many thanks slob :)

hmmm,, i have to agree really.. if it ran at all it would smoke and run badly on all cylinders... On my motorbike, I can grap each of the four exhaust downpipes and establish which, if any, cylinders arent firing.. I guess I could try this with the cast manifold.. but being one piece, at will...

;) but/.. went back to it last night, started her up again, and thought it didnt quite look right... The engine was rocking quite badly, the exhaust was pulsing (a bit like a marine engine on idle) I have never heard this landrover run, but I am sure it shouldnt be like this.. please dont...

yes :D

:D turns out, although the dimple on the crank and cam sprockets line up, the dimple on the injection pump sprocket doesnt , the f mark next to it does.. then it all works ;)

Andrew Many thanks, I hadnt really thought of this.. the annoying thing is I am getting some fuel at injectors.. just not a ??? PSI spray i thought diesels should give.. however, a bad kill solenoid etc could let some fuel thru? Can i ask where / what the kill knob looks like? I have yet to...

Elf, could I ask a favour, can you take a pic of your engine for me? I wouldnt mind knowing it I have this engine.. ( i dont really know what is in my landy:) ) thanks John

Hi all, I am new here. I have been trying to get a series 3 deisel 1978 landrover runnng after it suffered a broken timing belt with the previous owner.. I am short of time as it needs to be moved, and needs to run first :( It has a 2.5 Engine, but with a belt not chain, (frieghtrover or...

Hi all my name is John, 31, home mechanic since about 13! Have , in no order, Citroen Xantia V6 exclusive Auto - hoping to LPG this. Xantia 1.8i 16v - hoping to sell this kawsaki GPX600R - old now but good fun hacking to work Commer Camper 1967 Autosleeper. - Making roadworthty after a 2 year...