I had that problem only it was with the rear windows (D1 V8 `94). Would work occasionally, and then stopped. The problem turned out to be the ECU under/behind the passengers glovebox. I touch soldered the required joints which were dry and hey presto, all worked and has done ever since. Don`t...

Thanks for reply, Paul, and your kind offer. Well yes, I suppose that kind of thing would be a bit more versatile if one wishes to still go off roading with TB in place; the standard one I have now would really require removal to do the same, which is not a big thing now that everything is...

JUST GOT ROUND to fitting the towbar. Difficult bits were getting the bolts out that were rustwelded into the chassis sides holding the JLoops/transport/recovery points; And cutting the steel plate tank protection to allow slotting in of said towbar. Its a `94 D1 V8, pretty well kept...

Isn`t that like an entry level Ferrari `enthusiast` putting in a Impretza turbo and thinking its cool? Would never work for me, RV8 in the 3.9i etc (mine) gives far more enjoyment and fixing opps than weird implants. Its like going out with a bird thinking she`s real and then finding she`s...

Fitted mechanical oil pressure gauge: Use the grommet behind the brake servo to feed pipe to cabin. Used remote t.piece (no room on side of block/timing cover). Extended oil pressure switch wire to fit. Removed drivers airvent, hot pokered hole up towards dashboard through plastic behind vent...

Showoff!! Well until I try it I won`t know, and in the absence of any further information telling more as to its usefulness, I will keep it on the back burner. Thanks for advice on 72mm plenum. Your bay I take it, now you have gone to town on air intake or is that standard on `something`...

A short while ago I came across information regarding where to get an adaptor to attach to the MAF on a 3.9i that takes 2 K&N cone filters and wished I`d bookmarked it. None of the main and usual suppliers for D1V8`s have it, can`t even find photos online of one in situ, but I definitely saw one...

Terrific work and especially the enginuity on the inlet manifold skimming, I think most would be having kittens at that stage. I`ve experienced the `bricking it ...` moment only recently, pre and post what I thought was a b4llsup extraordinare?! but turned out fine. Great sound it makes, let...

It looks like I got away with it. Only done 20 miles in two days mainly testing which includes a little off road, runs better than ever AND there also appears to be no oil leaks now to go with the previous zero smoke?! :eek: Surely there`s something wrong then? The shot under the D1 is during...

This very nearly became one complete cockup due to running the engine without the oil pressure release valve installed?! :eek: ... and for all I know it still might turn out to be one. Without a valve installed does that mean zero oil pressure? Certainly didn`t sound as it should to me. I`d...

Am I whacked or what, can barely tY00iPE....?!! V8 3.9 Serp TC etc is now mostly back together. Had to semi drop the sump to get the studded TC in; but have to redo sump now anyway. What remains is a sump just drained of coolant to clean out, oil fllter prime and install, oil fill, coolant...

Nothing now surprises me with LRV8s, middle box gone and STILL runs okay eh.. I only wonder which other `vital` parts can be removed that make zero impact.

:rolleyes: I know, 12hrs is a long enough wait for me.... but I was just in the area so I thought ..

But would that include oil pump screws?

I may have a slightly earlier Disco @ `94 but regardless, `delete` the end box rather than middle as the engine requires middle for back pressure..

Roger on that, thanks. Do the pump screws required loctite?

5/16th nuts seem hard to come by. The new timing cover arrived today all nice and clean, and with one difference in that the bottom studs were in place whereas my olde cover had no studs but an enclosed thread taking the sump bolt from below. Again, reliably informed that this is the better...

On what vehicle, John?

Thanks. Unsurprising that this causes such debate / argument & confusion when these V8s are so highly susceptible to complete breakdown due to overheating. But its the gaskets and seals and various metal corrosion issues to consider on top that really matter, the temperature thung is almost...

Thoughts on sealant for timing cover and water pump in addition to `quality` gaskets ... ? Anyone with experience / advice on that please? And do the oil filter screws and nut require Loctite 222 .. AND.. What`s this `vaseline` priming in the oil pump business? Update : just bought a large...