Got no-where new with this. I'm going to leave now until box has to come out for more important reason (clutch or similar) and then check internals. Thanks for help everyone

Tried that - I can get extra movement (maybe 10mm) but no light on dash. Unfortunately I can't hold it in that position and test the wheel turn bit. I'll try it tomorrow with an assistant. Did manage to cure the reverse light switch whilst down there though, a few extra turns and it stays on...

I'll give that a go JM - Before I do, if switch is wound in too far would that still allow me to turn further with a spanner without damaging something - and would switch not turn on diff light sooner rather than not at all?

Tried it but made no difference. No noticeable difference in travel of lever moving or stationary, no light and wheel turns when corner jacked up. Is there something that can break internally, a pin or something? 4wd is working, just not diff lock

Not tried that - Going to try it now..........

I have a 1988 Ninety - I've trawled here and web looking for this and tried all I've found but nothing doing. Diff Lever moves, I can see the lever on the c link turning on gearbox, probably an inch or so and it feels like a click. No light, diff lock not working either (I've lifted a wheel...

I rest my case..

Understood - I wouldn't want to compare it to a 200tdi, but would be interested in any comparisons from 19j owners (if there are any of us left haha)

Thanks all, Note my time at 13 seconds was a 0-40 time. It will do 70 but I didn't have my calendar to hand. It is a Ninety not a defender, but is a 19J 2.5 turbo Diesel. No surge applicable Regards

I have a Defender 90 2.5 TD with a 19J - Just wondering how it should perform and was looking for some comparisons. Nothing too stressy but mine does 0-40 in 13 seconds on the flat, unloaded, driver only onboard- Is this about right?

Ta James, I've ordered a boost tester - Will see what happens. I'm posting another thread re performance - You may like to add your comments to it if you get a chance.

Thanks Pete, So all seems ok with pushrod position. Time to get me a pressure gauge... Should I detect a whistle do you think? Used to hear it on my TD5 Disco I had once

Hello All, I want to check if my turbo is working properly - I get no whistle and can't say I've noticed any appreciable difference as it climbs the rev range and kicks in - if it is. I don't (yet) have a boost gauge - but searches came up with a few points I'd like to clarify if poss; 1- I can...

Looking for a spare wheel carrier for my 90 - Fed up with it sliding about in the back, sods law I will get a puncture if I leave it at home. So, what have you - I am in North Kent if that helps so can collect it or pay postage if ok with you.

Ah - When I undid bolts for thermo housing it split first from the housing to the cylinder head - On further inspection and a little tap I see the housing splits and thermo should fit conventionally in there (bulb downwards)

An old post I know but on searching I have a similar issue but couldn't understand the reply - Could you elaborate please? The Thermostat given to me by supplier will only seem to "fit" upside down which I've not seen before and the old one is missing. I have an 88 19j engine.

"I will return with the resolution - Cheesed right off with following dead end links, why do people do that!!" and here I am - Turned out to be the boost diaphragm fitted to the side of the fuel injection pump. Cost £15.83 incl delivery/vat from Atlantic Diesels. Part number 7243-006. If your...

Ordered boost diaphragm - symptoms read elsewhere sound similar...

Thanks Turboman - I did drive it with cap removed, no change. As for injection pump, is there anything you can think of speed related given that it can achieve max revs in any gear and maintain it, even on hills, except top gear (on the flat even). If it can achieve max revs up hill in 3rd could...

Update but with no resolution yet. I've changed the fuel filter again, changed the fuel pump, blown the fuel lines, tried removing the fuel cap. All to no avail. However, I tried the following which only makes this more weird. I drove it in 3rd gear at 35mph for some distance, up some steep hill...