But I thought I'd finally add an avatar photo of the old girl. She is called Lou, from Loo hoo ( sic) which is what the Chinese call Land rovers apparently it means "road tiger"! She didn't look like this 3 years ago....

Took 'em out and tested them on 12v all glowed nicely after 15-20 secs. problem disappears after the first start until it is left standing overnight.

I'm going to do hte filter at the weekend. anyone got any clever ideas for spotting very small fuel leaks?

That sounds like a good idea, though I did try priming it with the lift pump, but no joy, can't hurt to try that though.

Not to my knowledge, it just came from no where!

Thanks for that, are you checking for air in the inline filter?

Hi folks, I rebuilt my series III a few years back, including a recon 2.5 TD engine, and an overhauled injector pump. Recently, it has been a real problem to start. Taking about 3 attempts of really cranking the starter, and then it will start on the third go. I've checked the glow plugs...

Hi Folks, Just a thought. When I rebuilt my series III, I rebuilt and put in a 2.5TD engine my mate had lying about. With all the other calls on my cash during the project I just welded the down pipe from the manifold onto the smaller bore existing 2.25 exhaust. I'm wondering what loss of...

HI folks and thanks for he replies. No washer in the usual sense, but there is an o ring. Should there be a washer? is it a copper compression washer? or is there a part number for the o ring? I'll pull off the PTFE tape, and also check for burrs. Cheers as ever.

Hi folks, I have a 19 j fitted to series 3.Diesel is dripping from the fuel solenoid at the back of the injector pump. I tried PTFE tape on the thread, but no joy. Does anyone have any suggestions? Many thanks for reading.

Thanks folks, The head was tested and reskimmed about 6 months ago. I'll atart with the tappets, the timing and then a pressure test. if those are all ok then I guess it leaves the injection pump :( If anyone else has any alternative suggestions doe please let me know. Many many thanks folks.

Hi folks, Can anyone cast any light on this problem. A mate and I have rebuilt a series 3 with a 19 j engine ( rebored etc). It has developed starting problems. I give it 20 seconds of heat , it cranks over well, but it will not start without plenty of cranking, and some throttle. It then...

hi Folks , Few weeks on I used he Evans waterless coolant and I also put the mechanical fan back on from my 12 j. Any how touch wood running cool, and no problems so far. Expensive solution but it seems to have worked.

Hi folks the stat opns fine. A theory. 19j was a rebored 12j , so thinner walls and a strapped on turbo perhaps it will run hot, especially without a viscous fan I am trying Evans waterless coolant. So far, a couple of days, no overheating problems and no overpressure problems either. I'll...

hi Folks thanks for ht e replies. the rad is only 6 months old and has only done about 2.5 K. It is a water rad only, but I fitted a separate oil cooler rad. to the left of the standard rad. Any views on taking out the stat, or any coolant additive? Cheers.

Hi folks, Last year i bought a pup on a fleabay, a series III with a 12 J engine, which as it transpired was on its way out, but not before i had spent a lot of time on it including a new radiator. That engine croaked, a mate had a 19 J so we decided to rebuild that ( head skimmed new pots...

What a clot I am. having been working with a mate to rebuild a 19 j engine to put in my series III. Putting the finishing touches to the engine today after the install when I overtightened the pipe on the back of the fuel pump to the turbo ( waste gate I think) ,and cracked a small lump off the...

Thanks I'll look into that. Fitted the overdrive today so progress, but more slow than sure!

I've fitted a 19j engine to a series 3. I fitted the 90 expansion tank, which left no room for the old air filter, hence the air cone. any further suggestions are very welcome!