Hi all, I've just fitted standard new cam and tappets to my 3.5 v8. Did all the pre load checks and all were in acceptable limits. On bolting the engine back together, double checking the oil level and starting her up I have noticed a tapping noise that i believe is coming from cylinder 2...

Hi, Rover 3.5 v8 The last time a had an mot i only just passed on lpg which is odd as the year before it pass fine on petrol. The guy in the shop checked the carbs and said they were fine. I noticed a loss in power and hesitation. The engine runs fine with not over heating There...

Hi, I have a 1987 110 now a 5 seater and i was wondering if any of the newish window surrounds would fit without to much hassle. Has anyone done this before Thanks Miles

I've been a bit of a TW:doh:T! whilst topping up the gearbox oil I happened to notice a bolt just off to the right of the filer plug. I stupidly undone it and now I can't select reverse. Its the bolt-reverse lever. Any ideas to sort it or is it time to visit Ashcroft as it whines a lot and...

Hi, I have rebuild my 3.5 v8 fitted with su carbs. the old head gasket was a comp and i replaced it with a metal one. Took it to the mot station and it failed on emissions. the garage have said its got a bit of blue smoke. Would changing the gasket from comp to metal have change the engine...

Hi, I've just replaced the head gasket, thermostat, oil, blead rad etc. It had its first run lastnight 2 miles and the temp guage seem to go up quick. So i turned on the heater, lovely hot air, but i was expecting the needle to sit around the middle of the gauge. The car has been sat around...

Hello there! I have rotten inner sills. Its the part that i think connects to the main body of the def but i dont know the actual name of it. So finding it is quite hard. Its the part that the door closes over. Help! And a cheap place to get it would be cool Thanks Miles

Hi, On the dizzy cap there are the clips which hold the cap on. what firing number lies on either side of it as just reading peoples issues with firing order and rechecking mine has put doubt in my head as to my firing order. Since I have rebuilt the engine and now looking in the manuals...

Hello all, I have finally got round to replacing the head gasket with tin and replacing the thermostat plus clean, oil change etc.. However I want to double check the feed and return lines from the heater box to the manifold. I want to check if I have put them in the right place, but do you...

:confused: Hi I have a defender 110 3.5 v8 su carbs lpg etc. Having replaced the headgasket due to the waterpump failing about 8 months ago, everything was running sweet. BUT! last week I noticed moisture in the oil filler cap, took no notice and have now found sludge like the gasket...

Hello, I have a 110 defender with a 3.5v8 and lt85 box, i have seen a nice 4.2v8 pumping out 306bhp which i must have, but will my beast take it:D

I'm actually looking for a cheap 110 4 door defender as I’m new to the defender buzz, but my real question is, Is it possible to fit a 3litre 24v straight 6 Mercedes engine from a 1992 SL, and would it be compatible with the gearbox. And what’s a good gearbox, is it the lt75 or 85...