Could have been correct timing before hand but using crank pulley markings to set timing could have set wrong timing if the marks on the pulley are out.

Anyone want some V8 porn pictures? :D Replacing some bits on my V8, thought I'd take some pics. This is what I started with, and yes I know two oil filler caps, one was almost undone anyway to let the crank case pressure out. I was just meant to be changing the timing cover but it kind of...

Original V8 engine mounts cut off and new ones welded on. Just been out in the cold ****ing wet rain and took some pictures for you :)

Did someone say brand new calipers? Ooo SHINY YES I LIKE SHINY NEW. :D:D:D I also love the wax paper that it comes in, I don't know but everything should come packaged like that! Then I got 5 minutes between showers to get the body mounts all finally sorted and squared away! More...

Please just don't say 'Problem solved' and not give an explanation! Its not very helpful if someone else comes across this thread with a similar problem and doesn't get a solution. xkcd: Wisdom of the Ancients So... what did you do to fix it? :D

Thats a fantastic idea zen! I'm going to have to try that one!!!

Didn't they send it off to be reconditioned or something then ended up not doing it and fitting the turbo with slightly dodgy oil seals back on the engine? :eek: Run away diesels are fun to watch... :D

Nonononoonoononoooo. I had to do that because I was a dunce and didn't fit the distributor properly! If the timing is out the you need to sort that. To advanced/retard the timing you just need to slacken the nut that clamps the distributor down off, then turn the distributor...

If its still here then its yours! Its not in the way as its still under the bonnet. :)

Had similar when I put the distributor in 180 out. Wouldn't fire at all, put distributor back in, ran like a bag of nails - wouldnt idle, wouldnt rev properly - so kept advancing it until it idled smoothly and didn't pink under load.

Loved reading through this. Excellent pictures and fantastic work on the Land-Rover! Bet you can't wait to get your registration plate and actually drive it now its MOT'd!!! :D I know the feeling/pain with the registering a vehicle process. I'm also currently going through the process of...

Bollocks! Looks like I was about to make the same mistake as you did! Hmmm, don't want to lose boot space really. Sorry! :(

I think that's supposed to read: Custom made chassis-mounted full roll cage. and not custom made chassis.

I'm confused, you want to swap for some sill tanks that fit RRC. But you say they fit defender/discovery. Do they not fit RRCs or what did you want?

How many litres are the tanks?

I have a 200TDI from a Discovery currently in a Range Rover Classic. Anyone need a complete engine, no ancillaries removed, includes alternator, power steering pump etc. Radiator, intercooler, hoses, etc all included so everything you need to drop into a vehicle. Mileage is unknown as is...

Thought about it... Let us know when you've done it. Don't forget pictures and video when its done. :)

Looking for a complete and working Hotwire injection system from a 3.9L Rover V8. I'm in Dorset, don't mind traveling but can always arrange a courier if it gets boxed correctly. What can you come up with? :D

Wonderful! Hows the 2.4 VM with that low mileage on it? :) Its a shame Land-Rover didn't fit the six cylinder VM to the RRC Looking forward to more pictures!

Nice pictures, not so nice rust though! Saying that, the rear of Land-Rover chassis always seem to be worse than the front as there aren't as many Land-Rover patented oil distribution devices at the back compared to the front. (Engine oil leaks, power steering leaks, gearbox leaks... etc)...