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    Defender 90 na 200tdi or 300tdi

    Looking for a 90, anything pre td5. Any condition good or bad considered. Just PM with what you have. Willing to travel for the right or interesting vehicle.
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    Rear Mains Bearing Cap Removal

    Seals down either side were ok. Used the threaded hole in cap to put a bolt in and lever it off. All in all, not too difficult a job to do.
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    Series Surplus parts Available West Midlands

    i Believe so yes. Sorry for delay, email notifications not coming through. should be sorted now
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    Series Surplus parts Available West Midlands

    Sorry no seat bases i'm afraid
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    Series Surplus parts Available West Midlands

    HI Sorry, the notifications aren't coming through. If you still need blower assembly, let me know and i'll have a look to see how good it is.
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    Rear Mains Bearing Cap Removal

    Sorted. It does come out in situ. I used a longer bolt in the hole where the sump bolts to it and used that to wiggle it down. I can 100% say you can change all the bearings, both big end and mains with the engine in situ. I know its better out on an engine stand but that isn't always possible...
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    300tdi turbo wanted

    Thanks, got it. Sorted now guys. Cheers Grezzer
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    Oil pressure light after a long run- cause for concern?

    Could be switch but they don't come on till pressure is quite low. The only way to tell is pop a proper pressure gauge on it, about £25 off ebay. Mine did the same, changed the switch and it didn't come on but pressure was quite low and on further investigation, the mains were quite worn so i'd...
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    Rear Mains Bearing Cap Removal

    Looked around for info on this to no avail. Can i remove the rear (Num5) main bearing cap with the engine in situ without removing or pushing the gearbox back? I have swapped mains and big ends on the entire engine except this cap and it looks like it may not come off without much faffing...
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    300tdi turbo wanted

    Anybody have a spare 300tdi discovery turbo charger knocking around for sale. Thinking of getting a core should one not be available locally (ish) thanks
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    Holes in Head???????

    NIce one. Very much appreciated. I can get it looked at or changed. Just glad i didn't fit it not knowing.
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    SOLD 200TDI Disco breaking. Complete car at Present

    This is one the same currently on ebay
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    SOLD 200TDI Disco breaking. Complete car at Present

    Yes its still got stickers. Pretty much original. Marked as sold as someone is looking at repairing for me.
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    Holes in Head???????

    I have a 300tdi in bits that someone has filled with rad weld in the past. My query is, the three triangular holes between 1-2 2-3 3-4 pistons. Where do they go in the head? should they be holes or blocked up as its just full of rad weld at present. Looked at loads of images but some have...
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    SOLD 200TDI Disco breaking. Complete car at Present

    I bought this car with the best of intentions but there is too much work required for me to take on Its a 3 door on a J reg. Green with beige interior. Misfire in number 1. In generally good body condition for an early disco For more details phone me on 07966087411
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    SOLD 200TDI Disco breaking. Complete car at Present

    I bought a 200tdi discovery with the best of intentions but it needs a bit too much work for me so i'm breaking it. Its a 2 door model in green with beige interior. Engine was a runner with a mis on number 1. Body not bad for an early disco. Chassis seems good too. In the short distance i...
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    Series 3 brakes really Bad!

    I have a series 3 which i have just got on the road after many years laid up. My issue is the brakes are not the best to say the least. They work but i have to press them really hard like the servo isn't working. i'm also finding after a few miles, they start to bind. Is this a sticking...
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    Series Surplus parts Available West Midlands

    No, just some surplus bits that i don't anticipate using once mine is finished
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    Series Surplus parts Available West Midlands

    Have various parts available that i wont use for my resto Got various glass and several screens and surrounds 1 bonnet Series 2 clocks various switches and ignition key and barrel Various wheels and tyres, weller, series and complete set of discovery 1 Brand new shock absorbers x2 several series...
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    No Power to Fuel Gauge or Temperature Gauge s3

    Sorted,was a dodgy connection on the fuse holder.