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 Defender Wiper Spindle Thread?
PauloA

Post15th Mar 2025 9:02am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 1740 · Subject: Defender Wiper Spindle Thread?
So my rear wiper spindle nut isn't the same thread as the front spindles (rear is same diameter but courser pitch) but the M18 x 1 nuts do fit (I found a spare in the nut and bolt pot!).

Sincere th ...
 Defender Wiper Spindle Thread?
PauloA

Post14th Mar 2025 11:21am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 1740 · Subject: Defender Wiper Spindle Thread?
That's great, many thanks to all for digging into this.

So...it looks like they are metric after all (M18 x 1.0 pitch) but not a particularly common size! That Amazon product isn't available in the ...
 Defender Wiper Spindle Thread?
PauloA

Post14th Mar 2025 9:00am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 1740 · Subject: Defender Wiper Spindle Thread?
Thanks Ian,

Until I know what size nuts I'm looking for I don't know what's readily available so my choice may be limited! Anything better than the pig iron that's currently leaving streaks down my ...
 Defender Wiper Spindle Thread?
PauloA

Post13th Mar 2025 2:33pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 1740 · Subject: Defender Wiper Spindle Thread?
Hi Folks,

Does anyone know what the thread spec is for the thin nuts that hold the TD5 wiper spindles in place (from outside the bulkhead)? Mine are corroding really quickly and they look a mess so ...
 “Towing”eye on NATO hitch fixings
PauloA

Post19th May 2024 7:07pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 876 · Subject: “Towing”eye on NATO hitch fixings
https://farcorners.co.uk/products/far-4-bolt-rear-recovery-point
 Early/later Td5 bulkheads
PauloA

Post6th May 2024 10:13pm
Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 8296 · Subject: Early/later Td5 bulkheads
Sorry to drag this thread up from over a year ago but does anyone know if it's possible to get the post-02 wiper motor mounting plate separately from the bulkhead? I've got a post-02 dash on my 300Td ...
 HINGES !!!
PauloA

Post3rd May 2024 9:33pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 4 · Views: 1283 · Subject: HINGES !!!
I've got the Optimill rear door hinges on my 90, fitted because I have a fold-down table attached to the door and it's heavy! The hinges are incredibly well made and carry the additional load with eas ...
 Puma clear indicators & Wipac Crystals - shopping list h
PauloA

Post30th Apr 2024 9:23pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 6645 · Subject: Puma clear indicators & Wipac Crystals - shopping list h
An interesting side effect of fitting LED headlamps is they don't get hot enough to melt snow when driving, if that's a problem for you?! You can get them with heated lenses on some high-end headlamp ...
 Interior light of mystery
PauloA

Post29th Apr 2024 7:01pm
Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 2111 · Subject: Interior light of mystery
Can you follow the wire back through the dash to see if there are any issues?

Another alternative is to ditch the old wire and run a new wire from the relevant terminal in the fuse box and up to th ...
 Colour matched Wolf wheels
PauloA

Post29th Apr 2024 6:53pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 1337 · Subject: Colour matched Wolf wheels
I've got some Wolf steels in then garage waiting for refurb and the current plan is to get them painted gloss black...my 90 is Oslo Blue (and will have a gloss black roof which is also waiting return ...
 Five minute facelift
PauloA

Post29th Apr 2024 6:48pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1589 · Subject: Five minute facelift
Looks good! It's amazing what a difference some new trims makes.
I found using a heat gun (gently!) on the trims when they start to fade last longer than 'back to black' style plastic treatments.

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 Dashboard upgrade questions
PauloA

Post29th Apr 2024 6:42pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 4351 · Subject: Dashboard upgrade questions
The post-02 TD5 dash is a fairly easy update and gives you plenty of benefits like led dash lighting, illuminated heater panels, digital speedo (no wobble!) and a slightly more modern look.
There's a ...
 Heater box refurbishment kit!
PauloA

Post29th Apr 2024 6:37pm
Forum: Group Buys · Replies: 85 · Views: 24909 · Subject: Heater box refurbishment kit!
Hi Blue Blood, I've got my heater box on the bench in the garage and was just working out what to do about those arms when I came across your thread!
I've just registered on this forum (was a member ...
 
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