Back at university now. Done about 200 miles and seem to be averaging 20mpg as opposed to the 30mpg from the old engine so something isn't right. Going home this weekend to prepare the car for the MOT so will change the injectors over and check the timing. Also needs the middle box on the...

Sorry should have mentioned that they've already been sold

Well it's been a tough few days changing the engine. Started around 11am Tuesday and have worked most days solid since then to finish it. The first two days were spent taking the old engine out, swapping over some of the bits and then fitting the new engine. By thursday evening the engine was...

I have finally got around to picking up the engine crane so will begin the engine swap tomorrow if everything goes to plan. Hoping it should only take a couple of days max. Also received the temperature gauge which I ordered from China many weeks ago which is now fitted in my raptor dash.

Almost there, just need to get a few last bits ordered and then borrow and engine crane and it should be ready to drop into the car just before I head back to university.

Few more engine rebuild pictures including the old damaged crank.

More progress on the engine. Took the block and head to the machine shop to have the head skimmed, valve guides changed and valve seats cut to the new valves. Also got the bores honed while I was there. Block is now painted and crankshaft is in. Head is starting to be put back together now...

Got a few various bits for sale from a 200tdi disco and my defender: Land Rover Centre Dash Panel Wiring Cover 346786 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232017502096… Land Rover 200tdi Discovery Engine mounts http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232017502097… Land Rover 200tdi Metal Heater Pipe ERR371...

Bit of cleaning done. Got a quote to get the head sorted with new valve guides, skim and valve seat cutting at £120 all in which seems reasonable. Taking that to the engine shop as soon as the valves and guides get delivered. Also going to get them to hone the bores while I'm there.

Got a bit done on the engine. Was originally planning to drop it in the car and rebuild mine but turns out it was hardly a running engine! Haven't got any pictures of it yet but the keyway on the crank has been destroyed so the timing gear has worn the end of the crank so new crank required...

There's some for sale on ebay new, just type in cooper stt pro 265/75.

Small update: Over the last couple of months I decided to take the plunge and try running on SVO. Performance was just as good and the engine ran much quieter........until it blew a seal in the fuel injection pump. Now looking at new injection pumps would be around £500 of which I just don't...

I have just fitted a set of 4 to my defender to replace my worn and aged mud terrains and the noise is no worse if not better. The grip seems to be just as good in the wet and pretty decent for a mud tyre. Obviously not had them on long but are ace offroad.

Sorry don't think so, different stud pattern

I have for sale 4x BFG Mud terrains on black modular wheels Tyre size: 265/75/16 In fair condition overall, some cracking, wheels are missing some paint but still usable either as a spare set or a set for offroading. Located Southampton but can assist with delivery in the Hampshire area or LZ...

I've heard about something to do with Cooper redesigning the tyre but not sure if that was the STT or the STT Pro. Certainly the normal STT is almost impossible to find in a 265/75/16. I bought these as a wheel and tyre package from ebay through tyres direct online with free delivery in the UK...

After quite a long time I finally ordered a set of shiny new wheels and tyres. Can't wait to go on some trips to try them out.

I may know somebody with one. How much were you looking to spend?

In need of a defender rear door in decent condition with as much as possible (Hinges, lock and glass). I'm in southampton but am prepared to travel around 50 miles for the right door. What have you got?