Recent content by DerekT

Just an update. Took head off again to check for crack, found a tiny swarf of metal on top of gasket near pot 5. This had stopped the head from seating properly and caused the migration of oil into coolant. All fixed now! Runing smoothly... until the next time!

Ahh, thanks James. Did vaguely remember something about that. Yes I do have the 3 pipes on the FPS with one over the inlet to the front of the cylinder head. So although it is a 2000 defender it has a 15p engine.

Tried that but as you say very difficult to see. Certainly I cannot distinguish any numerals at all. It is a 2000 defender but unable to say with any certainty is it is the original engine.

Ok thanks will check!

Can someone remind me how to identify 15p engine as opposed to a 10p engine?

15p engine. And to make matters worse, bubbles in the header tank!

As the title suggests, suspect the TD5 head. Was "hunting" when driving along about a steady 30. Also noted using water. Thought, ok, head gasket. Have now changed head gasket and taken for a run. Not "hunting" any more but a bit rough on idle. Checked water only to find lots of oil floating on...

Many Factors here. Oil price collapsed two years ago, overpaid contractors paid off, leased BMW's returned. Scottish Government brought in Land Based Transfer Tax instead of stamp duty. Means buyers have to pay an extra 50k to buy my house. Also local house builders feeling he pinch so unloading...

Thanks for all the replies! This 110 was bought as a poject some 4 years ago. Never was in best of nic! Over the years been a workhorse and daily runabout bit never been the project i lavishec attention on as I intended it should be. Each year has seen 4-500 MOT bill, but now as some have said...

12 points of failure, 4 advisory! Main problem is chassis. Has been welded many times but getting paper thin in places. No pics, still at Indy garage. They are estimating 1500 to sort. That is cash and I do trust them, they have been trustworthy and reliable before. There are various niggles...

MOT time again. Failed miserably! 2000yr 110 TD5. Engine , gearbox 100%. Chassis, bulkhead & doors all fubared! Scrap or invest?

There is a two stage pump within the pump unit, but should always be able to pump from well below top of pump. I used to have lots of fuel problems with various fixes (not had any for a year or so now!) that I could suggest. However you need to prove where the problem is. Ie before or after the...

Think you are right. Have discovered the rivets under the trim. Hey ho! Off to the pop rivet shop.

Any tips on how to do this? Got new glass to replace one that self-destructed in the frost. Can't seem to get it in putting the top in first, then it will not go over bottom lip. Local landy dealer said it was tricky and time consuming! Help!