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Hi Guys, I know this has been done to death and I appologise for that. I have a td5 def 110 and it started out with a slight nouse but in the last couple of weeks the noise has got worse and appears to have developed a rattle. Now when the clutch is depressed the noise goes away, the rattle...

Hi guys. I'm currently fitting a p38 4.6 v8 into my 90. 2 questions (in sure there will b more) but any suggestions on what to do re brake servo as the v8 doesn't have a vaccvacuum pump and I'm using the p38 tank so suggestions about what to do with the fuel gauge. Think that's all at the...

Hi guys, just a quick one, fitting a Rover 4.6v8 out of a range rover into a defender. Just wondering what throttle cable will fit? throttle linkage is on the left hand side of the car so gotta be quite a long cable to bend round the back of the engine to pedal. Thanks in advance

Hi guys, Im currently in the process of building a 90 tray back challenge truck. Im putting a 4.6 rover v8 out of a rangie in it :D In order to protect the fuel tank and not waste time with tank guards etc ive moved the fuel take to behind the rear hoop of the roll cage between the chassis...

Hi guys, Im currently fitting a rover 4.6 v8 out of a p38 into my defender. Basically I want to fit an external fuel pump rather than an in-tank one. Does anyone have any idea what spec the pump would have to be to do this? Cheers Pete

Hi, I'm after the catalytic converter for a discovery with a 4.0 Rover V8. Condition isn't to important as is going onto an offroader so really just after the actual y section with the lambda sensor in so not to bothered if have to weld in some patches or do a bit of repair work to them. Thanks

I have a 300tdi engine. It has done around 100,000miles. Headgasket, timing belt, auxillary belt and water pump all done within the last 5000 miles. Any questions p.m me. Cheers Pete

Hi Guys. Got a couple of questions for you. Im currently trying put a 4.6 V8 from a P38 into my defender. First questions is can i use defender engine mounts (incl. the brackets which bolt to the engine) instead of fabricating ones from scratch? Second question / problem is that the enxhaust...

Hi guys, I realise i have now posted this twice but thought it probably belong in this section more than the defender section. I have a 4.6 Rover V8 out of a Rangerover which was originally fitted to an auto box which i want to mate to a V8 R380 originally out of a disco which is going into a...

Hi guys. I have a 4.6 Rover V8 out of a Rangerover which was fitted to an auto box which i want to mate to a V8 R380 originally out of a disco. Ordered a clutch for the V8 and it came with the release bearing built into the clutch pressure plate which is obviosuly different from the Disco R380...

Hi all, I am currently planning to fit a Rover 4.6 v8 into my defender. Currently running a disco 300tdi mated to a disco r380 box and disco transfer box. My question is is this actually possible. Have come across a couple of threads suggesting that the gear ratios will be wrong. Another...

Hi Guys, am currently turning my landy into a trayback and i want to move the fuel tank from underneath the drivers seat to between the chassis rails just behind the rear bulkhead and roll cage hoop. Anyone got any suggestions on where to get a tank? have had a quick google but was wondering if...

Hi, just wondering what people thought of these and if any one has actually fitted them or something similar? Cheers Pete ULTRAIL ARMS

Hi, am currently sticking a disco 300tdi into my 1989 90. have sum issues with the wiring. Currently i have 4 big brown wires and the battery positive going to the starter motor however everytime i connect the battery the starter motor starts to spin but does not engage the flywheel. Probably...

Hi, currently planning on putting an r380 and 300tdi into my def 90. took the gearbox out of the disco today and thers a fair amount of sideways play on the main input shaft that goes from the engine into the gearbox. guessing this means the bearings shagged. Is this an easy thing to replace...

Hi, been having a few problems with my defender. It has a 200tdi disco engine in it. It has been really underpowered which is especially noticeable when pulling away as the engine really struggles. When starting it cold it takes a while to fire. It cranks over a few times, fires but doesnt...

Hi, just replaced the head gasket in the disco 200tdi engine in my def. Put it all back together today, started her up and its kicking out loads of white/grey acrid smoke! was making my eyes water!! smells of fuel and has make the entire garage and me stink of exhaust after only running inside...

Hi, ive got a 200tdi disco engine im my def. just wondering if landrover ever fitted the 3 hole head gaskets as standard?? ino that usually they are 2 hole. Mine has recently gone and so am in the process of repairing it. sent head away to get it checked to see if it has warped, though have just...

Hi, ive put a disco 200tdi into my defender. Basically on start up the engine wont rev and bellows out white smoke. Its also a little underpowerd which is noticible mainly when pulling away in first untill the turbo kicks in. Also noticed its low on oil (dropped to the min level in 800 miles)...

Hi, a mate of mine has a td5 110. When he turns the lights on it makes the alarm go off and the lights dont work. assuming its a poor earth somewhere. anyone confirm this? or is this a common problem? Also where is the alarm situated so we can try disconnecting it to see if that solves the...