FOR SALE - 1979 SERIES 3 DIESEL 2.25 Selling my truck, as don't have the knowledge to fix. Was running till recently, when it burnt out a hot spot (cyl4). Replaced this and fitted some new injectors at same time, now runs like a sack of spuds and i am at a lose for what to do. This was my work...

Hi all. Hope this is the right place for this, so here goes. I have been offered a LDV 2LTR double overhead cam engine from an LDV Convoy. This is a petrol engine with the LPG rig as well. Does any body know if this will fit into a 1979 Series 3? The engine offered has approx 60k on it and...

No not yet, thats todays job, my suspicion is that the the pump is now too far advanced, but really needed a confidence boost before messing with anything. Like i have said, have checked the systems in a reasonably logical order - Bleed fuel lines of air, crack off injectors whilst running, to...

Hi, thanks tried that first, no joy. Like i mentioned all the injectors are new. The symptoms to me seem to be over advanced so will mess about with the pump tomorrow. Nothing ventured, nothing gained and all that. Thanks anyway.

Yes both washers have been replaced, thanks for response.

New injectors = Now running like a bag of nails? Firstly, thanks to all who helped with my timing chain query. On a different subject, i have just fitted new injectors to my 1979 series 3, and it is now running even worse than ever. It sounds really rattly. Before replacing injectors it was ok...

Firstly, thanks to all who helped with my timing chain query. On a different subject, i have just fitted new injectors to my 1979 series 3, and it is now running even worse than ever. It sounds really rattly. Before replacing injectors it was ok, but had to replace injector no.4 due to damage...

Hi all, Can anyone help with a query i have? Own a 1978 Series 3 Diesel, and wanted to change the timimg chain. Ordered a new one from Paddocks. Part number ETC4499. Compared the new one against the old one and guess what? The new one is longer?? Is this right or am i missing something. Any...