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I agree.... the head bolts are all good but looks like a bodge job so far! Hopefully my service will make it run much better.

As well as no valve stem seals present whatsoever, there is also one bolt missing from the rocker arm set up! Don't really want to put it back like that but need to find a bolt from somewhere!

Basically one of the valves was very hard to move in its guide, another had a near enough hole in its centre (excessive pit or burnt through). No valve stem seals present whatsoever. Got new valves on order, stem seals will be fitted as will new injectors and glow plugs. I think I took most of...

Doesn't bring up "open" I'm using an IPad

I think it's because I'm on an IPad. Sometimes not compatible with certain stuff which is a shame.

Tried that, it let's me select a photo in the "choose file" but I cant seem to get it on the page?

I'd love to put photos up but photobucket is a no go now!

One of the valves has a hole on the centre, well nearly a hole but it's a bloody deep pit! One of the valve was very stiff in its guide.

The head is off, no wonder it's smokey.......there are no valve stem seals!

Cracking on with getting the head off. Ive got most of the ancillaries off inc injectors and the glow plugs. The injectors look pretty black and sooty, the glow plugs look very black and rust brown colour. Does this indicate anything?

Yes that's the same symptoms here. I'm going to give the stem seals a go first then if that doesn't solve it I'll try the injectors. Ps my smoke is grey.

Thanks mate

Just out of interest,how much was the conversion in total?

Yes I've re thought that option. It all seems fairly doable to replace bits and pieces rather than throwing a new head at it. Going to start with valve stem seals, valve clearances and a good service. It's pretty low mileage so hopefully this will sort it.

In my Haynes manual, they identify when a valve opens fully, which one corresponding needs to have the rocker adjusted. Using this information would I be able to remove the valve stem seals with confidence that the valve won't drop. For example......with valve no.6 fully open the rocker on no.3...

Perfect thanks mate

They definitely look the same and have a photo of a defender like men under the series seat listing. Thanks mate I'll check it out.

Ahh do series seats fit then, are they the same? If so I thought they looked similar.

Hello I have an ex MOD 90 defender I'm looking for new front seat backs and bases. Thes are the square separate type and not the later ones. I'm struggling to find a supplier, does anyone know of a supplier for these please. I've already tried Exmoor trim Britpart Craddocks and Paddocks Thanks