1. Galladog

    90 TDI 2003 - No electrics after battery change

    Stopped making tdi's about 1998 unless you have a wolf.
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    Lightweight S3 with Ford Banana Diesel - which Engine would you swop too?

    The number you have posted is the engine type, it's a 3 ltr Capri engine. The engine number is stamped on the flat surface at the back of the engine block above the flywheel.
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    Lightweight S3 with Ford Banana Diesel - which Engine would you swop too?

    The V6 engine mounts are in a different position compared with the standard LR mounts. Steve Parker used to have the fitting instructions on their web site but I don't see them anymore. It might be worth your while to e-mail them and see if they still have them somewhere and they could send them...
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    td5 insurance for 18yo

    Just be aware that if you make a claim and the insurance company believe that you are the main driver and not your mother they will not pay out. And you would probably get done for insurance fraud.
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    Lightweight S3 with Ford Banana Diesel - which Engine would you swop too?

    Standard diffs and 205/16s. Had to see what it could do !
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    Lightweight S3 with Ford Banana Diesel - which Engine would you swop too?

    I've seen my Speedo hit 90 mph !!!
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    Lightweight S3 with Ford Banana Diesel - which Engine would you swop too?

    I think that the Essex is about 130 bhp.
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    Lightweight S3 with Ford Banana Diesel - which Engine would you swop too?

    The Essex was already fitted when we bought the Landy 29 years ago, never felt the need to change it. it does sound good, but not as good as a V8 !
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    Lightweight S3 with Ford Banana Diesel - which Engine would you swop too?

    Just to throw a spanner in your works, what about a Ford V6 Essex ? I have one in mine and I like it.
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    Defender 200Tdi with no alarms or anti-theft - recommendations ?

    I suppose a tiger is as good a anti theft device as a lion !
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    Defender 200Tdi with no alarms or anti-theft - recommendations ?

    Overnight accomodation for an untrained Lion Is it that bad in Lanark ?
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    Rust in peace

    On the classic car shows they talk about barn finds, I suppose that's a hedge find.
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    1999 td5 defender, what axles are compatible

    When I did mine I bought the complete kit from Britpart, for wheel bearings use Timken bearings. Some people don't like Britpart stuff but I have had no problems with their stuff. You will have to remove your brake calipers, there is a bracket on the top of the top swivel pin that connects your...
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    1999 td5 defender, what axles are compatible

    You should be able to do the swivels and bearings in a day, about as long to swap axles.
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    What happened to ?

    And there I was waiting for an answer rather than the twaddle in their reply !
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    What happened to ?

    Just wondering what happened to the post about interviewing people regarding Range Rovers/luxury suv's ?
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    Series 2 Galvanised Chassis swap?

    Just make sure he provides the beer and bbq food !
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    Series 2 Galvanised Chassis swap?

    After seeing your rebuild he should pay you to do it !
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    Land Rover price rises

    I dunno, the drivers floor mat looks dirty !
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    Tow bar question - Marsland chassis

    I think there is a difference between tdi and Td5 tow bar fitting/mounting points. Hopefully someone with a greater knowledge will give an answer.