Yes they don't cost much so have bought a set cheers.

Question do all 2.5NA engines have or should have valve caps? Just put new valves in 86 ex MOD and none were present but it did mention in the manual. Also read some other posts which mention valve caps. Obviously the engine still works without them but I imagine it gives more surface for the...

Mine recently snapped, i'd definitely change as a precaution.

Ha ha yes lesson learnt do not get too engrossed in following the manual, common sense and consulting Landyzone will prevail. Still you learn quicker by going through mistakes. Had the head back off in less than an hour. Will put all back together next weekend now hopefully the head gasket will...

Just read some old posts - I have definitely put gasket in upside down.

What a weekend took the head off as looked like one of the valves was sticking. Once off 6 of the push rods were bent but the valves seemed OK. I replaced all valves and push rods anyway. When tensioning the new timing belt the injector pump started leaking diesel through the shaft to the timing...

Nice one thanks will check that also before taking head off.

Cheers I'll check that first then

OK thanks probably best take head off then and check / recon. Just noticed I put 96 when its an 86!

OK thanks probably best take the head off and check / recon then - just realised I put 1996 when its an 1986.

Does anyone know is it a given that I will have bent valves / push rod damage due to timing belt breaking during driving or will I get away with just replacing the belt etc and setting up the timing again. Engine is a 1996 2.5na.

Thanks James

Thanks James

I have a 30 year old MOD 90 2.5NA. Have recently towed a caravan for 3 hours and is now noisy in 5th, sounds like bearings. Sound fine in 4th but also a bit noisy in second. Not too bad when not towing but does now sound different. I also did a bit of deep wading before so checked the oil which...

I found some new ex mod hood straps on ebay so ordered 6 last week awaiting delivery, I will have a go and sew them on. But then yesterday at Peterboro LRO show I found a brand new old stock Exmoor hood still wrapped for £150 and could not resist at that price.

Cheers will look into it

Have same ex MOD 90 as yours did my clutch on the driveway in a weekend. I removed the seat base and floor /gearbox tunnel panels (good chance to repair and rust proof under battery box rust area) then put up a simple A frame with some scaffold and used a hand winch (£35 Machine Mart) to take...

My canvas about 30 years old now as original MOD. Canvas is okay and never leaks fabsil does a good job but straps have deteriorated. I like the original look rather than buy a new one. I may try hand sewing new straps to hood or see if I can find a canvas / tarpaulin repairer.

Cheers all I have had the rag top on through 3 winters now and had no probs with it. Probably will prefer it to a hard top but just thinking of preserving the canvas lifespan by fitting hard top in winter. If I get one cheap enough I will give it a try but sounds like it may end up as a...

Going to fit a standard 90 hard top and sides for winter on my ex military 90 that has canvas hood. Does anyone know if I will need to change the windscreen surround or will a hard top fit using the same holes as the clamps that hold the hood at the front? Has any one else done this? are there...