9/16 is the correct size it's a tighter fit than 14mm which is more likely to strip it Lots of bits on defenders are still old school imperial

Number 5 or number 1 they both common Chipped td5s like borh

Worth checking that master cylinder is adjusted right Clutch plate rattle from friction plate springs? Clutch fork could be worn and pulling through on its knuckle you'll find out soon if it's that

Seen two 2.2 defender engines fail with low miles Both had oil pump failure, the impellers on the pumps broke up resulting in no oil pressure Oil in coolant common too with major overheat as a result due to sludging

Landys are tall but not that big Park a 90 next to a new mini and compare.....

Lol used it for years... It's my eBay name too

Yep undo from axle and blow through

Thanks am really pleased with it and have a wealth of info I'm willing to share

Is your viscous seized (middle of fan) should spool free when engine cold and become more solid once engine radiator heat present They sound like a spitfire a bit when goosed

It's personal preference I've known em fail and cook a Tdi but saying that a belt can snap and do the same In winter your engine will warm quicker and hence heater will be your friend sooner If you off road a lot ensure the fan is clear of the rad as mud build up will be machined across the...

If your bonnet rattles are the nylon bushes in the hinges a snug fit I've cured bonnet noise with either a tap on the bulkhead lugs with a rubber mallet or new hinge bushes This prob tends to appear on rebuilds where panels are in slightly different locations to original Can't say it's gonna...

You can either get the manifold machined or fit another but it will be curled with the heat

It's prob the exhaust manifold Take off the plastic top cover and look at either end where it mounts the head There'll be soot Usually expect to have to replace some studs too as they fail and snap

The wheel bearings are the same but shimmed differently with a tolerance spacer in between the inner and outer bearings You can convert back to the old method but let's not complicate your situ Yes the above applies you have to remove the hub unit to remove the discs Ah yes don't forget you'll...

More pics as requested Here's the centre console too I made a sank alloy centre plate to allow the cubby fridge to fit the seat box and just modded seatbox leading edge and Tdci tunnel Before ya ask the disco 3 hi lo lever does nowt not does the hdc button but I plan to either fit blanks or...

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Silly question but did the glow plugs seat ok? Any muck around the base giving some compression loss? I have every faith in ya but we are here to suggest help ;-)

130 ...... Barely ran in...... I've worked on a few with 230k still going good

Defo double cab has the looks but insecure loadbay in standard form My old double cab with tilt was very kindly rummaged through by sum toe rag once Luckily nowt of value in the back I know some folk won't like wheel spacers but I had a set on for 60k with no issues and it greatly improved the...

Not necessarily a burnt valve for example would be top end work I can fit cylinder heads in mere hours they're minty Maybe a head gasket issue etc a compression test is a quick check to cylinder health How many miles on ur engine?