I think the last two posts are good advice and would also be interested in it this time next year. Do you have a link to the engine running video?

Amazing job on the engine you must be pleased with your work but desperately disappointed about the lack of interest. I have a series 3 and am thinking of the same engine swap long term but had no idea of the cost. You would be better off getting a series 3 for yourself and making a real...

What manufacturer are you going for?

Ok great, let me know how it goes.

Does anybody have any experience of fitting panoramic glass to a defender? Good or bad and which company does the best glass / value for money?

Thanks mikescuba, good info.

Hi THEengineer, i am new to Landyzone and am sure i saw a number you posted last week but i don't see it now!!!! Can you post it again please or just post it if i was mistaken. Regards, titaniumfinger

Has anyone in the Swansea area had a rear cross member replaced, if you have can you recommend a good garage to do the job?

I had a problem starting my TD5 defender and had it relayed to a local main dealer (Stratstone) to my surprise they diagnosed the fault and fixed it within the hr, only charged £60 and valeted it for free!!! I then spen 30 mins drooling over all the latest models and had a coffee for free as...

I have the K&N for 3 years now, 30 - 32 mpg and runs really nicely. My local garage cleans and re-oils every 12 months so has already paid for itself.

Thank Buckhandle, sounds like a cheap option as well. Any recommendations on shocks?

I have a 2001 Defender 90 TD5 with 75,000 on the clock, the shock absorber bushes are worn and will fail the next MOT and recently the ride is harsh. I want to upgrade the shocks for something better and am considering Poly-bushes as well. Does anybody have recommendations through good...