Progress so far... Air box etc out of the way. Upper intake manifold off. Lower intake manifold, coil packs, fan, belts, pulleys, coolant hoses and rocker covers etc. Heads off. The problem cylinder, all liners look and feel ok for...

Hi, you used to be able to put your chassis no in, on the JLR website & get the build spec for any given vehicle (I used it on my 2001 D2 when I got it in 2020 but not sure if you still can). My D2 is the ES premium & was owned by a mate from...

Well done, an introduction AND a photo, looks like you covered all the bases. Welcome and enjoy your Defender.

Hi all, in an attempt to avoid upsetting any regulars - I wanted to post in here to introduce myself. Im the proud new owner of a stunning 2000 Defender 90 TD5 in Alveston Red. Really looking forward to understanding the mechanics and making...

I got carried away leak tracing and sealing with Captain Tolley and Tiger Seal, decided to rip out the upper windscreen over seal. This might not have been too bad, but then I had a bonkage mishap when fitting the new one. The good news is...

Answered both questions myself. I realised reading the instructions properly that OptionB simply bypasses the connectors within the Shuttle Valve Block, which corrode over time. My old SVS passed the electrical resistance tests, so I modified it...

Right guys, you'll be happy to know that I just can't bring myself to strip it. Everytime I get home and see it there my heart drops. I moved it round to the strip spot and sat in it just looking at all the work that i've done, its insane! It's...

Amen to that, everything is being scrubbed down in the parts cleaner using paraffin.

AATB centre assembled: Shimmed up for correct preload: Both boxes fully assembled and ready to go back on the car: Now for the struggle lifting them into place :D

It's probably worth noting that I wasn't able to use the TD5 spec spacer tube, the intermediate gear that arrived must've been a later type to the one that was previously in, it didn't have snap rings in it to position the bearing tracks, it had...

Car is all back together.... BUT... the battery is fubar. had it on trickle for 48 hours and it's only holding 11.6 volts :/ Can't even jump start it as it's nose first on the drive. These things are sent to test us.

Changed the rear diff pinion seal on my son's D2. Everything went just fine, even the centering spigot came out no problem, unbelievable! Didn't bother to look for any other problems while I was under there.

OK it’s been a year, and I’m happy to report this problem appears to be SOLVED! Thanks again for everyone’s help here.

Don't forget proper cleaning can make all the difference, even when I take the wheels of any of the family's vehicles out comes the wheel cleaner (or wonder wheels depending on how bad they are) to get all the brake dust off ! Like you say...