Thanks J I will check the pipes into ECU Is the MAP easy to change? Here are 2 videos of what I am talking about with the idling and with the steam/smoke coming from the throttle body. I also ordered a temp gun to see how hot the engine gets. I dont have a thermostat in the dash. Will...

Update: Replaced the knock sensor, the collant temp sensor, checked for exhaust leaks (none that showed via soap and water test) The coolant fan turns on when the collant temp sensor is unplugged and engine rpms pick up - but runs smooth. When the sensor is lugged in, the fan does not kick on...

I am in the States in the East Coast thanks for sending the disco manual - helpful in understanding what is read by mems Really appreciate the help

Thank The plugs were black. Clearly running a rich mixture because the garage has black soot everywhere Can also smell the gas I pulled the lead to the coolant sensor i replaced and the fan turned on. Then Pulled the other lead and tried to recreate the issue and it happen - so hoping it...

I changed all the plugs due to someone suggesting this in prior post I just recreated the issue w the hood up. Fan does not kick on when it gets hot, so i will replace the other sensor that is next to the first one changed Also saw some smoke from wire harness on top of this apparatus -...

The red circle is the sensor i am trying to replace no The yellow circle shows the most recent sensor replaced, which is also shown in the second pic I am thinking that the sensor i am trying to replace now (the red circle and pics of the sensor in my previous post) is a knock sensor If the...

Update after all of your helpful suggestions - takes a while to get the parts in US Replaced plugs and leads - no improvement Replaced 1 coolant sensor Unplugged the other from the mems and def runs smoother, just when it gets hot the power loss/flooding feeling comes back, leading me to...

Just guessing on ny limited mechanical knowledge - and preparing for the worst Thanks for the links!

New the forum after lurking for a couple of years and learning about Defenders I have a ‘97 D90 Carabinieri 2.0MPi It runs really rich and recently it has been losing power when I hit the gas. To be more specific, in 2nd or 3rd gear, when pushing down accelerator, all power leaves and it feels...