This is going to be the start of one of my most ambitious projects to date. My 1997 110 Defender is starting to look a bit tired with paint fading and blemishes starting to appear through the paint , the roof is dented, the panel sides are dented and overall it could do with a [...]

My Defender has been making some considerable noises in it’s day to day use and it was time to investigate just what was causing these noises. These noises varied from a clanging to a grinding noise with an added binding/vibrating when slowing down.

Includes Parts List as PDF for download, H14W Pro Winch Information Sheet & Superwinch Parts Lists

Wheel bearings are critical to the proper function of a vehicle’s hub, tyre and wheel assemblies. By allowing friction-free movement and rotation of a vehicle’s hub assemblies, wheel bearings promote smooth vehicle tyre and wheel motion.

Diesel engines, unlike petrol engines, do not use spark plugs to induce combustion. Instead, they rely solely on compression to raise the temperature of the air to a point where the diesel will combust spontaneously when introduced to the hot high pressure air.

For whatever reason you may find yourself in a position that means that your headlights need replacing. Whether its cracked lenses, cloudiness or condensation this nice easy guide will show you how to get the job done.

Not so much a guide but more an example of how easy it is to find yourself in a position that threatens huge costs and potentially a scrapped Defender. It’s a long article but a MUST Read.