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How exactly would you determine if no1 piston is at tdc on its compression stroke if the timing belt was off, if you just had it at tdc and set the belt up wouldn't the timing potentially be 180 degrees out? Thanks

While pressing in the bronze bush with a 20 tonne press the bush still protrudes around 2-3mm out of the axle. Is this normal or must it be perfectly on the shoulder of the axle. The press can't put it in any further. Thanks

While having an engine change I found out that one of the fuel pump ports had been left open and the pump had water in it, after cleaning it and eventually getting it started it lacks power and I dont feel that it revs up as well as the last engine. Its getting better with use but its only...

I can't find a non britpart swivel housing rebuild kit nor a wheel bearing kit that includes a lockwasher for a 1990 def 90. I only don't want to use britpart due to what I've heard of it. Does anyone know where I can find them ? Also is it worth doing the stub axle seal and bearing as well. Thanks

I want to prepare a new stub axle before removing the old one, does the tapered end of the bronze bush go in facing the stub axle or facing the swivel housing? Thanks

Would a 1990 def 90 only have a top swivel bush with no bush or race where the bottom pin would sit. I can't find a rebuild kit that includes a bottom pin, bush and bearing. Thanks

What exactly do I have to do to remove a 12j engine and can it be accomplished by one person and an engine hoist? Is it hard realigning splines? Thanks

Is anyone aware of what compression figures I should get? Thread sizes for glow plugs and injectors would be helpful too thanks.

Does anyone on here know anywhere in the Berkshire area that rents or sells garages large enough to accommodate a 90?

Does land rover or anyone else provide a service where you can type in your engines serial no and see when it was made, what vehicle it originally belonged to etc.

Just curious as to how long I should expect mine to last. Its done 166000 miles, its never been rebuilt. 2nd gear a tad stiff but double clutching sorts it and it goes in like butter. How common are worn input shaft splines and 5th gear bearings. Thanks

What would be considered a reasonable price to rebore a block and skim a head from a decent machinist? If crankshaft or camshaft also had to ground as well how much would a total be? When I get round to it I don't want to be unprepared. Anyone also got a rough idea how much a 12j block and a...

Is anyone aware what model gearbox a 90 from 1990 would have? I'm thinking 77mm but I can't say for certain. When the term "gearbox" is used does that also include the transfer case as well? Thanks.

When the engine is warm where should the dial on the temp gauge be pointing at? Mine normally stays at 1/4 way but can point at exactly 1/2 way when really pushed.

This may sound silly but is it ok to run the engine without the cooling shroud on, mines got several bad cracks and the fan sometimes catches it.

Just did my tappets, they were way too tight and the engine sounds quieter and cold starts a lot more easily. However a sound similar to dropping a pin on a floor now comes about at random when driving, there is no rhythm to the sound and no effect on performance. I am quite sure I've done the...

Just did the tappets, clearances were way too tight, motor now cold starting in 10-15 seconds and is much quieter, but sometimes when driving I now sometimes hear a sound like a pin dropping, no rhythm to the sound and it comes and goes irrespective of road/engine speed. Ideas?

Is there a general opinion on the quality of Britpart bits? Are there any other brands that are of a better quality? Thanks

What exactly would need to be done in the maintenance and monitoring department for a turboed engine, are there also any types of gauge that would be a good idea to fit. I've never had a turbo engine and if you look in the previous thread on this section I'm debating if I should go 12j or 19j...

I'm debating if I want to build an engine from scratch, (new block casing, Pistons etc), maybe 2nd hand ancillaries, if so would a "new" 19j be preferable to a new 12j? I've heard the turbo is more powerful and I'm inclined to build this one as my 90 originally had this motor. All opinions...