Thanks for your help everyone. The track rod end is now off and replaced with a new one. I used alot of heat and alot of shouting (dont think it liked the shouting).

Right then here we go again, i have just removed the trackrod off me Landy and the passenger side track rod end we not come out of the track rod. It is a left hand thread. We have tried soaking it in diesel, some WD40 and applied a bit of heat but it we not move :mad:. Any ideas on how...

did u try ebay really cheap bits eg http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-Series-2a-3-Front-Panel_W0QQitemZ250030058060QQihZ015QQcategoryZ27379QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have a 69 series 2a with rotting mudshields on bothe sides. one has got a big hole and the other 2 finger size holes is it motable like that or will i have to repair them. Also it has series 2 mudshields and not series 2a mudshields any ideas why? Cheers Joel

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Thanks for your reply. The engine is now running sweet as a nut.:D How we fixed it is in previous replies. The next project is the removal of the track rods and setting them up. Also along with a hole that needs welding up then it is time to face the dreaded M.O.T man!!!!:eek:

just thought on wat are the V8 petrol engines like that run on gas. Wats the MPG like?

Hello. Thanks for the reply. How would we go about freeing it up? ie wud we have to drive it or take the gearbox apart? Also if the slave or master cylinder is at fault and is leaking where abouts would it most likey to be leaking from?

It's me again. The engine is still running sweet as a nut but the gearbox is now playing up. Every time it is in everse it stalls and what every gear it is in it is hard the dis-engage it. Could it be the clutch or the slave playing up?

Thanks for your info. My Dad is now having second thoughts about the V8 due to the mpg. How does the diesel compare?

Hello My dad is thinking about buying a Land Rover Discovery 3.5I V8 (the early model). Could any one please tell what to look out for when buying this model of Disco. Any Pros and Cons (mainly Pros to convince my mom, who is also the Bank Manjoress ;) )

IT IS ALIVE!!!!!!! Thanks everyone for all your help. We finally got it running this morning. Here is how the story ends. We replaced the distributor for a brand new one (not lucas but the modern equivalent. From www.mm-4x4.com for only £17.01 with out V.A.T) and tried to start it...

Hello Thanks for your advice. My Dad has got a strobe lamp but like you he is old and worn and it has been years since he has used it. Is it possible to use it on the Landy when the engine is not running and having to hold it on the key?

Just a quick post Are there any 4x4 breakers in the east of norfolk?

Hello again. Still no luck. I have checked and replaced the low tention lead as you said and tried the points on either side of the plastic washer. We are now suspecting the timing is out as there is a strong spark and enough fuel present. It now fires once every so often the nothing...

We have now re-placed the coil for a brand new one and still it refuses to start. We now suspect that it has the wrong rotor arm as it has a big gap between the end of the arm and the pick ups in the distributor cap. Could this be another problem?

thanks for that we did suspect the coil maybe a problem

Hello, I need help. My Dad and me own a 1969 series 2a Landy. The other week it acquired bad miss fire. We replaced all the spark plugs, leads, points, distributor cap, condenser and coil lead. We also checked the tappets and they were in order. So when we came to start it after...