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Is this normal? Informed DVLA of a engine swap done by previous owner to update the V5, now they want me to have it inspected and a report written by the AA or RAC to state it has been done correctly! I said I wasn't a member of either orgnisations and they then said it would be ok for a...

Not long had the Defender fitted with a Disco 200TDi engine. Occasionally on start up there is a tinkling sound and a cloud of blue smoke from the exhaust. After a few seconds, maybe 20 seconds sometimes, the tinkling noise disappears and the blue smoke clears. There is some oil in the...

Can I please ask the opinion of those that know before I take the engine out and get stuck in. I understand that the engine to flywheel housing should have a paper gasket fitted. Should I just make sure everything is clean and use Holomar blue on this or use RTV or just use the gasket with no...

Hi, I've looked on this forum to see if this has been covered and I can't find any threads that cover it. I have just aquired a 90 with a stuck locked difflock which I have managed to sort out using this forum - thanks guys. Now to see what damage has been done as it has been driven on the...

Hi All, I have been around for a while and think it time to state my problem. I want a Defender 90, probably a 200/300/TD5, budget about £4500 all in for a reasonable car/van/pickup. Should I go for a newer TD5 that needs lots of work, or an older 200 that has had it all done? Am I being...