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hi guys can I have your experienced opinions on this noise? 4.2efi 1994. It has developed an irregular rattle when idling, it isn't a rhythmic tap, tap, tap, or knock but more of an irregular rattle, a few seconds it is quiet then a rattle. I went on YouTube and put in, 'rover v8 rattle' there...

Hi I just thought I'd change my engine coolant temperature sensor to see if it improved a minor running issue. Took old one out and screwed in new one which has a plastic nut top, it didn't seem to Tighten up correctly so I tried unscrewing it but now the stupid plastic nut casing just rotates...

Hi all, anyone done battle with a troublesome V8 efi? Details: 4.2EFI hot wire 1994. In a defender 90 truck cab. Problem: poor cold start. Fires up straight away then dies immediately but fires up and keeps going with throttle. Once it's been idling for a few mins it either suddenly cuts out or...

Hi everyone, I have a defender 4.2 efi with a bad smoking habit. Symptoms: poor cold start, will only start with throttle down, idles a bit rough, warms up ok now here's the interesting thing, she will be idling for afew minutes then a sudden almost stall, almost cuts out then engine recovers...

Hi guys here's one that has me baffled (doesn't take much!) So here's the problem, starts ok, feels powerful and smooth for about 20 minutes of driving then all of a sudden it's like someone has flicked a switch labeled 'bag of spanners'. Symptoms are, noticeable loss of power, and what I can...

hi guys, I need to check my coil, does anyone know what ohms readings I need to see if it's working correctly?! Your help would be greatly appreciated. Graz

Hi, I'm Graham, I owned a series 3 with a ford 3.0 v6 years ago, but then got married! :D I've saved up for 10 years and at last bought myself my dream landrover, a Defender 90 truck cab 4.2efi. I bought it last year and have enjoyed getting my hands dirty again. I have been on a steep learning...