New clutch kit, clutch fork, filters and a few nuts bolts and washers that need replacing to finish the job. Clutch friction plate and alignment tool Boost gauge installed Engine is now back in after some fun and games. Ive done about 500 miles in the last couple of weeks and i...

Cylinder head after first pass of cleaning, i forgot to take a pic of the final result but it wasn't much different to this. New Elring head gasket Block surface cleaned ready for new gasket Once the head was back on i moved on to the rear of the engine, here the rear main seal is...

Hi all, I bought my 1995 defender 110 in march this year, not the best example by any stretch but it has a good solid chassis and relatively low mileage (81000). It was advertised and having a small oil leak which after a short period of ownership i discovered was actually multiple oil leaks...

ive had a further look at it tonight and the metal pipe that connects to the block from the cyclone breather has oil around it so I'm now thinking this may be the issue. does anyone have the part number for the gasket that goes between the flange on the metal pipe and the block? Ive looked in...

Thanks, having searched some more ot would seem that the vacuum pumps are prone to failure and leaking oil. Looks like the solution is to use two gaskets when replacing. Can anyone recommended a manufacturer? Lr direct stock wabco, britpart, allmakes and bearmach.

Hi all, my 300 tdi defender was originally leaking oil out of the flywheel housing hole so i removed the engine and replaced the rear main oil seal and t seals. fairly straight forward job, however i now have another leak which appears to be coming from the driver's side of the engine as oil...

finally done it! just got to get the engine mounts back on to the chassis brackets...

thanks for the help guys. ive got another problem now though! i cannot get the engine to mount back up the the gearbox, i can get it about 1/2" away but if i push it more the engine locks up (gearbox is in neutral). any tips on how to get it flush?

Yes I had the spigot bearing soaking in oil for 24hr before installing. Did not receive any grease with the clutch kit so I will go ahead and use the moly. What about the engine to gearbox mounting faces though? Is hylomar sealant really necessary? My thinking is if there is a hole in the...

Hi, Im trying to reinstall my 300 tdi engine after a clutch change and the manual calls for sealant to be applied to the mating faces of the flywheel housing and bell housing. Whats the reason for this when there is a hole in the bottom of the flywheel housing to allow oil to drain in case of...

anyone help on this? particularly on the 2 o-rings.

Hi, while ive had the head off ive noticed that one of my rocker shaft studs has a slight wobble on it. im going to remove it and clean the hole out but wondered if i should apply a drop of threadlock to it when re-installing? Thanks Rob

what's the name of the green you have sprayed it? looks great.

Hi, Just been delivered STC2801G Payen gasket set and it comes with 5 copper washers which im having trouble identifying where they go. Items as follow: 1 x thick washer (sump plug sealing?) 1 x washer with a small notch in it 2 x thin washer 1 x smaller diameter washer than the rest Also...

Thanks for the detailed response Warwick. Would you happen to have any pictures of the install you did? Also, do you know if there is a workshop diagram of the puma/tdci seat and mounting assembly to help identify tat parts required?

Thanks, if was to change the gasket for the timing belt rear cover at the same time will this method still work?

Im trying to figure out the best way to do the timing belt on my 300 tdi. engine is currently on the engine stand ready for an overhaul. following the timing belt replacement guide i have it says the flywheel should be locked with the pin but because my engine is on the stand i have had to...

Hi all, ive just bought myself a 110 sw and would like to fit some of the more modern puma/tdci seats. From searching some past threads it sounds like there are two ways of doing this 1. modify the existing tub to allow correct fitment of the middle row seats or 2. fit a later tub designed for...