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Can anyone please give me a bit of help. I've fitted a 3.9 efi to my defender and thought I would start it today . But no. The problem I'm having is that the fuel pump is not coming on and the injectors don't seem to fire. I've checked back to my wiring. ingnition live yes . Perm live to brown...

Ive got a 3.5 sd1 in my 90. I have changed the air filter box (sd1) to two lg cone filters,now it runs ****e.It doesnt want to open up and starves its self. I have changed the needles in the su's to richer ones but that hasn't sorted it either. I would like to add that v8's are new to me and...

I've finally fitted the v8 into my 90 what a nightmere it's been. Got it started tonight havn't sorted out the oil pressure light yet but it has a smiths gauge with capillary feed.On start up (bearing in mind its been sat for months now and ive given it an oil change filter etc) The gauge moves...

I,m fitting a v8 3.5 apparently from an sd1( but i don't know for sure) into my 90 . The question being on pumbing it up i noticed a small pipe from the inlet manifold in the middle.(just below and in the middle of the su's)Where's that supposed to go? Can i pumb it into the return pipe on the...

Still in the process of rebuilding my 90.What would be the best place to mount a facet fuel pump,bearing in mind i'm using a standard fuel tank. I don't want it to get covered in crud,but don't want to hear it too much.

Was gonna go down the 2in lift route, but for the amount of money sorting out wot you've cocked up by lifting it is unbelieveable. My uncle is in the prosess of doing this now and i have seen the money spent,sod that. So i'm thinking of staying standard height but getting dislocation cones and...

I've got a v8 sd1 engine out of a series 3 and i'm now putting that into a 90 with lt77-(not v8 one) Obviously it wont fit but what clutch do i need to buy? a normal 200tdi clutch plate or a v8 one?? Do i need to change the clutch cover aswell? I have had a read up and will be changing the fork...

Does anyone know where you can buy a top bulkhead repair panel.Or is there no such thing. I don't mean a corner repair section.Mines a bit too rot above the n/s vent

Whats your opinion on welding the extended spring mount brackets on the axles.They look better than the bolt on spring brackets and is a cheaper option than buying new springs(about 90 quid). I'm building a 90 on a budget and if theres no cons i would go for it.I will be replacing the dampers...

I've got a B reg 90 with lt77 and no engine it was a diesel. My dad gave me a v8 sd1 engine that i took from his 2a it has adapter kit etc .But my question is will it fit on my engine mounts (chassis)?? I put a 2.5 na in my 2a with out cutting the chassis mounts,and my dads 2a mounts looked...

Is a range rover classic diff the same as a 90 defender because im fitting a rangie rear axle for disc brakes and wondered if i needed to swop the diffs.

Just bought a 90 finally getting rid of the series 2a.But ive bought it with out an engine .Its on a B plate with lt77. I plan on fitting a 200 tdi at a latter date but in the mean time Dads got a v8 fitted in his series 2 and i can have it foc Great. The question being will the conversion kit...

Just bought a B reg 90 with my uncle (half each) he wants the engine 2.8 isuzu lump + truck top and i get the rest. But the problem is what do i put in it. I've got a series 2a with a 2.5na and its not enough power for me,so i dont fancy sticking a 2.5na in my new 90,and if my uncle's got this...

My uncle's got a R reg 90 and played in the snow on the roads and put it in to diff lock. I think he must have driven on tarmac too long in that mode with out disengaging it. He says that when he say pulls out of a turning he gets a shuddering.I had a trooper that done that.I told him to reverse...

Got a disco 2 and thought i would replace the worn gaiters.Bought from ebay all good but how do you get the handbrake grip off to fit it ? has anyone done it yet? doing both manual gear lever and handbrake any tips would be great . Thanks

Has anyone made an A bar for towing? want to make one for a friend.Have seen a steam engine towing a landy before with one.Obvously the coulping and 'A ' side of it is simple but the connecting to the series landy side not sure.Has anyone got any piccys?

My dad keeps going on about putting his series 3 onto a 110.The 110 is a complete county and the series is complete. I keep telling him this is a masive task to do cos of outriggers, bulkhead, gearbox placement,etc oh and that extra inch .But he recons he's doing it.I know anything is possible...

This sunday it's Picadilly Wood at Bolney east sussex . Its about 25 quid for the day and quads are welcomed. Myself and a few other mates are going if any fancies it see you down there.

I have a swb 2a with lwb front brakes.They work well but when ive been through mud and water off road the car pulls to the left.Have driven with brakes on to dry them out .Eventually they start working but that could be a day or two latter. Shoes,cylinders,all pretty new.Thought prehaps the...

Sorry to be a spanner but how do you put a photo on with your member name??