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At last a sensible reply! :lol: I didn't realize a kenlow fan would help. I don't have one, so I'll sort that . How much would it be for one suitable for a V8 with vat? When you talk about overfilling with oil, do you mean don't put too much in the SU carbs that you put in though those plastic...

:lol: all very droll to some of the replies. I guessed as much though, but was worth a try in case I missed something. :)

I dare say many have asked this question, but I would appreciate it if someone answered it one more time for me, as I cant really find anything about it using the search. If I am going to keep my v8, and not convert to gas, is there anything else I can do to improve my MPG? I have just given...

Why do you say that jai? I've had it in other classics, i.e. a classic Vw camper without many probs. Is there something about landy v8's that doesn't go well with gas? I know the price of it is creeping up now, so it's less attractive. We really are ripped off big time in this country! :(

The AA guy did check the spark when it was broken down. He came to the conclusion he didn't know what it was, and thats what he put in the paper he gave me after towing me home. All he moaned about was his clutch smoking when he towed me up a steep hill with his van, he was useless. It seems...

It's prob a pump meant for the original N/A engine, I don't know if the previous owner put another one in when they put the V8 in. And Yes, looking through my clear fuel filter I can see there is lots of fuel running through it. I started it yesterday after the RAC towed me back home the day...

Ok since my post just now, I've read whats been written, and assume the amplifier is the alloy box thing that is bolted to my inner wing right? If so, where can I buy a new one. I've decided i'm going to replace it anyway, as I need a reliable vehicle when carrying a disabled wife sometimes.

To be honest I'm not sure. possibly the original pump since 87. I do have a ticking noise when ignition is off, but thought it was the clock lol, Then I'm partially deaf, so can't really say for sure. I'm not sure what type of pump it is. I'm new to landy ownership, but learning all the time...

Oh right thanks!

Think your right about RAC guy, since my last post I have spoken to 'liverage' and they said the same as you MPG wise. I took out the fuel gauge again to see if it was catching on anything, and it had some silicone sealer hanging off of it. I went a bit overkill when putting the gauge back on...

OK, Apparently I have an old fashioned electronic ignition on it, the modual thing for it is screwed to the inner wing, with the wires going to the dizzy. if this electronic ignition is faulty, could THAT be the problem? or wouldn't It work at all if it was faulty? I disconnected that black...

it's a 3.5 twin carb. Any idea how much liverage charged her? I have heard they are good.

RAC guy checked coil and cap all ok. I will take out sender and see if it's right way around. And yes, he thought it may of been out of fuel, so he towed me to garage, I put £30 in, and still it wouldn't start. Thanks for the info. Think I may go the 200tdi route anyway, it'll be far cheaper...

If nobody has any ideas about my existing engine, perhaps you might know how much it would be to buy a low mileish or good 200tdi and have it fitted by a garage. Apparently it should bolt straight in to my landy is this right? it's an 87 defender (E reg) and has a 5 speed defender gear box.

Any examples so I know where to start looking:confused: I'm a good bodywork man, and can do running gear etc, but a bit of a numpty when it comes to sorting engine running probs, or complicated electrics.

Like what? I'm sure I put everything back as it came off the old one. but even if I had that might explain why the gauge isn't working properly, but not when the engine has started cutting out. Also just after I did it all I gave him a road test and drove about 30 miles (after putting £25 worth...

Ok, I'll try and keep this as short as possible, but it needs alot of explaing to know what I'm talking about. I've not long bought a nice 87 90 that has had via an adapter plate to my 5 speed defender gearbox a v8 (3'5) from a rover sd1. Now as soon as I got the vehicle I got it fully serviced...

Ah right, so like the first pic shown, and that one, you can connect a plastic tube on it if you want by the looks of it, but on mine you cant. So can I use a dico one, or a later defender one on my 87 axle? will the thread/size be the same? I haven't had chance to check my landy yet after...

Oh ok. forgive my ignorance, but if I was to swop it for a later one, where would these tubes run? and it bolts to the front of the axle. I'll give a pic when I get a mo though, thanks so much.

Ok, regarding the axle, I gave it a good check over, poked it with a screwdriver and all of it including the pan seems very sound. lucky for me It looks like it's been undersealed all it's life. also I checked this 'beather banjo' thingy, (on top of the axle to the left as you are looking at it...