Taking the advice of @Hicap phill the glow plugs were pulled out each pot and a good dose of oil squirted in. Then the glow plugs were back in and the engine spun over a few times to slosh the oil around. Each glow plug removed in turn and the...

I just thought before I did anything drastic I'd better just try just one last thing. I popped the top off one of the carbs and momentarily inserted a cocktail stick into the main jet hole. It was bone dry, save for a tiny bit of petrol right at...

As a few members seem to be asking about prices I thought I might have a look to catch up ;). Now I found 1 for @dag019 https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1999-land-rover-defender-110-8E625g Its interesting to see what peeps are asking and...

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Hey man, thanks for the reply. 1) its had two different transfer boxes, both produced the same issue/result, so I think I can rule that out, also it is fine hot at lower speeds, only seems to be sustained driving at 50-60 that does it. 2) I...

Thanks!, I still have door tops to build up for the front, fit the 2nd row doors and build up, a front wing to be painted, rear safari door to repair and paint, and not forgetting to complete the wiring, fuel system, sort out seating, etc… so...

I had forgotten that trick. The engine has sat for a while and may have a sticking ring...so will lube and repeat. That said, there is some evidence the bores are worn with oil coming up the breather pipe. Not sure if its a "feature" or...

They are making friends… or a list of passing friendly tow motors

I just tighten them up and no thread lock if it has a spring washer. I didn't use a torque setting.

It makes life easier, means you have a track rod end you can change in minuets compared to the drop arm joint removal. There tubes are heavy duty and worth the money. If you do get the kit make sure you check the steering arm a few times after...

Me too, but it looks like you are going for a strip down and clean up anyway, rather than just getting them working quickly. I just hope that your work with taking them to bitz and ultrasonically cleaning them doesn't end up with you having to...

Thanks, it may be of help to them, but as they are an approved dealer they "ought" to know, but every little bit helps. It seems you have to take off the fan belt to change the main one. The next delay will be the European recovery agent...

Did you have to do the test dry or add a bit of oil? With a bit of oil the ring may seal

I looked at it and thought, "This isn't its first rodeo!" 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

no a horrible light gray covered in years of dirt

Ooo has it got that nice brown interior?

Make a starter button for working under the bonnet. Leave ignition on & press button & watch for leaks

The local garage can't do anything or at least 2 weeks! But, I contacted a LR specialist near Malmedy who ISTR using about 14 years ago when a previous car blew up its torque converter. They can look at the car tomorrow and do the belt, thy've...

ive watched with interest since ive just layed hands on a mk1 austin, lots of welding before i even look at the engine

I don't have anyone to operate the key so have to do the testing myself. All I know is, with the pipe on the left disconnected as shown in the photo (and I assume this is the pipe from the fuel pump via a filter) turning the key for a second or...

Thanks for the offer, but I'm after steels really. Something that doesn't look out of place on an older 110, tubeless and ok offset/width for 235/85/16s without (much) rubbing the radius arms. Thats why I was thinking wolfs/copies. If I'm...

Iv just re looked at the photo… are them carbs on backwards?? I thought accelerator cable at engine front petrol pipes on the rear If that return pipe is not fitted the bowls won’t fill with fuel. Put a bit of pipe on it or crack it open

As I said elsewhere I was told yesterday that the old gal is "smoking" a bit on hard acceleration or sudden foot off the gas. I popped the plugs out just now and bar just the one they all look perfect. Yesterday's trip was 76 miles and I really...

Are you sure the crank did not move a back/forth a knatts cock as you rotated it? ie the amount of play in the crank thrust bearing.

It may be worth a double check that the crank flange and flywheel mating surface were totally clean.

Changed the door hinges over the weekend, now the doors won't close. 🤣

Remember which way the fuel pipes go. The link pipe between the carbs has a restriction for the return These carbs are simple as above needles or float stuck. Gentle tap with a bit of wood on the base sometimes frees them up

Jealousy will get you nowhere… 😁

Being a Scout Leader, my opinion that the colour is very close to the purple in the Scout Badge. It was owned by a Lytham St. Annes Troop for 15 years. To me it's the Purple Beast. Mauve beast - I think not. :eek:

Isn't that about right if the engine is hot? You need to test the coolant temp with one of them hand held temperature gun thingies. If all OK then all you need to do is keep that temp position as normal running temp. My son's 200tdi did exactly...