Recent content by steve2286w

Nice tutorial here from yrm https://yrmit.co.uk/workshops/land-rover-defender-90-series-swb-rear-tub-floor-assembly/ I bonded mine originally to a new floor while off the vehicle , gives you better access to both sides

I like the space available with the di and also keeping to a more original look so I kept a smaller battery and air filter under bonnet, the 200 starts first turn with 10 secs heater plugs so a 65amp battery will do it, also I had a second fuel tank under my passenger seat But original tray...

Anything catching on prop as you driving , does it increase with revs or speed

Did you get any air out during bleeding, Have you checked heater plugs working and stop solenoid if it has one

Welcome did you cut new seats where injector/washers seal

What is the heat out of cabin vents like, have you got a series 3 sender to match the S3 gauge Could take the thermostat out , was it in right way

Engines usually sit on the sump when on the ground so we’ll strong enough to be used with mountings, some 3/4 ply or short plank with jack or axle stand if clearance ok underneath would be fine

It also has to engage properly at the speedo end

Been to two post offices in last week to get mine tax exempt , both said they can’t find historic tax on the screen, after about 5mins exasperated I said I know why it’s not working ….. it’s because the post office computer systems are not very good😀, so this afternoon sent the forms off to...

Was a quick paint job even the door seals were painted!

Think the bearing race be really hard need a good bit in lathe , nice if he had a machine to grind it off

Nicks land rover excellent site well written plenty of pics , if I need to work on my od I’ll have a close look at how he did it http://www.nickslandrover.co.uk/page/2/?s=Overdrive Also a link from above will lead you here...

Congrats on getting your series 3, is it diesel or petrol and any piccies, people normally only use when in 3rd or 4th gears, are you using your clutch when engaging OD and also changing gears slowly When the od lever pulled back(OD not engaged ) is pulling away , driving ,stopping , braking as...

Worth testing sensor in heated water while connected to temp gauge to check it covers the range reqd. Sensors need matching to the gauge to get accurate readings as they have differing Temp v resistance graphs

The pump lever should be inserted so it’s above camshaft and the cam then pushes lever up and down when running If the high point on cam is pointing up when you prime it won’t work so need to turn crank a bit so lever on lower part of cam