Lavish wax on the bolt regardless.

The doors are 34" so the bulkhead to tub measure should be 34.5"to allow for shut gap.

Exactly. Tub. Seat box and sills, then bulkhead. Best do doors windscreen and roof before finalising the bulkhead.

15w50 is fine for these engines, use a mineral oil rather than synthetic. Personally i wouldn't think a thicker oil would make much difference, but.. if it does.. it's putting off the inevitable and you've already got it in bits. Do you want to...

No, aids compression, that's all.

Dimension request! I'm going to fit a 3/4 hood to my 109 truck cab. I need to fit the front rope hooks to do that. Does anything have the distance between the fold of the door frame and the rivets? Much appreciated!

Some more recent crossmembers have the tab fitted the defender way, avoiding the need for a spacer.

All a learning experience. Honing tools on eBay.

Basics. Excellent.

Google Dixon bate series hitch.

You can get a a spacer plate.

Basics. Why can't you get the rotor to align? Is it tdc on the power stroke?

A folding rear step should fit with the towing plate.

Tricky. Almost impossible to stop the grit getting in. I used duct tape extensively when I did the complete back axle on my 101, sort of worked, but it was a Salisbury, so well sealed. I used wooden blanks to seal the front axle on my...

It's quite a few hours work. Anyone good will be charging £30+ per hour, so it could be pricey. If I was doing it: I'd start by getting it blasted, identify what's really bad. Unpick the spot welds. Day? Jig it up, then weld. Day? Blast...

The knock was there when the rocker assembly was removed, right?

Oh, photos of the"stuff". I don't think there should be any. Everything should be immaculate. I use brake cleaner and an air line to clean everything after washing in kero.

It's a puzzle for sure. Interesting! Thank you so much for letting us know as you go along

Camshaft related, so. Possibilities are: Oil pump Skew gear Dizzy Fuel pump Rollers Followers Push rods I'd start with the rollers, can be seen from the engine side by taking the side plates off.

Cam follower? The big roller, or the slider? A bore camera down the push rod hole might be helpful.

Not standard fitment in the UK! Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Probably not, unless there's something odd in the cam follower or push rod area.

Thanks for the updates....

Swiss? Or late emissions control engine. Most have a simple breather to atmosphere. Got any photos, curious!

Which engine is this for?

It did seem to be in time with the valves opening

I counted about 15 knocks in 5 seconds that’s 180 per minute Assume tickover speed about 720rpm, so cam speed is 360rpm Does it sound noiser with ear to air intake After rebuilding my 200di I had a regular clonk like that , turned out I stuffed a...

I'm going to go with a dead big end just on one piston

Rubber grommets on one of the bolts, allows for vibration mitigation.

Under neath. Suggest you invest in a high quality cavity wax and apply to the gap between the tank and the cradle, and apply liberally to all surfaces. I use Bilt hambler dynax S50. Other brands exist. NOT waxoyl. Buy a new fixing kit as well...