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Firstly happy new year, OK question! Discovery 1 1998 3.9 v8i fuel filter, I cannot undo the bloody nuts holding this on, any advice about freeing them? I've tried penetrative oil and nothing so any ideas gratefully received. 2 can I cut the dam thing out and put an in line fuel filter in its...

Hi meego, that looks an amazing job well done, fancy doing mine lol? I really appreciate the pics buddy. It gives me a plan of attack and I never thought of the plumbers soldering mat. Great idea. I've done the drivers side using patches which I'm happy with it's just the floor bit left that...

Good evening guys and gals, As the title says bloody tin worm has eaten the inner wheel arch under wash bottle downwards. I've got the easy on panels as to big to patch, so my question is can I bolt these on? And will that be OK for mot? I await your knowledge Dave

Your right, I know the lady neighbours drool when I start her up even had a 60yr lady say it turned her on! Totally threw me that one and she was fit ( I will go to hell for that one) I will replace sender and see what happens. Thanks for talking some sense into me x

Had a over heat, changed heads put arc studs in. Runs OK but confidence with engine totally gone. Stupid I know but there it is. The factory fitted temp gauge goes to hot the other one I installed shows all good coming off top hose. Can you put the thermostat connector on back to front? Totally...

Good evening guys. As my title says I want to replace v8 motor and a mate has a rover 400 diesel lump with box so I was wondering if it could fit and be useable? If not what other engine could be used. I'm not made of money so have to Bere that in mind. Looking forward to your Stella advice...

It's a 1998 3.9 v8i with auto box with serpentine belt. Cheers marjon. I will keep you posted. Going to go for a run then lol. I'd better stick to tarmac then lol

Hi guys as title says I've a oil leak on engine base offside.it covers the filter ,starter and bell housing base. Not sure if filter seal gone but starter gets covered. Could I have a crack in engine block? Or has crankshaft oil seal given up? What's the best way to check? Should I clean up a...

Evening everyone, who does cheap modified D1 3.9 insurance? I'm with A flux and it over £400 Who do you use? Trust me when I say extremely modified! Any guidance will be appreciated

Doh I speed read mail. The links at the top doh

This sounds the way to go for me. Have you a link to where I can get them? Really appreciate you taking the time and trouble to help me . Thank you so much buddy

Hi buddy, really want to know about the arp kit. Could you help me go through this as it sounds far better than the standard way. Would really appreciate it if you could fella Thanks for a top response. Every day is a school day

Will a 1996 defender 1.4 ratio transfer box fit into a 2004 defender? Many thanks Dave

Good morning guys, can somebody please help me with this? I changed my head gaskets over a year ago. All eas going well then noticed she was venting coolant from header tank. This sounded like a boiling kettle so straight away I knew exhaust gases were getting in. Did the exhaust gas test and...

Yep it's an auto here is another question, I'm getting ready to change my transfer box to a 1.4 as I've got 37"wheels on her so could I put a manual box in? How would I adapt for it to be supported in the tunnel as auto box is wider. Right got my coffee so camera . At least its a nice dry...

Cheers guys, you are always there with your knowledge. Can't thank you all enough, so looks like a day lying down under Emily skinning my knuckles. It's always the same, you think you've finished doing the repairs! Arrange to go out over the plains with your mates. Emily has other ideas so I...

Hi guys, hope your all safe and well? Just need some clarification on the bolts holding the starter motor in. Are the bottom and top one torx? If so normal Allen key type or the star type ? The one holding positive cable is fubar and hanging down underneath vehicle. I tried to undo with Allen...

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Sounds more feasible, at least two holes are free to bolt. Could I ask you the thread size buddy, m6 m8? Really appreciate your support hicap Dave

Thanks hicap, with the threaded bar, I put that in the rear facing bolt holes? Do I do all4 so it's square? Many thanks Dave