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it does take a delicate touch when measuring , have to use the end of thumbscrew when measuring it will click on the ratchet when it starts to get tight, don’t overtighten and all you are looking for is a sliding fit as you move it over the diameter. If it’s warm it will expand the diameter a...

You see on my thread link posted earlier the core plugs I got out , used a strong screwdriver to punch a hole then lever out , the others may have come out with tapping the edge. A bit of red hermatatite was suggested to seal core plugs, with those out you can see a bit more inside and get the...

Good decision on the crank, gold engine enamel brings it back original, don’t forget new core plugs, clean those piston spray jets inside block, get all the gunk out of oilways and block , don’t forget thrust washers , flush some water through block with core plugs out , in mine was large bits...

Along with how long before current insurance runs out and sometimes changing your job title /occupation!

I know, it’s a make your own easy decision, just ensure it doesn’t impede changing prop

https://www.rolan.com.au/vehicle-parts-accessories/safety-security/driveshaft-safety-loops.html It is a thing apparently , do you need to buy OEM or can you ,are your own

Should message eBay guy ask if it’s standard size and has any wear

Don’t worry it will ease off after the first 12 months, keep it moving 😀

Yes that’s the one, but try cleaning up yours first it might be fine

https://shielderchassis.com/products/land-rover-series-3-88-109-inch-galvanised-bulkhead Looks like the bulkheads are the same just whether the vents are supplied it not?

Well they need replacing! Just seen a nice 200tdi crank on eBay decent price

If the bores are ok and within tolerance of the +20 oversize and pistons not worn or damaged they can be used again but then youlll need to check the end gaps of piston rings in the bores to see if they are in spec if they are use again without honing , if gaps too big they new rings needed and...

Yes it’s had a rebore. Hopefully won’t need another

Found this might be useful, and you can re grind the tdi crank according to doc

Some higher res photos would be better a few MB rather that KB ,but the area where the crank seal runs looks better, I cleaned bearing surfaces with some 1000grit wet and dry and some wd40 Need a mic to measure diameters to check, not sure you can regrind the diesel cranks, not advised on the...

Think I’ve had exhaust noises coming out of air filter when one exhaust valve not set properly as that was only way gas could get out! , glad you sorted it

I would leave pump on for now , if you rotate crank until all the timing marks line up ,then you can insert the locking tool in pump then release the tensioner wheel to remove belt , then you can unbolt pistons and push them out top of block with wood end of hammer. Then the main caps can be...

Did you remove the battery connectors and clean then tighten up , similar issue on daughters Corsa other week with the click , and batt terminal need nipped up

I use UNF/UNC and metric pitch gauges as well as micrometer to ascertain thread types along with a ZEUS book most useful could also none a bsf

Does the clutch pipe fit it and have you correct clutch cylinder What year S3 perhaps earlier ones have a imperial thread Can you measure any thread sizes These have lots bits https://www.carbuilder.com/collections/braking-clutch-parts/unions