Recent content by mickymouse

I will do, thankyou

I prefer the idea of the 6bt, I'm just unsure of what gearbox and how to link up the transfer box

Hi everyone, I've just bought a 110 defender needing a complete rebuild. I'm just going through the engine choices available, any thoughts from yourselves on the cummins 6bt and merc 606 would be a help, also gearbox options. Thanks all

I'd prefer a manual box but the adapter plate I can get hold of is for an auto. I don't know if there is an adaptor plate available a manual. The engine alone is around 850mm long I think

Hi everyone, it's been a while since last here. I've just bought myself a 1983 swb series 3. It's pretty much a bare shell/rolling chassis. I've decided to install a mercedes 605 engine but was wondering what axles I should use as the only gearbox is have been told is suitable is an auto from a...

Thank's davcud, I'll get it sorted as soon as i can

Hi everyone. I recently bought a discovery 1 with what seems a list of challenges. I got in it the other day after it was parked up for a few weeks, the seats and everywhere was wet and going mouldy. I've removed the headlining and found the rear roof windows are very wet around the seals. Is it...

Just thought I'd give this a go to see if anyone can help. I bought my discovery 1 with a blown head gasket. Upon stripping down, it turned out the head was shot. I replaced it with a reconditioned unit and all seemed good. When travelling on the motorway i can go for 20 plus miles then all...