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After a complete engine rebuild I was experiencing a continuous problem with one tappet. No 5. I replaced the lot when the engine went back in tappets, rockers, shaft, and rods. I have traced the problem to a poor quality "new" push rod. Yet again new part quality is S bend! I still have...

wired new noise When its cold - first start - if I am climbing a hill in 3rd or 4th I get a ticking / knocking - similar to a big end knock - coming from bell housing area. It does not happen in 1st or 2nd and goes after about 10 mins. Revving the engine = no noise. The engine has just been...

Hi All Been away for a while as I have been concentrating on getting my S1 ruster over to Germany so I can start the marathon resto. The 2a however, is pulling like a tain with the new rebuild 2.25 Petrol. However, recently the gearbox has started to vibrat under power - like something is...

All, I hope you can help. Just rebuild my engine and it has been running very well - done about 1000 miles in it. However, recently I used it in the morning with everything normal then moved it out of the garage in the afternoon only to be greated with a kind of intermitent whistling...

Thought I had already sent this questions but doesn't appear to have gone through so here it goes again. I am thinking of entering the world of S1 ownership. The machine in question is a well knackered and needs a complete restoration. Can anyone tell me how I can tell the difference between...

Hi All, Anyone got any new old stock Land Rover tappets, guids and rollers for a 2.25 Petrol 1965? Bought a new set and they are CRAP! so want some OEM parts which I know are made correctly. Many thanks Glen

All just put my engine back together and all is well until I take it up to about 2500 rpm. At that speed the engine makes an itermittent rattling sound. It sounds like the tappets go out of adjustment. I have set them now to 10 thou about 6 times and it keeps happening. I don't think its the...

Any one got a set of IIa door hinges - mine are worn RIGHT out. don't think they are made anymore

All. Been away for a while as I have been wrestling with my engine rebuild - came in 3x over budget but is well sweet. had the block and head skimmed, bored and lined, line bored, cons and pistons balanced, Iveco valves machined to fit as the ones you get now are SSteel which can frett and...

Just putting my 2.25 Petrol (1965) back together after a rebuild and was just woundering if anybody knows if the oil pump needs to be primed with Vaseline?

As you know I am in the process of an engine rebuild. I am trying to get hold of a slightly sexier cam shaft. However, talking to PIPER cams today they suggested I send the old one in and they will regrind it for me with a slightly better profile. I quite like this idea as I have long since...

In the middle of engine rebuild at the moment as you may know and am debating whether or not to go for a spicy cam or leave as standard. Whats your opinion? I am already going for a rebore, head skim, stainless exhaust manifold and possible new weber. The old weber on there is kaputt. But...

All, Been a way for a while. I have decided to start rebuilding my original engine as the one in there is getting very smelly. Runs alright though. Anyhow, pulled the pistons out last weekend and all looks pretty good on the crank side but the rings were absolutely knackered. Most of them just...

high all My landy stinks! I nearly pass out if I am driving with the tilt on and the back open. I am thinking its just bad carb settings but I have set the mixture and it still well fumey. Could it be more sinister? I have been running the engine - a 1958 early II petrol- for about 12 years...

Hi all, Just done the gearbox on my IIa as a result of a ****e quality bearing that was put in 2 years ago. This time I have done all the bearings and went for OEM - FAG, SKF and Timken. Anyhow, the gear box now feels really nice but the clutch was difficult to adjust. On checking the...

Hi all, Gearbox has chewed a few bearings last monday so has to come out. While I was underneath removing the prop I noticed again that the spring bushes are worn. They look cracked and heavily compressed. Its the second set I have put in in about 1 year. Its a pig of a job getting the old...

I want to rebuild the origonal engine on me IIa. I want to buy an engine stand but need to know the wieght of the engine. When I move the lump last with 4 mates, we nearly got extra testicles. Does any one know the wieght of these 4 cylinder Petrol engines? I was surprised how heavy these...

All, Does any one have any tips on how to set the mixture up on a weber carb without fancy gas meters? The only tools I have to do it are a big nose, ears and a screw driver. I know with some carbs its 2.5 turns out from fully closed then a slight tweak. It smells very rich and when the...

Done it – Munich to Garda over the Alps. No problems, fuel consumption was acceptable and no new noises. Initially it was pretty OK with only the occasional hairpin and step climb. But we decided to go over the Timmelsjoch which ascends to 2500m It was some of the hardest driving I have done –...

My Overdrive screams when it is engaged - its always done it and has covered thousands of miles like it. I have been told they all do that. Is it true or can I adjust something. makes me go deaf on the overrun.