Hi all The old fittings may well screw out but they won't fit the new rad as it is welded ally. Fittings on new rad are 'O' ring type, presumably for a later vehicle? Existing oil pipes are 'cone' type compression fittings. The thread seems to be the same, which is 20mm metric. I took rad to...

Existing, not islington

New rad is welded ally, not plastic end caps type. The e Islington rad is ten year old Britpart and falling apart. So I bought an ally one as an upgrade... I have spent the evening scouring the Internet to no avail. I think I will get some 20mm male and female fittings and try to machine...

Hi No my pipe has a cone shaped compression fitting. I have put the old rad back in the vehicle.

I tried ntc3888 but that is a male - male fitting. I need male - female, 20mm metric.

I tried ntc3888 but that is a male - male fitting. I need male - female, 20mm metric.

Hi Thanks for that. Are they both the same part number? I can't make them out clearly enough to be OK ordering them... Paul

Thanks Marjon

Hi all I know this subject has been touched on in the past but I can't find an answer to this particular predicament. I have a 1991 200TDI Defender. I bought a new rad. When purchasing I queried the suitability of the rad and was told new one is direct replacement (you already know where this...

I really fancy something different. The thought of all that low end grunt would make a few complications well worthwhile. I have a spare LT77, maybe I should just get a bellhousing and see if it fits the box. If it does all the clutch/ flywheel bits should be stock Jaguar bits. I was wondering...

Hi all Thanks for your replies. The whole point of this project is to do something different. I'm not looking for an easy way to do what has been done a million times with entirely predictable results. Some time ago I read an article about a 109 with a Jaguar 6 cyl engine which looked like a...

Hi all I am interested in the possibility of mating a jaguar straight six to the LT77 in my 1991 Defender 90. I have just put the vehicle back on the road after a chassis change and my mind has started wandering. I know the LT77 was designed for Rover and Jaguar cars back in the day. Does it...

Hi Yes from the front outrigger would help. I just want to get an idea? It looks like both tubular outriggers are bent forward. Thanks for your help Paul

Hi all I am putting a new galvanised chassis under my 200TDI and have hit a snag. The fuel tank wont fit - it seems the tubular outrigger to which it mounts may be too far forward. Does anyone have a known-good chassis from which they could measure the distance from back face of outer tab on...

Hi all Does anyone know where I can find part numbers for early RR shock absorbers? Retailers seem to be listing RR Defender and Discovery shocks under one part number, which can't be right. I feel sure an early RR will have significantly softer shocks than a defender.... I am looking to buy...

OK the job is done and I'm very pleased. The new Wipac lights had short leads with connectors. I cut the connectors off and for the rear lights soldered on the leads from the old lights, thus maintaining the correct colour coding. Connected using Wygo (I think...) lever connectors and all is...

Many thanks I have ordered the full set of Wipac lights - looking forward to fitting them.

Hi all My beloved 200TDI has ongoing problems with sidelights and indicators. I can't keep them working... New ones from any source including Land Rover seem to be: a) all the same and b) nasty. The bulbs either don't fit in the 'ole or are so loose they fall out. MOT is due last november... I...

Good idea. Turner Engineering aren't far from me so I can have a ride out and save the postage. Many thanks.

The last time I did the belt and tensioner I used Land Rover parts from the local dealer. I am looking to save some cash by buying genuine OEM without the LR mark-up. Unfortunately in terms of Land Rovers the term 'OEM' is meaningless... Most cam belt kits marketed as OEM consist of a Dayco...