Stage 1 V8

Came with the vehicle; PO liked to buy stuff for his maintenace/fixing store.

I use postimage.org for my photo uploads. A stage 1 with a 300tdi and an R380 is no longer a stage 1! It needs a V8 in it.

I'm a lucky fella then as I have a brand spanking new replacement steering relay for mine for when I get around to it.

Hi, As they are white rather than limestone I think I have Defender wheels. Did Stage 1's have the own wheels or generic S3? Does anybody have the part number, as I'm still waiting on a parts book. Kind regards, George There are various on-line parts catalogues available while you wait for your pri...

Me too.
Is there a Stage 1 club/group/affiliate going? I looked all over last year for a Stage 1 representation but didn't find one.

Well I intend to begin the rebuild next week when the parts arrive. I may have to order some shims of course when I know what I need, but other than that, I should have all I need to put it all back together to spec. It will be a major part of the restoration out of the way. Doing this has given me ...

I guess the LT95 is a relatively straightforward box to work on for a first timer. LT230 And R380 in the Disco and various Diffs on the future to-do list.

Can you explain more the "glue" in method you're referring to Map? Cheers.

I've been pressing on with the gearbox, and with the help of a hydraulic bearing separator have managed to strip it down for proper inspection. https://i.postimg.cc/wjSZvQzB/20190611-120843.jpg I still think that it is in near new condition and really do wonder if it was rebuilt before. It's where t...

Not aware of a "factory white" for S3 Stage 1 other than Limestone (No. 7). Presumably if they were supplied for painting they may have been in white primer?

Thanks. Think I might risk the kit then. At the moment I know I definitely need a new primary pinion shaft bearing. These range in price quite wildly with Genuine LR versions c. £120 + vat and other so called high quality branded ones c. £50 - £70 + vat, so it's difficult to choose. I get the feelin...

Has anybody used or have experience of the Syncro Gearboxes LT95 rebuild kit? They assure me they only use quality bearings etc., but have not been specific about what's actually in the kit. I don't want to be fitting anything other than high quality parts.

I've kind of considered the 'bare' look, as it were, but It would look too rough and ready IMO, I prefer a nicer finish. I am thinking that a silver paint job might be the way to go though. Might be a bit too modern Defender, but I am really tempted to try for say that Titanium Silver, but not sure ...

You're probably right. The problem is applying the torque needed to crack off the bolts loctited inside the casing while the box is free to move. Anyway, problem solved. Today I was woken with dawn delivery of my newly galvanised bulkhead. https://i.postimg.cc/QtknQ3hz/20190603-112624.jpg It has a l...

After looking through the parts catalogue I've changed my mind about the bellhousing fixing, it shows the setup as I found it on mine. A quick check of the spare and that's the same too, so seems I was talking rubbish about those bolts. Just dead tight and loctighted too.

Well, after all the struggling yesterday, The torque multiplier arrived and I got straight back on it. I ordered this (will help with hub nuts etc.) ... https://i.postimg.cc/TYSMZ2X6/20190601-122748.jpg I fully expected that it wouldn't fit inside the housing but, it actually went in nicely... https...