Nice one. Thanks for that - makes a lot of sense. Will certainly try that!

Yeah I got it as soon as I purchased the Land Rover. That problem is now solved and after a new timing belt it’s running very well!

Thanks a lot! That makes sense, although I find it a bit odd why they wouldn’t all be able to lock as tricky situations is their game. Any idea why they don’t all lock together is it to prevent wear? Thanks for the heads up I will still hack it up and have a look to see how it all works...

Ah - all I noticed was that all power was going to the spinning wheels with no traction. And we’re not all locked together - I didn’t notice anything regarding front and back as was mostly focused on getting unstuck. Thanks!

Thanks a lot! Really appreciate that detail that’s very helpful will get it jacked up asap. Thanks!

Hi folks, The diff lock in both high and low seems to be engaged as it’s lights up on the dash and the gears work! Works well in high and low on and off road however when taking the Land Rover for short test after a lot of engine work and repairs realised when getting stuck the diff lock...

Wow! Spitfire it seems was the perfect name.

Happy days. That sounds like a plan, much appreciated!

That’s really useful thanks. I will see how much oil I am ‘eating’ and keep an eye. Also my next engine task is to change the cam belt and check timing etc - I will also look to check and maybe replace piston rings etc after that too. Thanks again for such a detailed response - very interesting!

Thanks everyone! So I do think I have a 110 not a 90. Given that the Dow pipe is in place I seemingly just need a mid and rear section for a 200or300tdi as that’s the engine which is now fitted. Obviously there were no 300tdi engines in 1985 so I suppose I go for the earliest 200tdi exhaust...

To save me adding another thread and hassling everyone I wonder if any of you may know this - which type and section of exhaust am I missing. The Land Rover is 1985 but with a seemingly disco 300tdi in and is missing half of the exhaust. Not sure which one to choose am I best to get a chassis...

Classic. That makes sense - thanks!!

Nice one thanks. I have kept it not attached and left it to atmosphere as suggested. There is not any smoke or vapour or chuffing coming from the engine oil inlet when I take it off which is good news! Where does the cyclone take the oily gas from? Is it another form or exhaust system? I am...

Ah thanks a lot! There is no pressure/or steam/smoke escaping from the oil filler cap when its on and I haven't had it running with that off. There isn't a huge amount os smoke coming from the pipe from the cyclone but enough to notice. By breathing heavily does that mean it's trying to take in...

Thanks