1988smithy said:

Just check the filter and crack the sump off, at least you know where you are with it mate. If you're lucky like @backinblack was, its not too bad.

Its not fun on the drive sump removal but I did it in a day with loads of tea breaks and head scratches. Seem to remember the key was getting the axle to hang as low as possible to get sump to clear. I may have even undone bottom shock bolt one or both sides to lever it down a little bit further. Its all a bit of a blur now

Is it your daily driver or have you got a back up?

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backinblack said:

I didn't jack anything up. The biggest PITA was removing the timing chain off the bottom sprocket.

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backinblack said:

I didn't jack anything up. The biggest PITA was removing the timing chain off the bottom sprocket.

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Tornado220M said:

So hopefully bearings are ok and camshafts ? and if the chain is still fitted at the top end (would this be from the crankshaft ? I only need to refit the sprocket and lock the bolt back in ? can you recomend a good spares supplier as I used to use Rockingham LR but they have closed unfortunately

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Tornado220M said:

Do you have the workshop manual ?

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Tornado220M said:

Do you have the workshop manual ?

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Land Rover manual and part catalogue Defender, Discovery, Range Rover

Land Rover workshop manual and parts catalogue download pdf files for free, Defender, Discovery, Range Rover and Series Land Rover 4x4.

www.landroverweb.com

1988smithy said:

Hopefully mate yeah they're pretty strong engines tbf. Yep, chain runs off crank.

Try ebay, just make sure its OEM or equivalent. If its britpart make sure its got the G suffix at end of part number, that means genuine

There John craddock in cannock, they might post you one out, JL services in willenhall (near Wolverhampton)

Try advanced factors as well, they're usually pretty good

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Tornado220M said:

I should also add that on Saturday I drove down from Northampton to Penzance and back again on Monday to collect my new (45 years old) tractor, the total trailer weight was about 3.5 tonnes, nine hours to drive back, lots of diesel, but nothing wrong, she did well, then the rattle and oil lamp..

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backinblack said:

There's some pictures in the link I posted from when I did mine.

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1988smithy said:

Just read thru your thread, you were lucky!

@Tornado220M , some good pics in that linked thread, give you a good idea of what you might find

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1988smithy said:

Just read thru your thread, you were lucky!

@Tornado220M , some good pics in that linked thread, give you a good idea of what you might find

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1988smithy said:

I reckon she deserves saving then, what a grafter

Do a thread on here on your tractor, plenty would be interested

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Tornado220M said:

Thanks, is it a simple fix ? also can you recommend a seller as I tried "twinwoods" and they seem closed ??

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