Afternoon all, Another chapter in the 200 tdi saga. Whilst getting the crank gear/pulley off (very tight, needed a puller), the timing case got a little damaged, as per photos. A bit of crack and the hole for the oil seal is slightly out of round. Any suggestions? Waiting to hear back from...

New gasket arrived slightly bent, no crease in the ring but looks to be coming away from the gasket slightly. Tempted to put it in knowing the pressure from torquing up, but would be good to have opinions.

Afternoon all, I'm looking to swap my original 2.25 diesel ignition barrel (w/ pull to stop) for a Defender barrel giving the right terminals for a 200 tdi conversion. Can anyone confirm which part numbers actually fit the Series steering column? The research I've some has suggested there are...

Evening all, Pistons out and crank off before everything goes back together with new bearings etc, but I've now seen one cylinder has some marks inside. Doesn't feel significant and the other three are in good condition, do you think I'll get away with a hone and new rings? Looks/feels to me...

Evening all, I've recently pulled the camshaft on an 200 tdi with unknown history ready to rebuild and go into my Series 3. Camshaft bearings are showing a lot of scoring so will likely need replacing, the camshaft itself seems okay generally but has a flat spot on the journal nearest the...

Does anyone know what's going on with Steve Parkers website? It hasn't been live for a few days https://steveparkers.com/

Defender or Series truck cab, back and roof. Fair condition, not the best but glass is in tact and appears to be complete. As per the photos, any questions just ask. Located in Branston, Lincs. £100 ono.

Morning all, Due to lack of use I'm considering selling the front winch bumper on my series. Custom made, 5-6 mm steel Front recovery points Winch mounting (feet forward) Hawse fairlead Galvanised The winch is a 12v Zeon 10S (4,500kg), with a 11t MBS goodwinch dyneema rope. Very little use...

Dixon Bate 1.5t Tuckaway crane. Taken from my 1973 109, this was originally fitted when the vehicle was used by my grandfather's workshop as a recovery vehicle. Great show piece but I don't really have anywhere to store it, not in a massive rush to sell but if someone is after one it makes...

Hello all, Extremely well looked after Range Rover Sport, great condition inside and out. FSH, new tyres and android auto fitted. 103,000 miles. Android Auto. Stage 1 remap by Alive Tuning, 300bhp & 725 Nm. Full service history, inc cambelt. New Avon ZX7 tyres (<1000 miles). Full service in...

Morning all, Does anyone have a 2.25 or 2.5 na engine they're wanting to get rid of? I'm looking to rebuild one on the bench before swapping out my tried 2.25 diesel in the Series 3. Will be getting fully stripped but ideally something that hasn't got any massive issues.

Morning all, I've strayed over from the Series section to ask a bit of advice. I've been offered the above vehicle from a family member for £5.5k before it's traded in. I've not been looking toget rid of my V70 but I could always be tempted to change as its been a few years. The vehicle has...

Needed to wash off the underside of the Series 3 today so took the short trip for a dip in West Acre Ford. Little deeper than last time I went through, but not bad considering the rain we've had recently. Castle Acre Ford was barely above the centre of wheels in comparison. Should really think...

Afternoon all, I had some issues with the fan belt snapping on a drive yesterday, I carry a spare but about 20 miles afterwards that snapped too. Correctly tensioned and a new belt, so concluded it must have been the pulleys that caused it. Whipped them off today and there's a build up of...

Good morning all, Does anyone know where one of these twin spur fittings can be purchased individually rather than the whole fuel line? A friend on mine is in a pickle after managing to snap one of the outlets off the fitting. Beer tokens available if someone has a spare they'd be willing to...

Afternoon all, Few photos of the bumper I've just finished for my 109. 6mm bumper with some extra brackets to accept a Warn 10,000lb 12v winch. Couple of recovery eyes for good measure then galvanised.

I'm nearing the end of my build now, (separate thread but missing bits towards the end) so just playing around with finishing touches. Long story short, before I took ownership, the 109 was owned and maintained by my Great grandfather and after him by my grandfather, both using it as a recovery...

Evening all, A few photos and brief description of this job. Reason: 1. There's a noticeable difference in engine performance when cold and found if cruising at 45mph in rain/cold the coolant temp stayed very low. 2. I do go off roading and through the occasional ford, so needed a means of...

I'm looking for a middle seat for my Series, to go between the two defender seats I'm using. Black and usable condition please, don't mind it being a bit tatty though, it's only for the dog. I'm in Poole, Dorset.

Evening all, I've got 3 1L bottle kits of black Raptor I'm not going to use. £60 inc postage or collection from Poole, Dorset.