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It was as rough as an 88 om rusty springs. I recall driving it to a breakdown 400 miles away on dirt tracks. the heat from g/boxes melted the heel of my boot! Whilst the 2.5 pig engine was reliable it was just as underpowered as a land rover. When i could find petrol i preferred driving the...

found pic of me and my UMM Alter taken in 1985 in Wad Medani Sudan

I am 5 11 & not exactly slim and have plenty of room. I used the existing floor mounts from the series 3 and bolted the complete Defender rails on top to give an extra inch of height. I may remove or add to height after first long trip. Drivers side is tricky as it has fuel tank stopping me...

Today fitted TD5 Defender seats in the 109. I think looking good and comfortable enough for all day in the saddle

i fitted one after having a quick peep inside, it made horrible noises so I stripped it completely and found the main input bearing had not been pressed fully home and whoever built it simply left a thrust washer ou and circlip out. Igot some parts from local bearing stockist and some online, It...

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It is open to atmosphere to allow boost diaphragm to move down as turbo pressure increases. I think Bosch went a little over the top engineering it to keep shmoooo from entering as boost drops and pressure beneath diaphragm momentarily drops below ambient. Bung the washer back and tappy tap tap...

I drove an UMM Alter years ago in Sudan.. It was not really an experience i would recommend!

try here Fuel Tank Sender Units (smiths-instruments.co.uk)

hi Lee not had experience of britpart clutches but i used LOF for my TD5 solid flywheel conversion kit and so far delighted with performance

welcome,, you will find the folk here mainly friendly and always helpful.

Hi I am looking for a decent pair of free-wheeling hubs for my 1980 109 series 3. Has anyone got a pair to sell?

the coolest rover p4 v8 custom have ever seen Custom Street Rod - 1960 Rover 100 - YouTube

had to do both nozzles on mine it is a fiddle. i eventually uprated pumps too using Subaru tank with twin pumps

Cleaned and inspected fairey overdrive ready to install in the 109. Here is image of Essential kit. ..... Coffee/whiskey/molybdenum disulphide

I would always use plastigage to check running clearance whether fitting new or considering re-use of old shells

It seems that glowplug relay is common to many engines try this for info "200Di" diesel conversion for Series Land Rovers - by Glencoyne 4x4 (Thetford)

hi faber have sent you a text, feel free to call me if you get stuck putting it back together

Once the head and rotor assembly is removed from the pump body you can unscrew the cross rotor that turns the blades in the transfer pump then slide the rotor assembly out of the hydraulic head. Find a piece of steel which is a good fit in the slots (at a push you can use the oval side plate...

if i the hydraulic head turns whilst it is removed as an assembly but will not turn when installed it must be the pumping plungers and or shoes/rollers are stuck