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    Will a 12j head fit and work on a 2.25 diesel

    I’ve been offered a few 12j cylinder heads as a replacement for my 2.25 diesel, before I commit to one and fit it does anybody know: will it change the compression ratio? Are they all metric in terms of bolts? Will 2.25 glow plugs fit many thank
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    2.25 d cylinder head Wanted

    Looking for a complete 2.25 diesel cylinder head, know to be working please!! Ready to collect with cash
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    3.9 v8 and auto box in a defender td5

    Hi I’m just about to buy a 300 series discovery as a donor car to rob the 3.9 efi and auto box to put in my td5 90. Has anyone done this and can offer any tips or info??? Does the gearbox fit in terms of length and space in the chassis? Propshaft adjustments?? And tips on how to mate up the...
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    Engine starting help

    Bled first through the two 5/16 bleed screws in the pump until a good stream. Then while running on 1 cylinder cracked the bleed on the top of the filter. Cracked each injector pipe at the injectors and they are pulsing. No 1 stalls it. I might just try the old injectors
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    Engine starting help

    Hello, So I have had the engine out on my 1970 2a diesel as part of the resto. The head has been rebuilt with all new stuff and skimmed etc. The piston rings and crank bearing shells all looked ok so we’re left, crank seal was changed. So all the bottom end has not really been touched, therefore...
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    2.25 d only running on 1 cylinder HELP!

    Hello, So I have had the engine out on my 1970 2a diesel as part of the resto. The head has been rebuilt with all new stuff and skimmed etc. The piston rings and crank bearing shells all looked ok so we’re left, crank seal was changed. So all the bottom end has not really been touched, therefore...
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    2.25 d starter bolts

    Hi I seem to have lost the bolts to mount the starter motor during resto. I don’t have any that fit. What size are they and or does anyone sell the three as a set. Two threaded and one not
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    Rear Axle Alignment problem

    The pictures are just to show the problem all be it exaggerated
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    Rear Axle Alignment problem

    I can’t believe i did this!! I had put the wrong shocker on the offside, the shorter one from the front!!!! Throwing it all out!! Idiot ! another thing that doesn’t look right now is that the axle seems to be sticking out past the rear crossmember by about 20mm on the near side and inset by...
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    Rear Axle Alignment problem

    I’ll try that now, thanks.
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    Rear Axle Alignment problem

    Help needed please!! 2a 88 inch After rebuilding my rear axle and building it back up on new para springs and shocks The near side wheel is about 40 mm too far forward of the centre line of the axle and is also sat way higher than the offside. the u bolts and bottom plate are located on the...
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    Plastic ABS Panels

    I’m restoring my 1970 2a and need new outer wings, I can’t seem to find anyone who has any metal ones and was wondering if anybody has any experience/ comments on the ABS plastic ones??
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    Series 2a Rear axle

    Hello!! I’m just stripping my rear axle on my 1970 88inch 2a. I’ve cut off the rusted strengthening piece and it’s so rotten it’s now got a hole!! I need a new one ASAP!!! Does anyone have a good casing for sale or complete axle?? Can anyone tell me if a series 3 is the same axle???
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    2a Resto- Bulkhead

    Thanks guys. I found a guy who blasted it, it took a while aparently, didn’t really fancy the heat or petrol option!!
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    2a Resto- Bulkhead

    I’ve scraped it with a chisel and then soaked it off with thinners and it’s revealed a few bad repairs in the door posts, I think this ones just going to take forever!!
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