Recent content by Mark22_2

So.... update. Head is knackered! Gasket between 2 and 3 is missing 2 and 3 have cracks between valves and up into the base of injector seats! Explains alot...... should have trusted I was timing the pump correctly in the first place. Now to try and source a 12j head..... not a easy task.

Nice link... thankyou. Wondered why I've never seen before then realized it's only a few days old. I've done what the manual and video shows to the T. Think I may pull the head for a look but will test the injectors as per video next chance I get. Thanks

Crank pulley is red dot at 12 o'clock

Ok, so stripped it all back down and started again. There is no place for the flywheel lock to engage which is strange. The hole in casing is there.... Checked ep points and lined everything up, slightly moving cam clockwise and she fired ! Now its smoking like a pig, its smelling a bit like...

Crank is set correctly, injection pulley only has a red dot. No other markings.

Cheers guys, I've re done the timing so many times and still not right! What you've both said is exactly as manual so must be another issue! Any ideas where to go next? Injectors?

Hi, I know it's a long time ago but did you get this sorted? My 12j has a tiny slot in flywheel but no pointer. I'm timing to the manual but still refuses to start!

Hi, I brought my 1985 90 2.5 na with a known leaking fuel injection pump. Its local and was driving upto that point. I've had the pump refurbished and also fitted a new lift pump. I've set the timing as per dots on the 3 pulleys and tensioned belt etc. The bit I'm struggling with is the pump...

Hi, newby here! Wiltshire based and just brought a 1985 defender 2.5 na. Had discos and series 3's in the past. Got a few issues with latest purchase so off to see if answers are here somewhere! :D