Driven: New Defender - On & Off Road. Is it a Pretender? Where should someone start when reviewing the new Land Rover Defender? It seems to be such a contentious subject. And no matter what your views are, you will likely end up truly...

All the axle and suspension parts are now painted, dry and stored. All of the rusty bits have been dropped off at the blasters, in the meantime it’s bodywork fetteling oh how I have missed weeks of straightening panels and endless DAing 😔 on the...

Slight revival, but I wondered about your thoughts on starting a 3.9 v8 EFi engine which has been transplanted into a TDi Discovery and then pulling fuses from the original fusebox to see if it stops? I don't need lights or electric windows...

Afternoon :) N0 you don’t need it. Its fitted first as part of emissions spec required at the time UK US + Japan I believe. Basically it filters or absorbs the fumes via the petrol tank breather, then allows them into the engine when started to...

@Bradisco , which flavour of RV8 3.9ltr engine? They do differ though wiring is near same. Confirm engine and I'll post up wiring diag's for you + it's really worth reading up an how the varying plenums and ECU's work/the intricacies of the...

What a faff getting the bumper off! Typical being an end of line car I found more bolts than either the Green, Blue Haynes or the LR workshop manual suggested. Tomorrow I will be removing the intercooler (Got side tracked by a leaking caliper...

This thread might help? https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/freelander-1-oil-cooler.346068/ Sounds like it is within the rad, but a Freelander 1 won’t get upset by having a separate one.

Okay - V8 D1 owner here. Mines a 3.9 manual, but anyway. Power - excellent. Will blow any 300tdi out of the water, even a modified one, and even if you fill your boot with lead. And it makes more torque than a 300tdi, and the clutch is much...

V8 is a good engine in any guise, the reality of fact is neglect is what kills them and in all seriousness they can take a hammering before they do fail.. the D1 did come with the carb'd 3.5 the early F and G plate cars. Bear in mind you can...

It looks like my 3.9 EFi could be from a Ranger Rover? Pin double pin…

Yes it does. My version has a tab to take the tubing on either side. Is that a bit odd? I have found out that the RPi just ups the 35KV at the plugs (new stock) to nearly 50KV. http://www.v8wizard.com/AR_Amp.php

I think that is a good call Rangieman. It is an aftermarket steering setup from PSC. https://www.pscmotorsports.com/all-products/motorsports/fhss/complete-kits/40-inch-and-up-tire-size-1/fhk400p.html Idle is fine unless either side hard lock is...

Thanks all sorted now 👌

By not being a thick spastic and putting the tube in the right hole this time! I'm so bloody stupid, it was dark, that's my excuse! :rolleyes::vb-lol:

slight delay with progress this week due to a stinking cold … but Im back on track . Chassis is now finished and parked up outside out of the way. Hub assemblies all cleaned up rust converted and trailing arms etc free of very stubborn bushes...

It looks like someone else is using #744 this coming year!

Hi guys. I have a 300tdi defender with disco autobox. It all runs sweet until I attempt to tow any significant weight. It runs a 1:4 transfer box and slightly bigger tyres than stock. It seems the box starts to generate enormous amounts of heat...

Looking at this myself. Considering a AS135 to go with one of their rads.

It may look nice when new and maybe see it behind the rad grill. I believe that Allisport products can exceed the specifications of the factory issue item when used in a performance and competition setting in which a quick additional cooling is...

Allisport do one which looks nice and not THAT much more, but they have two.

A few actually How are they connected to the pipes to the box? What pressure are they at? The cooler end, it that standard components I can get anywhere? I am thinking of a preemptive replacement to avoid a burst (BTDT). Also MAY get a new...

This should help: https://www.witter-towbars.co.uk/help-and-faqs/towbar-electrics-the-definitive-guide To be honest, this diagram (or one similar) is all I have ever needed…

didn't try the D2 as I had the D1 one in stock

Because the D2 didn’t fit, or you didn’t try it? My D1 ‘T’ is a bit knackered but I only need the mechanicals. I’m not worried about the reversing light coming on.

Hummmmmm, the website linkage for a D1 looks the same….

Good to hear Becks Bear. I have an autobox on a D1 gear change but wonder if the D2 lever will fit. What did you do? My D2 lever and rod. The D1 is a ‘T’ with the button on the dvr’s side. Not the best picture, as I seem to have focused...

1. The kick down cable attaches via a bracket to the throttle along with the existing throttle cable. 2. The 3.9 auto gearbox has two coolers one on the side of the radiator (the opposite side on the rad to the engine oil cooler), the other auto...

I have a 4HP24EH monster box stage two built by Ashcroft’s and was fitted to my off roader that is a 300dti and has done 200miles maximum. It has been dried stored for two years full of oil. At present in my 1989 3.9EFI V8 defender I have an...

Where better to be on a wet and very windy day …. No dont be stupid not in the house watching the telly or baking a cake, in the man cave disassembling and degreasing the front swivels and hubs of course. With afternoon “panad” over (thats Welsh...

The torque converter won't let the engine stall, and I don't see your alternator contributing to your problem. I'd be examining the power steering pump seeing as its an aftermarket system, and checking the pressure relief valve. Can you take the...