Well... Just got a quote from my local garage (good guy I've used for a few years, various cars) and he's estimating £800 to £1300 depending on damage which of course won't be known until the head comes off. I don't have the facilities or the time (and possibly tools) to attempt this...

Just done that, and with the engine turning over on the starter motor there is no movement from the camshaft. I guess this is a deffo timing belt failure? :mad::mad::mad: If so, are we sure that the Isuzu 2.8 TD will trash the valves? I have an MR2 and I know that the engine is...

That's what I thought, I'd know surely? Like, bad noises from the engine, right? (and stop calling me Shirley...)

Will do. Wouldn't turning it over with the starter motor do serious damage if the timing belt has gone?

Cheers guys, I think we're getting there! I've put a meter to the feed and it's dead at all ignition switch positions. I need to run a direct feed to it to test, but the battery is in need of a charge and it's getting bloody cold (wimp) so I'll start again tomorrow. There are actually two...

Hey, thanks. Stop solonoid, just done a quick bit of research, sounds like something I should check first. Am I correct in saying that I can apply +12v to it and it should just click open?

It's been one of those weeks... :mad: Defender 90, 1987, re-engined with an Isuzu 2.8TD about 7 years ago (not by me) So, I'm driving home and after 10 minutes or so of driving the Landy just gives a slight 'thump' and the dash lights come on and the engine has died, luckily I was able to...

Interesting! That looks pretty much it but mine's s a 90, not a 110. Just wondering if it's been modified?

Guys, My Landy is a Defender 90, (1987) and was a 2.5L petrol, converted to a 2.8TDi (Isuzu Trooper) by a former owner. The rear tail-pipe has just broken off behind the back box and I need to replace it back to the previous 'flange' (dunno whether that's the right word, but I just like...

Looks like Chopper got a bit over-keen! :D

Hmmm, just noticed the OP was August last year. Where did this come from?? :confused:

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Hi, I realise that this is a really old post, but is this still for sale? Cheers

Hi, Is this still for sale? Will it fit a Defender 90? Cheers

Me and my better half are planning a move to France (central rural Limousin area) and hope to selling up and moving next Spring/Summer. I have a 1987 Defender 90 which would be ideal for the region given the rural roads and snow conditions during the winter. We currently use it for business...

Just wanted to post a quick update and give a little credit where credit is due. So... The 2p fix worked ok, but at about 40mph in 4th there is some vibration so it's not going to be a permanent fix. I emailed the supplier who had suggested the part number I needed based on the VIN...

Just in case James doesn't see this in time... The propshaft is in two pieces, one slides inside of the other, think of a trombone! The joint is normally nearest the gearbox, you'll easily see the join. This should slide in and out to allow for axle movement, it should have enough travel to...

So is the slider not extended even a little? Mine was extended about 3-4 cm which would have been enough. Like James said, perhaps it needs gentle persuasion?? :D

Having just removed mine at the weekend I see no reason why not (mines a 90). The 4 bolts at the brake drum end are captive so you just need to remove the nuts and slide the propshaft away to clear the ends of the bolts, so far as I remember there is enough 'give' in the propshaft slider to...

So, to start with, the Defender is a 1987 90 which was a 2.5l petrol but was re-engined by the previous owner with an Isuzu 2.8 TD. I've fitted a new starter motor but still have an ignition problem, basically, every now and again I turn the key and although I get the lights on the dash the...