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    R380 V8 correct engine/gearbox position?

    Evening all, So I’ve read a lot of discussions about various gearbox/engine combinations, mountings and where the whole lot should sit along the chassis, but I’m yet to see any conclusive answers to resolve my predicament below... Background – I’m building a V8 90 on a Marsland V8 spec...
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    Engine mounting brackets on V8 block P38 vs Defender

    I have a 4.6 from a late P38 that I'm about to mount on my defender chassis. I've noticed from my photos of the engine (I've not had access to it recently) that the mounting brackets on the engine block itself don't look like they would fit onto the chassis brackets and round engine mounts that...
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    Help identifying axles

    Hi all. So while stripping down my the axles ready to rebuild I found that the diff pan was full of filler. As I was sitting on the fence over whether to make the switch from my 200tdi disc/drum setup to the later disc/disc, I've now started looking at used axles and found the ones pictured...
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    Drum to disc upgrade worth it?

    Evening all, I'm looking for feedback from anyone who has upgraded from rear drums to rear discs. What were the major differences, if any? The brakes on my vehicle have always locked up on the front under heavy braking, or even moderate braking on wet/slippery roads. I always put this down the...
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    200tdi vs V8 chassis - different?

    Evening all. I'm looking to rebuild my Defender as a V8 but am unsure which new chassis to go for. The vehicle that is being rebuilt was originally a 200tdi that was then changed to a 300tdi from a disco at some point before I purchased it in 2003. I've enquired with a local chassis stockist...
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