I have a series 2A 1969 swb fitted with a V8. The current engine came from a mid 80's RR and currently has the Lucas M3100 starter fitted. Although the starter works, it is a bit slow and if the engine does not start right away, it struggles and drains the battery. So my question...

I got a Britpart rad for my 200tdi and found that the bottom oil pipe fitting at the rad end was leaking. I took off the pipe and tightened it up (not too tight) only to find that the fitting in the rad twisted and broke. Fortunately it was Island 4x4 and they replaced it. I used PTFE tape on...

In addition. Anyone who is at all apprehensive at doing this job, PM me. I read all the threads, watched the You tube videos, consulted the manual and asked the guys on here. If I can help any one in the same position I was in last week then I would be more than happy to.

Bump! Just an update to close this thread. I eventually did the job of replacing my timing belt.(work and bad weather delayed) I had to do it without the kit and would now like to say a massive thank you to everyone who contributed. As it was my first time doing a belt on a Disco I was in...

I have ordered one and was told today it has not yet been dispatched and I may not get it till next week so gonna do what I can rather than wait. I was really getting it for the damper puller but it came off rather easily!

Yes, did a few searches on pump timing and Im starting to get my head round the timing. Hopefully wont be posting a 'new belt fitted wont run' thread over next few days! Dave, what did you use as a pin through the drain plug? What depth did you set it at once thru the plug? Also what did u...

As im still waiting for timing pin kit I thought I would crack on with stripping down as far as I could. All bolts came out no prob and I also removed the stud top center. I did the cowboy breaker bar on nut and it came off 2nd turn of starter! To my amazement on undoing the 30mm bolt the damper...

Spot on Sean, 3 bent pushrods look like the only damage so far. Managed to loosen all housing bolts without any casualties. Parts not arrived yet so cant do much else. I tried to get my swb ser 2A V8 out today but no luck as it was frozen solid. Thanks for all the replies and help, I will...

Thanks, waiting for timing kit and parts anyway so may as well put my S2A back together as weather here is brutal and I need transport. Will post some pics if I manage to get the 2A on the road.

That's what i woulld have done with my V8 engine when checking timing set up. Obviously easier removing a spark plug but principle would remain the same but the locking pins all coming together at this point will make me feel confident. I will do this and also rotate engine a few times to check...

Ah ha! This is what I meant in my earlier post. My fear is that with the belt being already off I have a fair chance of having something out by 180.

Got it Dave

Thanks will post update when job done.

Meant to say You Tube video of belt change.

Cheers Dave, I already have a timing kit and I think the seal was included but if not I will definately fit one. Does the fact the belt is already snapped make any difference in setting timing up or will the u-tube one still make perfect sense? Or am I being overly concerned about this?

Thanks for the advice guys. We are knee deep in snow up here and both my Landrovers are now off the road! Im waiting for timing tool to arrive along with a full set of pushrods. Hopefully I will get the job done as soon as all bits arrive. My V8 (conv) 1969 swb 2A is in storage and I had started...

I have a 200tdi and just had a similar issue with car heating up. I covered the whole front of my radiator AND took off the fan, my temp gauge shot up to half way on short journeys and went 3/4 on motorway! I put fan back on and my temp gauge now sits just under half way and heats the car up in...

Lol.. yeh the belt. Cheers Sean, was a bit paranoid I had done more damage than pushrods and a belt. Yes I have saved the YouTube timing belt vid to study before the doing the job, I am a pretty competent DIY guy but always get apprehensive when setting timing up especially as belt has now snapped.

Is that all??? I kind of thought that after a wee thread search but was still unsure if there was anything else, thanks. Worst part is I have a full timing belt kit in my garage but just kept putting the job off! DOH! Any other stuff worth doing at same time? Have a new water pump and stat so...

My 200tdi cut out on way home tonight whilst driving at 30mph in 4th gear. Wouldn't restart, just turning over acting like fuel starvation but as I have a full tank I ruled that out. I had to be towed home and when i got there I removed oil filler cap on rocker and whilst turning the engine over...