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Hi, i need advise before purchase. Whats the emission norm for a Defender 100kW 3.5 v8? Do they have a catalytic convertor? Thanks

I am happy with the boost pin and ring performance as is. Smoke does not bother me much. Its not that bad. Only smokes when I suddenly open full throttle, but this is quite normal for diesel engine I would think. For sure I would like to improve cooling. I use the d1 as a tow truck and really...

And what about driving without front grille?

Yes, I will have to buy this pricey intercooler. The car is my primary moneymaker, so I guess the I can give him a treat :) Standard suburban ride about 350C on motorway with loaded trailer 2tons about 500C and 600C on steep hills. I never go over 700C On the weekend I took the head of, it was...

Fan and cowling are genuine, didnt do any mods to neither one..

Hi all, I am having issues with high exhaust gas temperature on 300tdi after tuning the pump. Before purchasing a expensive double core intrcooler from alisport I am thinking to make some home improvments to the cooling. I am thinking something in terms of taking front grille off or adding an...

Done. With the right approach I managed to bleed the clutch in few minutes and without a partner. The approach that worked for me was reverse bleeding. Under pressure of approx 1bar I got fluid into the bleed nipple of slave cylinder. On the spare master cylinder cap (see picture 1) I fitted a...

Yea theres fluid in the master but plenty of bubbles keep coming also

Now I am stuck again. Clutch... Master cylinder and slave cylinders ale both new. Cant seem to bleed the thing. What is the best method for bleeding clutch on a series 3?

Dont forget the car has to be steam cleaned to prevent the cross continental contamination. I would suggest you to contact a company specialised in importing oldtimer vehicles to US. But still..they will not be able to make the actual pickup and inspection of vehicle - this is where I can come...

DefenderScout An approximate location Presov, Slovakia Diagnostic kit None, mostly working with 300tdi and earlier - in case needed, I know local mechanics who can help Towing,Recovery,Trailer Towing vehicle D1, trailer, ropes.. Tools Fully equipped workshop parts availability Few parts in...

At first I was keen to the idea.. I took of the sump and then I reconsidered. This is the 2.25 with 5 bearings and it has a somesort of cover above the sump, therefore I chose not to proceed. BUT WHATS IMPORTANT!! I assembled it all back together with a good starter and earthing redone aaand...

Thank you for valuable advise. I made my mind. I will just assemble everything back together and try to crank again as is. If no luck, I will sell the truck as is - I have more series to play with and for an engine rookie like me this would just be to much of a job right now :) I have 5 more...

Very helpful, the first video explained well the problem with the ridge on top of bore. I think it shouldn’t be a problem to get a ridge reamer nearby. I will try to measure bores, I understand if they are too oval, the bores should be rebored. Right? What is the wear limit? Also, why it is...

Thank you for opinion. Where exactly do you see the wear? I would actually just like to get it started, not planning to do a full rebuilt. The car will be driven occasionaly for few miles. Sorry for a rooky question, but where would you suggest to find the source of starting problem? I got fuel...

Here are detailed pictures of all bores. What do you think?

Interesting, I will take head off and inspect bores one more time. You are right, I am newby to the engine department. I have a good mechanic in the shop, but I try to work alone on this one and learn. I will take head off and post pictures of bores

Heater plugs are new and working. No air in fuel system. Spray pattern, ehm. Not so sure about the spray patern, but ai tried instaloing injectors from a car that starts and runs well. Well, the engine wont even start on start spray and it was resting for about 25 years. On start spray I dont...

I didnt do a compression test with a gauge, but the engine has hard time starting and diesel in cylinders was gone very quickly after soaking. By saddles I ment seats, sorry. So I meant that I grinded the valves and valves seats. This was done probalby good, as I tried soaking diesel over night...

Hello, I have a s3 with only 20k on clock but stood for a while. The engine wont start because the compressions are low. I have fuel in the system and I already fixed the saddles on valves. Tried leaving diesel in cylinders over night. In the morning diesel was gone. I am about to take out the...