to hand too.
 Choosing hose clamps
V8GPC

Post21st Sep 2020 9:24am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 4956 · Subject: Choosing hose clamps
I've seen them used in a few YouTube videos in the US... they just shrink them on with a heat gun and they seal tight.
Never used them before - but look a nice neat solution if they work.

Video ex ...
 Choosing hose clamps
V8GPC

Post17th Sep 2020 6:48am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 4956 · Subject: Choosing hose clamps
https://www.floteconline.com/sections/powergrip-clamps

Anyone used heat shrink hose clamps?

Click on the image and it takes you to another page with a handy video
https://www.floteconline.com/c ...
 Show me your good looking 90’s!!
V8GPC

Post2nd Sep 2020 1:13pm
Forum: Pictures & Video · Replies: 128 · Views: 23173 · Subject: Show me your good looking 90’s!!
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/17410/normal_68A1B7BE-F69E-49F0-BD9A-6007501D82DF.jpeg

Tried counting the Sheep and just fell asleep...
 Brake cleaner through wading plug
V8GPC

Post18th Aug 2020 7:08am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1810 · Subject: Brake cleaner through wading plug
the wading plug should not be left in the bell housing for normal use, otherwise oil has nowhere to escape and could build up and end up on the clutch. (rear crank seal)

The wading plug should only ...
 Steering Box Seal Replacement (not full rebuild)
V8GPC

Post3rd Aug 2020 2:01pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1738 · Subject: Steering Box Seal Replacement (not full rebuild)
watched the same video last night... i have an old steering box that got swapped out for a refurb... i may have a go at stripping it myself Smile
 Bulkhead rust - advice
V8GPC

Post29th Jul 2020 12:54pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 18 · Views: 9081 · Subject: Bulkhead rust - advice
Britannica Restorations Ltd

this is part 2 actual repair very similar section to yours.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4-jTphU3Nk
 Bonnet
V8GPC

Post30th Jun 2020 12:17pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1244 · Subject: Bonnet
Td5s were the first to have the ali moulded looking frame rather than the steel one. They also take the later type of bonnet prop... rather than the hinge type.
 Standard or modded special editions?
V8GPC

Post19th Jun 2020 7:13am
Forum: Spotted · Replies: 7 · Views: 3022 · Subject: Standard or modded special editions?
its ugly!!! and expensive

Nene did similar and called it the Auto Charger...
When I was looking for a 50th, someone on the 50th Forum contacted me... so it was never advertised.

No longer origi ...
 Caliper change and bearings...
V8GPC

Post18th Jun 2020 7:00am
Forum: Tdi · Replies: 5 · Views: 1720 · Subject: Caliper change and bearings...
regarding the caliper bolts, i did my rear ones recently and had one stubborn one. The heads of the bolts rust and as they are 12 pointed... they are not the original size once wire brushed off.

Th ...
 How to prevent a stripped thread on the stub axle?
V8GPC

Post1st Jun 2020 7:05am
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 3890 · Subject: How to prevent a stripped thread on the stub axle?
when i did the hubs recently (two nut system) the work shop manual had the following method to set the preload on the bearings.

Step 1 is to ensure the bearings are located correctly, with original ...
 Braking system upgrade/overhaul
V8GPC

Post4th May 2020 7:12am
Forum: Tdi · Replies: 22 · Views: 8511 · Subject: Braking system upgrade/overhaul
its also used as speed sensor on the Defender 50th... maybe others,
 
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