I got a compression test kit from Fourby. It states to remove glow plug and insert dummy. Reading the workshop manual it says to remove the injector and fit dummy injector. Can either method work? Is one better than the other? How do you fit the dummy injector? I couldn't work out what to do...

So i have never seen this 'bouncing needle' issue with my speedo. A couple weeks ago i moved the speedo cable and then melted it against the exhaust, so i ordered a new one. The new one was bearmark, so i expected better quality. My original had a plastic nip that went into the back of the...

Is that not just for 200tdis that had a different thread? It’s not as much a conversion as just a different sensor (the black one)? Yeh the black one Amr3321 is what I have. I am sure the gauge isn’t right as it worked fine before! I think it got damaged, New Durite electric one ordered!

The black sensor is for the defender though and thats what i have fitted. Yeh thats what i was thinking about. But you note 'electric gauge'. How is that different? The ones i have seen just have a new gauge that comes with its own sensor... What thread size is the temp sensor as there...

Ah, as that would be giving some sort of earth contact. Good point. I’ll bypass the wire and connect directly tonight and see what happens

Old style gauge (white line to red line with no numbers) Black sensor 300tdi out a disco Even at idle, the gauge goes up to just below red. As soon as i drive the gauge goes as high as it can. My understanding is the green sensor would make this issue worse (which it did when i tested) Online...

So in my one, I only have a filler/level and no drain? If that’s the case I guess I just need to open and check there is fluid in there?

I guess that was more my point... if I don’t have a fill or level point, how can I check it has something in there?

trying to work out what swivels I have. Watching YouTube Trailer videos suggests one type has filler, level and drain which would have had EP90. This was on early defenders (my one should be as a G ref). The later ones had one full plug for One Shot grease. Looking at my swivel, it doesn’t...

Thanks for the reply. I'll have a look at timing. I did check the pump before i put in the engine (replaced gasket too). But maybe worth another check. Where would be suspect area for air being drawn in? Is there an easy way to check?

100 posts about lack of power. Read loads today. But wondering if there is a "check list" to identify the issue? I've put my summary of today's reading below, but maybe it's all wrong... I swapped out my 300tdi (warped cylinder head) for a 300tdi out a disco with 160miles on the clock. I'm...

Spindles are tight, first thing I checked. The spindles move in and out from the bulkhead, so considered that as an issue. I tapped in the tab on the bracket at the back of the cog. Stopped the slack but also restricted the movement of the wipers too much ‍♂️ Need to go and release them a bit...

New cable and new cogs/spindles. Now the wipers hit the rubber window seal on both the vertical and horizontal! But only sometimes. If the wipers are slow and I'm stationary they work perfect. As soon as I drive and have some wind hitting the windscreen they go crazy. Likewise on the higher...

vacuum pump is ok - i actually swapped the whole engine out so it has a different pump and still same issue. Though potentially both pumps not working... Servo was what i thought the issue was, so put in a new one. So doubt thats now the issue. Master is new, but could be faulty. I was...

G reg 90 with rear disk brakes. So after my two year rebuild, i've been having a lot of issues with my brakes. Pedal becomes increasingly hard during a drive and eventually the brakes lock on. Its very sporadic. I can drive 50 miles using the brakes with no problem, then all of a sudden, on...

I looked at those, but didn’t think it would work for a 90. I never knew they did a tilt up one.....

So i had a look again at my extended fuse box - it doesnt give much room for anything other than the odd fuse and switches. I only got it so i could mount switches TBH. The centre seat -i've been looking at the subwoofer mounts and also my cubby box. I don think it will be a quick or easy job...

Yeh your right. The cubby box should be easier. I was put off the idea because my two radios (VHF and CB) will be wired into the cubby box and i'll probably get a Mud subwoofer box below the cubby box too. So while the bolts / nuts would be easier to remove, the wiring may be a pain in the...

I did think about that, but i’m Going to have a cubby box there. Good idea though!

Hi folks, I'm away to wire in all my accessories and run off my second battery in my 90. I will run most things via relays, so i'll have a bank of relays and a fuse board/box. Original plan was to mount on a board and keep in the battery box so everything is all wired and labelled up neatly...