1. Rhys25

    No spark at plugs?!

    Hi, I am putting my 2.25 engine back in after a rebuild and i have no spark at the plugs, before the engine seized it was running. I have checked for a spark at the coil by putting a spark plug in the HT lead coming from the coil and earthing it in the engine bay and there is a spark. I have...
  2. Rhys25

    Camshaft Position

    Hello All, I am currently in the process of rebuilding my 2.25 petrol 3brg, although I thought that I was being very thorough on dismantling the engine, upon reassembly I have noticed that my timing marks could have been better, I made a point of marking the position of the cam sprocket...
  3. Rhys25

    200TDi Loss of drive!!!!! arrrgh

    Hi all, Im new to the Defender froum on here, have been on the series froum for a while. The Defender is usually the more reliable, however, jumped in it the other day and have lost all drive. I have tried it in diff lock, which didnt work and have checked the props which arent turning...
  4. Rhys25

    Yet another 2a rebuild thread

    Everyone loves a rebuild thread, thought i'd share the pics of mine so far just over 12months into it hoping to be finished ready for Billing. Sorry its a bit pic heavy.
  5. Rhys25

    Wheel Stud question

    Hello, I have an Ex Military 1968 Series 2a which I am currently restoring, I ordered a few new wheel studs as one or two are missing, However, the new parts that arrived have splines on the end that goes into the hub where as the existing ones are threaded, is this something that is unique...
  6. Rhys25

    200 tdi wont start

    Hi, Ive recently converted my 110 2.5td to a 200 tdi defender engine, it will turn over but i cant get it to run. I thought it might be air in the fuel system and i have bled the system from the banjo on top of the fuel filter, and from the injectors but this hasn't solved it. I have...
  7. Rhys25

    Defender CV Joint

    Ive got a 300tdi hi cap pick up, getting a noise from the passenger side hub sounds a lot like CV joint does anyone know how many splines the CV joint has got on this model? as there are a few options when i went to order a new one its an M plate if that makes any difference
  8. Rhys25

    Freeander Shock!!

    My new works vehicle has been changed from a Toyota Hilux to a Freelander 2.0 TD4 Commercial, when i saw it parked in the car park i couldnt wait to take it for a spin on site and see what it was capable of, unfortunatley within seconds of getting into it i was disapointed. Trying to get the...