Recent content by laruler

I would love buy a brand new chassis at the moment I can not afford over £2000. And I don't have the space. I have just built a shed/workshop so I can start working on problem as they come along.

Took some pictures of the other side of the suspension mount, the front is OK I had I garage weld that a couple of years ago when I had the engine and gearbox repaired.

Hi all thanks for getting back so quickly. I had another look at the chassis today it worst is right behind the suspension mount where it was welded before. The other side of the mount the chassis looks good only a little surface rust then further forward the no rust. I think I might get in...

Hi everyone. I just had my mot on my 1992 200tdi defender, and it failed on rusty rear chassis. I wanted some advice on what I should do. It has a bad rust damage just after the rear suspension mount looks like a previous repair. Also right at the rear crossmember. I wanted to replace the whole...

Hi everyone. Wanted to ask for some help before I waste money. I have been losing coolant into oil. I have had cylinder head pressure tested for cracks and for warping. Both fine replaced gasket with a elring one. When engine is hot getting white vapour from oil filler and also from dip stick...

Hi Ive been getting alot of white smoke when engine is hot. I thought better check and change head gasket as it has been losing coolant but none in oil. I took the rocker cover off and I have noticed that the valve stem seals are not at the bottom of the spring. What has caused this. Also took...

It is grey smoke coming out the back. Any help would be a great, I wanna see if I can sort it myself without having to pay out a lot of money to get a garage to look at it

Hi guys Was wondering if you could answer some questions so I can put my mind to rest. My 200tdi is very Smokey when accelerating even when engine has warmed up. Also I'm getting just under 200mile to a tank of diesel. I drink it faster at higher speeds and if I keep starting the engine. It's...

It's is definitely the solenoid that has gone q have checked everything else. How do you jump start it. At the moment stuck in my works carpark.

Does anyone know what the part number a starter solenoid is for a 1992 200tdi defender 90 is and what's the best place to get one. I live in the Northamptonshire / Buckinghamshirearea and help would be great thanks When I got the starter motor out at the weekend the motor said it was a Lucas but...

Cheers know of any places to get a cheap one

Thanks for all the replys. I was trying to start it tonight and had the fuse cover off. When I turned the key I could see a spark inside the yellow relay on the far left is that normal or do I need a new relay if it's normal I will have to take the starter out and give it a clean.

yeah it looks like all the earth straps are there. i was reading the fourm and found somewhere that said after the went wading and off road they got dirty water inside it and i need a clean so i might take it off and have a look

the earth strap in the and is tight. i just managed to get my hand to the motor it is warm not too hot. so im guess im going to have to take the starter out next weekend and have a look

where is the earth strap so i can have a look. i will have a feel and see if the starter motor is hot. is it a big job to replace starter