I can imagine, as the plane banks to line up for landing and a load of water rushes through the window seal and soaks half the passengers. The heaters wont work on them either. Bet the clutch will squeek too.....;)

I cant really see the point of the TDV6 in a Defender, the fuel economy of ones I've are terrible plus the fact that Diesel is more expensive. Be aswel just doing a V8 and for the price of the conversion you could have a very nice V8 at that. More power and sounds much nicer!

Mine doesn't speak to me, well maybe growls occassionally, but she actually inflicts pain quite a bit! I have marks to prove it!!:eek:

Seems quite a common problem. Have a read through this, there are heaps more guides found on google. Fixing a Land Rover Discovery Stuck Differential Lock or Transfer Case | Land Rovers

Another vote for the RimmerBros kit here. Got a full stainless with tubular manis, had it for probably 3 years now. All good and sounds ace!

Hmmmm, reckon it would work on a V8? Cant see why not?

I hope so!! Started it up again when I got back from work just to check and its sounding fine. I'm a lucky bugger if I have. Now to install an oil pressure gauge and warning light!!! Sorry for false alarm people, thanks for the replies.

As in title, I'm looking to fit a Land Rover Oil Pressure Gauge (PRC3122) onto my Defender with a 3.9 V8. Does anyone know what Pressure Sender I need for this gauge as they are usually gauge specific, or so i've always believed. Do I need to contact smiths or are these fairly easy to get...

Hmmmmm, Decided today, to put coolant in and run it for awhile, thinking whats the worst that can happen. The tapping went away. So took it a run up the drive and its now running on all cylinders and sounding sweet as ever. Wondering if the missing is maybe an electrical problem, had it missing...

Done, also posted up on Facebook to get more. Car insurance is a **** take, especially if you start modifying, they crucify you.

I shall defo avoid britpart bits. Britparts ok if its easy enough to change off and not that important, but engine parts no way.lol

Haha, i'm heading towards worst case which is a full rebuild. I haven't done a compression test yet but I'll do one on Tuesday. Once i've done that i'll take the intake and valley gasket off and have a look It's bloody frustrating, I was hoping i'd get away with it...... I shall try the...

I did mine and it was a pretty easy job, only thing I would watch out for is the studs can snap quite easily if your not careful. Other than that, not a bad one to do your self.

Sorry for the age long reply, I'm not sure what he did but I think he might have fabbed one up. Thanks for the offer though.

Bugger,lol. We took the oil pump off, turns out the pressure release valve had jammed on the piece of gauze. So took that all out cleaned it up and got it working. Also replaced the oil pump gears. Primed everything. Got oil pressure. Fired her up and it isn't pretty, she's still tapping badly...

Sorry, one under the rear passenger door. are they same as disco ones then?

As in title, any idea where to get them? Cant seem to find any. Cheers

Happy with my 3.9, if it blew up id like a rebuilt one with a nice cam and mega squirt.

I always loved Bonatti grey but every second Defender I see now seems to be grey. im starting to love my Arles blue actually.lol Epsom green as above is stunning though. I also really like, I think its willow green?

That looks terrible.