1. defender1990

    LPG system swap from 3.5 to 3.9?

    i rang up the company 4 tech who said that system on a 4 litre will not work due to back firing, so would it be best to swap the engine over and keep my 3.9 injection system due to the immobilisers on each vehicle? Peter
  2. defender1990

    LPG system swap from 3.5 to 3.9?

    Hi all Ive bought two discovery's, one is a series 1 3.5 v8 petrol with an lpg system fitted and a rotten body, the second is a Series 2 3.9 v8 petrol that i want to use every day. Can anyone help me with any knowledge if its possible to swap the system over? The system is made by 4-Tech i...
  3. defender1990

    Land Rover Trials Info??

    Hi I live in hampshire and i want to start doing trials racing, ive been around land rovers for 3 years now so im fully aware of what they are like! i wanted to know if any of you lovely people knew where the events around here are or whereabouts in the south of england i could do it? Also...
  4. defender1990

    P38 4 Litre Coolant Loss and Overheat?

    no as i diddnt put them on, they are different heads so im told but im thinking the issue now is that the head gasket on the left side looking at the front of the car as a lot of vapour is comming out but the coolant level seemed to stay put
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    P38 4 Litre Coolant Loss and Overheat?

    the problem is i cant see where its comming from, it seems to have stopped for now but appears to be going into the piston and comming out the left exhaust as vapour so it must be a gasket problem i think
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    P38 4 Litre Coolant Loss and Overheat?

    Ive recently aquired a 95 p38 with an engine problem, once it gets up to temperature it leaks its coolant onto the floor at quite a rate, the entire tank in about 2 minutes!! I recently did the head gaskets and the valley gasket but ive no idea what could be leaking. It comes from the top of the...
  7. defender1990

    90 Steering HELP!!

    ok high pressure fitting fixed, now ive tried bleeding it again, as to no luck so im throwing in the towel and im gonna get a mechanic to come and do it for me as im far too lazy to keep having to lie underneath the dam thing Cheers for the help guys Peter
  8. defender1990

    bloody starter motor troubles

    since the starter motor is earthed through a point on the gearbox onto the battery if it is an earth problem its because the two mating surfaces are very dirty, were they? i had trouble earthing my bodywork to the battery, so i ran two earth straps from the chassis to the gearbox, right next...
  9. defender1990

    90 Steering HELP!!

    i nearly had it but the high pressure fitting on the back of the pump started ****ing out due to it having the wrong washer set up on it, can anyone tell me what its supposed to have on it as the workshop manual doesnt show anything?
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    90 Steering HELP!!

    are there any ways of properly checking if the pump is working?
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    90 Steering HELP!!

    what would cause a lack of pressure?
  12. defender1990

    90 Steering HELP!!

    Im currently rebuilding my 90, and power steering isnt working, Ive changed the box for a different one (its a six bolt system) and it doesnt work, i can steer it but there is no power assistance, its very very heavy. None of the ball joints are seized any other ideas? i took the pump off and it...
  13. defender1990

    Clutch Dragging...

    Thanks guys, it turns out it was the pressure plate sticking on the splines of the shaft, a quick de burring later and all is well Cheers
  14. defender1990

    Insurance

    my price at £500 was with elephant insurance through money supermarket
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    master cylinder probs

    on the threaded rod comming out of the master, where is it attached to the clutch pedal, towards the rear of the car or the front?
  16. defender1990

    Clutch Dragging...

    Ive got a 1987 90 200tdi which ive completely changed the entire clutch system on, the master cylinder, slave, all the pipes between, the release arm, release bearing cover plate, pressure disc and the spigot bush. At first the clutch wouldnt disengage at all although i know the arm was moving...
  17. defender1990

    Insurance

    im 19 and im the policy holder on my 200tdi 90 renewal cost is £500 for next month, last year it was £1500 then dropped to £500 with 1 years no claims
  18. defender1990

    which clutch for me??

    basically if you have the flywheel re pegged you will be able to use the standard 200tdi clutch plate and clutch housing, ive dcided that since im at a good stage in my rebuild that im currently looking at putting a v8 into my 200tdi 90 so i will be hopfully doing this too
  19. defender1990

    which clutch for me??

    the tdi clutch plate has small splines inside, whereas the v8 clutch plate has a lot larger splines, check to see which is fitted on the engine. the website is Conversion & Precision - Quality Engine Fitting Kits
  20. defender1990

    90 Wiring Help!!!!

    Im mid rebuild of my 90, it had a wiring fire a few months ago so i decided a new loom from auto sparks was necessary, so i purchased an original land rover spec one for £160 and attempted to fit it. The current problems i have is that: 1. Ive no idea where the fuel tank connector is supposed...