Recent content by Rich1968

Crank it without the plugs in - should turn over a bit quick which may or may not help. Watch out for spray out the plug holes. Rich

Hi Chaps So I have just changed the valley gasket but am quite new to these engines. Where's the favourite places for oil leaks. Cheers Rich

Turned out to be a duff gasket - stripped it down to find part of the valley gasket around inlet 5 not to be there. Looks like rubber was there initially but no metal in between. Replaced with genuine bits and all good. Rich

You are right chaps! When you have the gear, easy to diagnose. Took it to my local old school 4x4 centre. Vacuum gauge showed it was low ie had a leak. Stethascope nearly blew the blokes ears of when he found the leak. Inlet manifold. So is my incompetence or a crap gasket? Will have...

Hi chaps Don't know if anyone can help, my 4.0 Defender was runnin sweet as a nut before I messed with it! I changed the valley gasket and now idles like a dog, with a slight splutter when touching the throttle. Have changed the stepper and pretty sure there are no air leaks. At least it...

Thats a good start, no I dont. I have been to see it and the guy wants £4k for it. Rich

Before I start sorry no pics and a fairly poor description but here goes - Can anyone give me an indication of the value of a 1990 Defender 90 truck cab fitted with a V8 and Allard Supercharger. The supercharger was fitted some years ago but not sure on the mileage it has done. The...

Hello... New to the forum - I dont have a Land Rover yet but have a few questions I will be asking shortly. All the best Rich