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How to replace the seals on Alpine Windows!
Jan 18, 2006 - 9:56 AM - by lester
First off I reckon this is definitely a two man job. It took us about one hour to do one window. The seal is in 2 parts, each length comes with plenty of spare. The main seal will actually hold the window in place but you need the second length of rubber, which is the fillet, to make it water proof. This is what the main seal looks like in cross section:

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A brief Glossary of land Rover Terms.
Apr 24, 2005 - 2:17 PM - by Big Sandy
A Brief Glossary of Land Rover Terms and Phrases.

ALTERNATOR.
A fan-belt driven device which charges the battery at a rate of about 14.3 volts.

A.R.C.
The Association of Rover Clubs. An umbrella group, comprising of many U.K. Rover Owners Clubs.

BIRMABRIGHT
The alloy used in the construction of many Land Rover panels.

B.S.F.
British Standard Fine, an imperial thread size used in Britain before U.N.F and... [Read More]
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Fitting Rivinuts
Mar 09, 2007 - 5:56 PM - by Geobloke
This is how to fit rivinuts (AKA rivet nuts, rivnuts and rivi-nuts).

Rivinuts are essentially captive nuts and are very useful when only one side of a panel is accessible.

You are likely to only come across these when fitting front light guards or a safari snorkel (or at least these are the only 2 times I have come across them).

The way they work;

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Tools. Some advice. Please discuss
Feb 04, 2007 - 4:16 PM - by mmgemini
This was in answer to what tools are required to look after a Defender.

As a mechanic please listen.
Buy GOOD tools for the workshop.The "Rubbish" stuff can stay in the car.

Sockets.

The BEST are Snap-on.They are also the best price.However if you find a good dealer you'll be able to pay each week!!!
The 90/110 has a mix of A/F metric.
So try for sockets from 7/16A/F to 3/4A/F.
Also sockets from 10mm to... [Read More]
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Wheel/hub bearing advice
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Split Charge System
18th Mar 2009 15:57
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by wytco0
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Engine type change....
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Recall on defender td5 90 05 model
Jul 15, 2006 - 8:17 AM - by Landyash
Hello everyone, i have just had a letter today on a recall on my 05 TD5 rear break pipe, they say its possible of it rubbing on the petrol tank.
And say it affects MY 04/05 models defenders not sure of the 110.
If you have a defender ask your local dealer... [Read More]
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Recall Notice R/2009/051
Oct 29, 2009 - 8:37 PM - by AJC
Reference : R/2009/051

Manufacturer Ref : P008

Make: LAND ROVER

Model : Discovery 3 and Range Rover Sport

Launch Date : 28/09/2009... [Read More]
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Recall Notice R/2008/187
Feb 19, 2009 - 1:44 PM - by AJC
Manufacturer Ref : P014
Make: LAND ROVER
Model : Freelander 2 diesel fitted with PTC heater
Launch Date : 23/12/2008
Numbers Involved : 28841
Build Start Date : 01/02/2007
Build End Date : 23/05/2008
Recall Details

Concern : FIRE MAY OCCUR

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Recall Notice R/2009/069
Oct 29, 2009 - 8:41 PM - by AJC
Reference : R/2009/069

Manufacturer Ref : P018

Make: LAND ROVER

Model : Range Rover

Launch Date : 05/08/2009

Numbers... [Read More]
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Recall Notice R/2009/051
Oct 29, 2009 - 8:36 PM - by AJC
Reference : R/2009/051

Manufacturer Ref : P008

Make: LAND ROVER

Model : Discovery 3 and Range Rover Sport

Launch Date : 28/09/2009... [Read More]
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