That’s encouraging! Thanks a lot James :-)

Hi All, I’m back with another question / bit of advice please! :-) RE 2.25 petrol engine in my 90! Just put my cylinder head back on with a new gasket. Put the rocker on and tightened it all up as per the book. THEN i notice I had forgot to put the splash plate and locating screw in the rocker...

Will do! Thank you :-)

That's great news! I should be able to at least get it bolted on tomorrow then! Thank you for getting back so quick :-)

Hi Everyone! Just a quick question! Was going to refit my cylinder head tomorrow, but just reading the manual it says I should be using new bolts.......needless to say I have not ordered them and was just wondering if this is really critical? If it is ill order them no problem. May be someone...

Yes it is with a MIG. Thank you for the tips :-) had last week off For 1/2 term. back again Tuesday. Hopefully lockdown won’t stop classes! I’ll keep you posted

Thank you! Yes thanks for these tips. I’m sure I’ll be back asking for advice nearer the time! I’m going so be a bit scared when it comes to cutting bits out of the chassis!!!

After a couple of weeks on the welding simulator. Finally done some real welding. Need more practice, but I think I will get the skills to fix the chassis!

Pleased I didn’t find a welder now! Will keep you posted!

I started my welding eve course earlier in the week! 1st of 10 weeks. Tutor seems confident I’ll have the skills to repair my chassis etc by the end. Happy days! Did you know they have these amazing welding simulators to get you started? 14k per machine! I’m away I’m pleased I could not find a we

They must have been trying every and lots of combinations! I guess in the end they thought the starting handle was a thing of the past in the 1980’s!

Wow that's amazing! Thanks for sharing!

I just had a quick look at the Dunsfold collection website and they have some examples with the slot on top of the bumper for the handle! How interesting and great that all this has been preserved:-) http://www.dunsfoldcollection.co.uk/collection/defender/prototype-90-chassis-number-1#v

Yes I might!! But really the tutor might help too!!

As well as replacing the bolt for one with a dog I think you would also need something to hold the handle in position on the top of the bumper? I’ve seen older LR’s using a hole in the bumper, but for these old 90’s and 110’s the bumper is lower than the dog.....I wonder if it has been ever...

I will check that forum. Thank you! Yes going on a 10 week evening course, so really hoping to get the basic skills :-)

The engine is a 2.25 petrol! When I’ve finished everything else may be I’ll change the plain bolt and get a starting handle! Just to try it! How great! Thanks everyone! Amazing these vehicles!

No it’s just a bolt! I have noticed the hole disappears on later models. So maybe a throwback then!

To keep you updated! Still have not found a welder to come to me to do my stuff!! So I’m now enrolled on a beginners welding course! Watch this space!:-)