They do vary - as long as it's the same thread all should be good - looks like your old one has the small hex bit behind the plastic "dome" - look out for little copper washer, some had them, some didn't. A very light smear of instant gasket on the thread ONLY can help - but nowhere near the...

Does it all work? If so who cares?

kack!

Wherabouts are you? have you done all the obvious [sure you have] filters, fuel lines etc.? TBH I know nothing of modern diesels but often electrikery is suspected when basics ought to be explored................. good luck

BEHIND the plastic dome is a hex bit that you can get a little open end spanner on [or at least should be] isn't your new one like that?

Then it's knackered.............................. but no - there is no pressure unless engine is running, good like

Sometimes they have a copper washer, may have been left off - try tightening it [don't over do it!] a VERY light smear of instant gasket can help. As long as it's not pumping out when engine running nothing to much to worry about - far worse oil leaks are common........................... When...

possibly it's just working better and you're unaccustomed to that because all the worn components were taking up the slack - try not to fight it and see how you feel..................... More likely the box now needs adjusting because you've made everything else better................ ought to...

I know a fair amount about Sheerlines and Princesses - [used to get a lift to the dole in one] Main advice is DON'T! It'll be a huge amount of work and everything you do WILL devalue it................. Is it complete? Is the original conversion well done? Flat bed or pick up "body" If pickup...

"plastic piece of crap" Sounds as though he was a sound bloke.....................

+1

lots of shiney pointless bolt ons can make a pile of crap look attractive....................... ignore all of those and assess the base vehicle - just the rear x member? Unlikely..................... bulkhead? unfortunately for you it's a sellers market - not many defenders around below 2...

IF you've gotten away with it................... buy a mechanical temp gauge!!!!!

Clean it up really well, after next run clean it up again - see if it's comeback next morning..................... good luck

Not drafty enough already? Try unbolting the roof!

Having a clear out - this hefty chassis may be of interest........................................... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201563001250?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Mechanical oil pressure ...............................................

If you're going for re-sale then original is best - that way the new owner can have the fun of doing their own personalisation if that's what they're into......................... just spray it matt black - it'll look so much better, at the moment it's not one thing or...

No doubt about it................. that silver is WRONG, WRONG WRONG! Looks like one of those cheapo ghetto blasters from the '80s made in Taiwan................................. other than that - good job

Fish out the chips and eat 'em first!