Hi guys, it's midnight here in Oz so Blackburn, I'll try to send a picture tomorrow and in answer to your question, it's a standard crank bolt. Barbados, I was clutching at straws but damage is no more than 2 or 3 thou max in places, if the correct measurement is 1.25 in. By the way can anyone...

My first question, so go easy on me. I'm planning my first ever engine rebuild and have found damage to the front part of the crankshaft, and associated parts which I believe has been caused by my ex mechanic not doing up the crank bolt tight enough. I'm not able to find the correct dimensions...

Actually I'm a pom from Enfield, so there's still a sense of humour left, even after having most of my brain removed to become an aussie citizen. By the way, it's not all Toyotas here, thank god. What is this obsession with leaf springs about anyway.

Hi everyone. Just preparing to start my first ever major rebuild, 200 tdi defender, so may need heaps of help. Although I'm in Australia I like the way you guys mix practicality with humour, my style. Hope we can be friends.:)