Recent content by somersetsparks

Hi all, Just noticed today that when I stop the rangey, the servo hisses from where the master cylinder mounts, I presume this is not normal and means a leak in the servo diaphragm, as as far as I'm aware there isn't a gasket between the master cylinder and the servo? Anyhow before I strip it...

After an overdrive to fit zn lt95 gearbox, don't mind rebuilding it so any condition really. Please PM me or phone on zero seven eight one four seven zero four three six eight. Cheers, Olly

Unfortunately due to circumstances I'm going to have to sell my beloved 3 door 3.9 disco, I have owned her for 6 years and loved every minute, however I also have a 2 door range rover and need to put money into that. Anyway it is a 1999 - last of the disco 1's 3 door XS half leather trim...

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This is a full LPG kit I removed in 2010 from a running twin carb rangey with the intention of fitting it to mine, however I think it would be a shame to spoil my rangey as it is a very original 1971 and I don't drive it every day so don't really need it. Anyway It includes an Emmegas Vaporiser...

to redundancy from work at the Due to redundancy from work at the moment, We are going to have to rent out the farm workshop to DIY mechanics in the westcountry, It is a fully kitted out workshop with the following facilities: 4.5 Ton 2 post hydraulic lift Compressed air Fly press Pillar...

Hi all, Due to redundancy from work at the moment, We are going to have to rent out the farm workshop to DIY mechanics in the westcountry, It is a fully kitted out workshop with the following facilities: 4.5 Ton 2 post hydraulic lift Compressed air Fly press Pillar drill Bench grinder Tyre...

Bleeding eck! That's some mods, what gearbox have you got with the LS400?

...Is a very valid point... I just start doing minor jobs and get carried away, all this started with a radiator recore, which led to changing all hoses, which led to replacing the water pump, which led to braking one of the long bolts and removing the timing cover to drill it out, which led to...

I believe all early v8's to 1976 like mine use an oil pump which has smaller gears (not as deep but otherwise identical, after 1976 they went to the larger pump which is identical but a bit deeper, giving more flow rate, this pump was used up until the serpentine engines I think, so probably...

I'd love to know this too, I have considered welding my original rostyles to take tubeless tyres.

Just another quick question, Has anyone rebuilt their early V8 oil pump using one of the kits to give more capacity like the later engines? Mine is still the early small capacity pump and seems in good condition, is it worthwhile upgrading? Cheers,

Slack as in hanging off the crank sprocket on its trailing side and about an inch of movement, never made a noise or slapped the case though, also pulled like a train, no power steering and a wheezy alternator and standard skiing tyres helps I suppose. will sort some pic's for you soon. Was...