Does anyone know how hard it is to get the td5 lump out of a Disco. 1999 V reg. Oil pump died, yes the bolt, and want to fit another engine. Done a 200tdi conversion in my defender and it was easy. How easy is it to get the td5 out? Any ideas of the process? Access to bolts on bellhousing? Thanks

Belt is tight and is not slipping. No leaks from system, fluid level remains constant. Does anyone know how to check the pressure or if the pump is working properly without all the special tools and pressure test gauges?

Hi. Lost power steering today on my 200tdi Defender (Disco 200TDI engine... hence the post here and in Defender!). Can anyone advise how I can check if it is the pump or the box? There is no pump noise when I rotate the steering wheel as there used to be, especially on full lock. When I undo the...

Hi. Lost power steering today on my 200tdi Defender. Can anyone advise how I can check if it is the pump or the box? There is no pump noise when I rotate the steering wheel as there used to be, especially on full lock. When I undo the bleed nipple some fluid flows out but very little and slowly...

Stanrad???? I mean standard! Too early!!! Sorry!

Could anyone tell me the standard ride height of a Defender. I am about to put new springs and shocks on but want to know what I will get with stanrad and what subsequsnt lifts would look like. I have removed old springs and not sure if they were part of a lift kit or not at some stage. Anyone...

Hi. My 02 plate Defender Td5 110 with 45000 miles on started to die on hills today. Just took it out for a run and found the following: Foot to the floor up hill she just about makes it. If you are gentle with the throttle it will recover when the ground levels. Cruises OK If you keep foot to...

Thanks..... Waiting :-)....

Hi folks. Just upgraded my Defender from a 2.5td to a 2.5tdi, Disco engine. (1986 C reg Defender, 124000 miles). Done about 1000miles since and it is now very hard to find 3rd. Other gears are fine and it is very quiet. I really can't afford another box so am considering stripping myself if that...

So in summary... It is normal???

Put a mates battery in the other day to get it started. When tried to swap when running it stalled!!! Could not swap it!! Thoughts?

Tell me.... When I remove the negative lead from the battery when the engine is running it cuts out!!!! Why? I am assuming it is becaues of the fuel shut off on the injector pump, but surely the alternator should supply the current once running. Do I have a problem or is this how it is!? I can...

Can't comment. Had to cut my oil pipes off the rad on the old engine.... Sounds good though!!! Belhousing swap is another option but I needed the td housing on the old engine. Lots of ways to do it... Mine is not best but worked and was EASY! Great to see others have had success and are sharing...

The oil pipe worked a treat. It is probably not the ideal way and is a bit of a bodge. If you are preparing and have time, get them made up. I NEEDED IT ON THE ROAD AND DID IT START TO FINISH IN 2 DAYS. It can be done cheaper and better, but not in the time I had. Over the next few months will...

New oil seals front and back end. New clutch, all new timing gear. Some bodges... but they will get tended to when it warms up!!! Have done 310 miles since with no worries. Air box is in front left corner as you look at it. I am on Kenlowes so fan removed making fitment easy. Mounted it on bolts...

200tdi into Defender td. Conversion To do the conversion the way I did it you will need the following: From a Discovery: Engine plus all ancils (power steering pump, alternator, starter, fuel pumps etc. Coolant bottle Fuel filter housing Power steering reservoir (not essential) Intercooler...

Can someone tell me the difference between these two engines. Is one better to fit into a 90 than the other? The pictures I have seen they look different.

See my other post. It returned 286, but 320 with a drop of oil in the bores. Thoughts?

I am told by you guys that 300psi is the compression pressure for a 2.5td. Mine has oil ****ing out into the air filter and has massive of gases at rocker cover and dipstick. So I tested it. It returned 18bar (261psi). I then added 5ml of oil to bores and it then returned 22bar (319psi). How can...

My RD28 Patrol would be around 24 as low and 34 as new. That is why 20 as good seems a little low to me. I will check it later today. Thanks