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Having literally just fitted a stainless steel exhaust to my 109 1982, try the following: Front wheels on ramps or stands. Pass the rear end of the front pipe up and on top of the gearbox Turn the manifold end towards the front off side wheel Wiggle the back of the front pipe over the...

Hi, I`m trying to source a step bracket; part no. 552132. I`ve tried Paddocks, Craddocks, e bay, Dunsfold - all the regulars. Landrover Orphanage have got one, but it`s attached a Stage 1...but I`d have to buy the lot (i.e. they`re not prepared to take it orf). Any suggestions? Mike R

Guys, Picked up a set of pair-o- holics off of e bay, together with a set of 4x pro-comp 3000`s. Never fitted them before. They have the same serial numbers as the ones on M&M 4X4, colour grey. Lo and behold the rear ones are only 2 leaf: Q1 Can I get away with fitting these? The 109 is...

Jis bought at Landrover Blaupunkt CD radio, which I think was an after market part for Defenders and Freelanders. Have bought a Defender radio fitting kit also. DIN plugs don`t not match. What bits do I need and where do I get them from please? Old Bloke

Had the same problem with mine. I whipped it out (and the sender unit), the float was bent. Straightened it and cleaned all the contacts. Works fine. Shows empty now most of the time. But thats cuz I drive like Lewis Hamilton

Anybody fitted a pair of hairy bollox to a s.3 LWB? Mine is a 1982 109. There is a set for sale on flea bay, but states from an 88" (states 2 leaf on the front and 3 leaf on the back) Gotta a feeling the ride`ll be like a tramp o`lean.........or maybe just like a tramp. WHADDJUWRECKIN?

God, where do I start? Right. Fitted new halogen lamps. Everything worked fine. Rear fog lamp switch was a bit iffy. So I decided to fit a new one. Thats where the problems started. Switched em on. Checked the back and "thats nice and bright" I thought. Turned back to the cab and smoke...

First thing to do is draw £3,000 out of your account (or preferably your wifes). Then take all that cash and throw it in the wind. Next get some overalls, get them greasy, get the back door greasy;cups, plates, shoes...get them all greasy. When your (previously) nearest and dearest has had...

Yep, they may be low. I am a bit suspicous as to whether I did the readings properly. The thing is the landy is going quite well. No smoke, no exscessive fuel consumption. Do I take the head off and fiddle, or leave it alone? I think the current cold weather has just answered that. Might do...

Thanks to all for your help. You may recall the below thread. Thought you might like an update. Well ya - freekin-hoo. I`ve got the old tank runnin well. Almost hit 70 mph t`other day (almost hit a Transit as well, but thass another story). Problem would appear to be the fuel line. I...

Thanks guys, Yup. All 4 s`linders are 109 p.s.i. I`ll try the squirt test. How do I tell if it`s a 7:1 or 8:1 please? Old Bloke

2.25 petrol; 1982. Changed the head, new gasket etc. Manual states 165 psi Pressure test shows 110 psi If rings are a bit worn I am not too concerned, but if valves not seated properly then I may need to take the head off again. Thanks Old Bloke

1982 109 2.25 petrol Recently fitted unleaded head. New head gasket New fuel pump (AC) New filter Correct torque settings New Bosch plugs New Webber carb Professionally tuned Professionally timed Have just pressure tested each cylinder 7.9 BAR 109 PSI throughout Runs very sweetly BUT Gutless...

Wow, I `m staggered by the number of replies. Thanks guys. Clearly I am not on my own. Carb. icing up. Strangley I have noticed a disclouration around the carb adapter plate when first started. I have fitted a mushroom snorkel. Am I better reverting to the old oil bath then? I will...

O.K. New Webber carb. professionally checked. Timing professionally checked. New fuel pump. Runs sweetly. Get to about 55 m.p.h. and engine dies. Picks up again. Runs nicley at lower revs. Capacitor on distributor not very tight...but securing screw thread stripped. Would this cause it...