take it to the guys at Dieselec they will tell you exactly what's needed, will not rip you off and will do a first class job

be careful on removal it may have a ball bearing installed in the side

have had this with other brands and it is usually because the audio system is coded to the cars body control systems as a security measure. Changing the audio or leaving battery disconnected for extended period results in loss of "memory" which has to be reprogrammed. Not sure if any of the...

Changed oil and filter in my TD5 Defender. I just wish I could meet the juvenile paper engineer who put the oil filter in a totally inaccessible place

JLR should be able to issue a COC I guess they will charge as most manufacturers do. Frequently Asked Questions - Land Rover FAQ

The easiest option is those from a late model Defender. Ipicked up a pair on a well known auction site quite cheaply. They bolted straight to the existing rails and are quite comfortable enough for me.

I found the oil holes blocked in some of mine. It trashed the shaft anf follower bushes

tighten the nut back up and clean or cut off the rusty damaged threads then undo again

Been out to test my 90 TD5 after installation of a Disco transfer box and can honestly say I love how it drives now. If you don't run massive tyres or tow massive trailers then go for it I am sure you will like it too.

Where are you based. The firm that did mine in the Black Country were excellent and not expensive

I was working in Sudan for John Deere and later Caterpillar. One of the British Embassy staff was an historian and suggested we had a day driving north to visit a few of the areas where historic battles had taken place. Almost 50 degrees on a warm day! I was shattered after climbing the hill to...

Found this whilst having a clear out. Happy memories of a good day out just North of Khartoum

good article on vacuum gauges here https://www.motor.com/magazinepdfs/082001_05.pdf#:~:text=Remember%20that%20engine%20vacuum%20isjust%20air%20pressure%20lower,valve%20and%20right%20at%20the%20intakeand%20exhaust%20ports. Mine was similar but not so bad on compressions and i found this. i had...

have you got this running yet

See here 8. Nuisance - MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) It is clear that if a tester observes an EGR valve is missing it is a Major defect and hence a fail 8.2.2.1. Exhaust emission control equipment You only need to check components that...

Have you seen the post by RedGrouse in introduce yourself?

2.8 direct injection isuzu is bomb proof but a little noisier than its 3.1 indirect injection sister. i would prefer it to any pre 200tdi engine. It will go well in a 90, I have driven one in an early range rover and it performed ok even in that

I think John Richards surplus flogs oem quality pumps for around £25 so hardly worth stripping the failed one

cheers i was hoping to get bearings from local supplier in advance of stripping the box

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