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Hello all! Just happened to be passing through trying to find tyre pressures (265/75/16 AT's) for our 2000 Defender 90 TD5, when I noticed this bit about mpg. With some of the figures quoted I don't know if anyone's going to believe this! We live in West Wales which is pretty hilly...

[Much obliged Norseman, you wouldn't know if it's something that can be removed would you? [/SIZE]

Evenin' all! Can any of you kind souls tell me what is meant when a V8 3.5 engine for sale is described as "Detox less catalyst"? Does this mean less power, or something to avoid for whatever reason? Any info would be welcome! Thanks...

Thanks lads for all the input, much appreciated! I can understand the reasoning behind converting to a 200tdi or similar, but for years my Daughters ambition was to own something with a V8 in it. She's just hooked on the sound of a V8!! She sold her R reg. Discovery last year just so she could...

Much obliged Lister & Norsman! It seems that the compression is way down and oil pressure low, and a transplant is definitely advised. From what you are both saying it points more & more to a thumbs down for the bigger engines! One more try before we give up, we saw somewhere a 4.2 ltr. engine...

Cheers loguot, yes, the restrictors were removed shortly after buying the Vehicle. Hi norsman, the timing, carb tuning etc. were all checked by our local Garage (they know their stuff with V8s, 12s, Ferraris, Astons and whatever comes their way!). They also put right the LPG conversion that...

:confused: Evenin' all! only just registered so please make allowances! My Daughter has a 1980 Series3 Stage1 V8 with a knackered (original) engine (can I say that?). She is looking for a replacement and wants something with more pulling power. The performance of...