1. J6BXR

    4.0 thor

    Thanks Peter I had another look last night and think the fuel pipe is slightly distorted ...I will follow your instructions to the letter .... a couple of other points ....in this area there is an additional pipe similar to the fuel pipe but black head not green any ideas? Regards John
  2. J6BXR

    4.0 thor

    Hi , I am in the process of re fitting a 4.0 thor back into a disco 2. I didn't take the engine out and looking for some assistance please. When mounting the coil pack are there spacers between the plenum and the coil packs , the issue I have is that without some form of spacer the fuel line...
  3. J6BXR

    Defender Bulkhead

    Hi all looking for some advice on bulkheads please ....... I am currently rebuilding my 200 tdi defender to 300tdi and at the point of restoring my bulkhead ( original in a bad way) I have fitted new galvy chassis . Question- I have recently acquired a new TDCI one and looking for advice on...
  4. J6BXR

    Coil pack bracket

    Should have said its a disco 2 4.0 v8 with coil packs think I have it worked out .... Will keep you posted. Cheers JohnJohn
  5. J6BXR

    Coil pack bracket

    Hi all , does anybody have a photo and part number of the bracket that holds coil packs in place , I have the brackets that hold the 2 packs together ,it's the one that bolts to engine...... Many thanks John
  6. J6BXR

    4.0 V8 coolant pipe help

    Hi All on my 4.0 thor inlet manifold there are 2 attached solid coolant pipes one thick bolted on (3 bolts) and a thinner one a push fit with small flange with 6mm bolt .......can any body assist with part number of the thinner of the 2 please. Cheers. John
  7. J6BXR

    Defender Engine conversion

    Any idea where you can buy them? Regards John
  8. J6BXR

    Defender Engine conversion

    Cheers Dave
  9. J6BXR

    Defender Engine conversion

    Thanks for that , was hoping to drop in disco drive train as is with new clutch and new mounts any thoughts ?
  10. J6BXR

    Defender Engine conversion

    Hi all and happy New Year .........looking for some advice please I currently have a 200 tdi defender 90 and also a rotten disco 1 V8 manual with a superb engine and box. I wish to transfer engine and box from Disco into defender can may i have some advice on how to go about this and what is...
  11. J6BXR

    Disco 2 grille

    Anyone know the part number of the Disco 2 mesh (hot climate) grille? cheers
  12. J6BXR

    Td5 Auto - MPG

    Hi I can't better 22mpg with my td5 auto thats with egr bypass and re-map,thinking of going back to V8? Cheers
  13. J6BXR

    Help M & S lights

    Hi I have a 1999 TD5 auto .My problem is the M & S ligts are flashing,I removed the ECU to have it remapped , replaced it and now my M & S lights flash.The car starts ok and revs cleanly.Other than M&S lights flashing when you put the box into D the D flashed and when you try reverse , it clunks...
  14. J6BXR

    Non starting

    I have a 1997 v8 auto which has been exceptionally reliable until the last view weeks. The car starts from cold without fail and as I said runs very well however occasionally when you switch the ignition off and try to restart it all you get is a clicking which appears to come from glove box...
  15. J6BXR

    Steering

    Sorry between 50 and 70 and forgot to mention box has been adjusted. cheers
  16. J6BXR

    Steering

    Hi, New steering damper ,tyre pressures as per manual and generally on a straight road. cheers John
  17. J6BXR

    Steering

    Hello I am new to the Forum and was hoping for some assistance. Have a 1997 discovery1 V8 auto, a re-import from japan with 52,000 miles .My problem is the steering can wander a bit,on previous advice I have repalce all steering track rods , replaced the bushes ,new shock absorbers all round...