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She's quite a tidy girl with excellent chassis and bulkhead, 2.5 12j diesel out of an early defender, S3 gearbox, Range Rover diffs, twin fuel tanks, Woolfrace 15" alloy wheels with V good tyres. Tested Sept 2013 and tax to match (exempt of course). Still has the original 2a front panel and...

Thanks for the responses chaps. 1. My foot is clear of the accelerator when starting. 2. The linkage is fine. 3. I give the glow plugs between 20 and 30 secs. 4. I dip the clutch pedal to reduce gear oil drag on starter motor. If the ambient temperature is above freezing she usually...

I have a 12J N/A in my 2a and the only problem I have with it is a reluctance to start in cold weather. I have fitted new glow plugs and the fuel filter is new. It tries to fire up but just wont do it with out boosting from another battery. Starts perfectly when warm (don't they all). Is it...

She's not a pretty sight! I've got her on the road now I've finally got the 12j engine in her (with R/R diffs she goes well) but she still needs some cosmetic work. The bulkhead needs some repairs (I have panels being made at the moment) but worst of all in my eyes is the fact that someone...

Thanks for the advice fellers, it looks like being used oil then (I like the price). Nev.

Hello all, Which grease is recommended to spray between the leaves of my suspension springs, is basic cheapo stuff ok or do I need silicon, PTFE etc etc? Cheers, Nev.

Many thanks for the answers chaps, not sure about the mice though:) Nev.

My 12j diesel has a threaded hole at the bottom of the timing cover, there is a bit of wire mesh visible through the hole. My question is should it have something screwed in to it? If not, what is it for?:confused: Cheers, Nev.

I too am old and very boring so please share your knowledge with us. I am about to insure a '64 88" diesel 2A so i need the info asap, please, pretty please!!!!!! Nev.

Thanks for the advice fellers, if you find one in your garage Norfolkmick please let me know how much you want for it. Ta, Nev.

I am looking to buy a spare lift pump for the 12j engine in my 2a. I assumed that original L/R would be the best choice but I read somewhere that Delphi is a better option. Prices of pumps vary between about £15 to £45. Can anyone advise me which is the best choice for reliability and long...

Thanks for the advice chaps, I think I will try it without for a start and then make my mind up.

I am thinking of putting F/Hs on my 2a, can anybody recommend a good make and are manuals better than automatic? Cheers, Nev.

Thanks for the responses but I am already having to use the space under passenger seat to carry battery due to fitting Def 90 engine.

Has anybody fitted an extra tank under the tub and between the chassis members? Is it feasible? If so which s/h tank to use? Nev.