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    Smoking Landy

    Hi, I HAVE A 1989 LANDY 110, WITH 2.5 TD ENGINE. I HAVE OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS HAD HUGE PLUMES OF BLUE SMOKE ON START UP AND WHILST IDLING IN TRAFFIC. THIS WEEK I HAVE DONE THE FOLLOWING:- CHANGED INJECTION PUMP REMOVED HEAD AND CHECKED PISTONS AND BORES (PRETTY GOOD CONSIDERING AGE AND...
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    Corrosion on doors

    Hi, i have bubbling corrosion on bottoms and tops of doors just below window height. I treated doors with rust inhibtor, etch primer, 2 coats of red oxide and a further 2 coats of paint last year. The corrosion has come through again!!!!!! Has anyone succeeded in putting this pesky problem to...
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    Problem with diff lock light and glow plug light

    Hi, gents, hope someone can help. I have a 2.5 td 110, 1st problem is , when i engage diff lock there is no light on dash panel so am not sure if in/out. Have checked bulb and tested wiring to bulb, all okay, so can anyone advise. I have looked in landrover mauual but can`t find anything...
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    Removing front prop on 90/110

    Hi, Before i ask the question, i know i have a Landrover and yes it`s supposed to be 4 wheel drive BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been told by a guy that if your landy is more often on road driving than off road, it is more econmical in fuel terms and speed/power wise to remove the front...
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    Anyone fitted a 2.5 diesel ford transit engine in 90/110

    All the 200tdi engines i`ve seen for sale have done well over 100,000 miles or the adverts say engine did`nt smoke when it was taken out of vehicle. The prices they are asking are a bit extreme for the mileage. I know where i can get a ford engine with only 61,000 genuine miles for £350. So i...
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    Anyone fitted a 2.5 diesel ford transit engine in 90/110

    Hi, I am after some info about fitting a 2.5 diesel engine from a frod transit into my Landy. Apparently it is a pretty easy swap if you have the Milner conversion kit so the engine can be fitted to the LT77 gearbox. If anyone has done this or knows how it is done and what is needed can you let...
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    Your thoughts on the 2.5td 19j engine??

    Hi, i have the 2.5TD 19J engine in my 1989 110. It has clocked up 143,600 miles. I have the usual puff of smoke on start up and small amount of black stuff on acceleration. I change oil at about every 3000 miles, add wynns oil treatment. I have put in new injectors and heaters within the last...
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    Greenlaning in Snowdonia

    Thanx for that redhand, i was looking for some gentle forest tracks etc as i will be on my own, well except for me misses and dog.
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    Biodiesel in a 2.5 TD

    Hi, Can anyone tell me if i can put Biodiesel in my 1989 2.5TD 110, I have heard that it can be mixed with standard diesel, i don`t know if it`s true. But could i run it on pure Bio with no alterations. Cheers
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    Greenlaning in Snowdonia

    Hi, iam off on holiday soon up to Snowdonia, any one know of any good green lanes up around that area. Any map references would be great. Cheers
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    Anyone Replaced seats in 110

    Hi, I have a 110, i want to change the driver & passenger seats, ( no middle seat )and i want to replace the three rear seats with more modern comfortable seats. My question is, has anyone fitted alternative seating from another vehicle into their landrover?. I know that you can get proper seats...
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    Ford engine into a 110

    Thanx 4 reply lads, If i decide to go the disco tdi route, what is involved and exactly what parts are required. But should i go the V8, which one 3.5 0r 3.9 , and again what would be needed to complete the job, Would V8 marry up to the LT 77 landy gearbox?. Any response more than welcome.
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    Ford engine into a 110

    Hi, Has anyone put a Ford 3.0 V6 into a 1989 110? My landy currently has a 2.5td but is a bit lathargic, it has done 140,000 miles but it is crap up hills even with turbo whistling away. I know of a 3.0 V6 for sale out of an old scimitar with all ancillaries for a good price. With the cost of...
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    Changing tyres

    Thanks for advice lads
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    Changing tyres

    Hi there, can anyone help? I have a 1989 110 csw, it is currently shod with 750x16 tyres which look more off road tyres than road ones. I have had a couple of occaisions when in wet weather and stopping suddenly due the idiots that drive round here skidded, which makes the heart beat a little...
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    Heavy Smoke On Start Up

    Hi, I`m looking for some advice. I have a 110 csw 2.5td and on starting first there is loads of smoke from exhaust:mad: , it looks bluish. When i get going it clears but if i go down hill with my foot lifted off throttle smoke bellows out the back again. I have had family members follow me and...
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    Replacement Injectors

    Thanks for info, but can you elaborateon how they can be cleaned and adjusted as it thought that they were just a sealed item.The injectors were bought brand new ,not reconditioned from Bearmach.
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    Replacement Injectors

    HI, I`m hoping i can get some help from 1 or 2 people. I have recently bought a 1990 2.5 TD 110 CSW. It was running a bit rough, irratic idle, blue smoke until it warms up and struggles up hills. I had a look at the injectors and they looked like they had never been changed and i believe it is...