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in our j reg 110 diesel currently on our way to Mongolia, in deepest darkest Russia and 100km from Kurgan engine went. Loud knocking when running and sound like only three pots running properly. in a garage but mechanics arent the most proactive. Engine will be pulled tomorrow but time...

We are currently 2 weeks into our overland to Malaysia and are in Hungary for a few days. I think that my alternator is possibly on its way out and thinking I should replace before we start getting to very remote areas. The charge indication on the dash is no longer going above half way on the...

Busy overhauling propshafts and UJ, when finally got the 2 pieces of propshaft apart there is a plastic lining between the male and female splines of propshaft, and makes it an extremely tight fit as well as stopping grease getting between the metal faces. Really what I would like to know is...

I am in the process of preparing to change the door seal for my J reg 110 and have a few snags that I would appreciate any advice or info on. The current seals are the ones that are riveted to the sill channel on the vehicle, but when I bought the vehicle the previous owner said that he had got...

Making earnest preps now for the UK to Singapore overland trip and delving deeped into the world of Carnet de Passage, I am wanting to know where there is a definite and final list of what countries require the carnet. We will be going through, Europe, then on to Turkey, Russia, Kazakhstan...

Slowly starting to make preps for big adventure with family next year, got a J reg defender station wagon, but looking to blank out rear sliding windows as seals have gone and it would improve security. Trawling the internet and so far only found Foley's LAnd Rover that seem to sell the blanks...

Just been given a waxoyl quote for my J reg 110 and its over £400, having never had it done before I got no idea on what is the normal price. does this seem over priced. Having looked it up online I understand that to do a decent job there is a considerable amount of work to do, but it just...

Family and I have decided that next year we will be going overland on a considerable journey across europe and ending up in the far east. We looking to get a 110 200/300tdi. We want to get it now so that we can prepare it and get used to driving as well as discovering and problems before we...

I have been trying to set up the timing on my 2.25l Diesel, but each time after setting it up on its timing marks on the flywheel and using the marks in the Fuel pump, after running the engine, timing is off by about 2 degrees, resulting in the billowing grey/white smoke. I have taken the fuel...

I have just done a compression test on a 2.25 diesel but had to do it cold as the engine just wont start, when I did have it running a while ago there was vast amounts of smoke, so much that I couldnt stay in garage. My results are. No.1 28.5 bar No.2 29 bar NO.3 28.5 bar No.4 29.5 bar...

Some help please, I am looking for the thread and Pitch of Series 3 glow plugs. I am wanting to do a compression test, but none of the adaptors I have fit either the glow plug or injector, so will have to knock up an adaptor. I have done some searching but just cant seem to find anything...

I have a series 3 SWB and the engine is knackered. I am considering doing a conversion to a 200 tdi or perkins. I am just looking for some opinions on which is better.

I got a 1982 series 3 diesel 88'' and after much wailing and gnashing of teeth it looks like I will be needing a replacement engine. The engine kicks out vast amounts of blue/black smoke. I just need to do a compression test, but am pretty sure that its knacked. When the pistons were out...

Help!. I bought a project '82 SWB S3 2.25 n/a diesel that is smoking bad all the time. Done head lift. New Valves,old ones worn and pitted, new set of rings and 1 new piston, as No.4 had some damage on crown, new Rocker shaft. Smoke doesnt seem too blue and doesnt smell like classic oil...