Defender Side Window Seal Replacement

The off-side sliding side window developped an annoying occasional knock from the upper forward corner (in other words, the piece of glazing closest to my ears - typical).  It was the sliding glass pane rattling against the curved corner of the … [Continue reading]

New Engine Mounts Cure Vibration

I have mentioned on here and on the Land Rover web forums that I frequent that I have suffered significant engine vibration throughout the vehicle, especially at idle.  Those of you who have followed the engine section of this blog may remember my … [Continue reading]

November 2011 Update

It has been a while sine the last post, so this update is as much to show the blog is still active as much as for any other purpose!  In truth, there is very little to report. The 109 has had an engine oil change and has had Silblades fitted to … [Continue reading]

Global Roamerdrive (formerly Roverdrive) Review

Designed as a successor to the very old but successful Fairey overdrive, offered by Land Rover as an option since the days of the Series I, the Roamerdrive is a very tough unit which gives similar performance benefits to the older unit but with much … [Continue reading]

Mudstuff Centre Console

Designed for the pre 2002 Defenders , it fits the SIII well too.  There may be minor fit issues on most SIIIs; I had already fitted the grey plastic back trim panel and rigid parcel shelf edging from a Defender, so SIII owners may have a small gap … [Continue reading]