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I've recently blown my 3.9 vbelt, and have decided to replace it with a 4.0 serp&gems. I started removing the engine from a p38 today. Everything was pretty much how i expected it, apart from THE P38 HAS A HUGE OIL COOLER...... Is there a reason why i need this? I've never seen one in a v8...

I'm looking to buy an air fuel gauge, like the edlebrook or innovative. Has any good had good results from any particular make and model?? Thanks Ben

Hi, I started work on my v8 today. The plan was to change the cam, lifters, rockershafts, timing gear and chain and head gaskets. I've got the first head off and it looks like the pics i've attached. I wasnt expecting to see so much carbon deposites on the pistons and head. Also as u...

Hi I've discovered some steam coming from the left bank rocker cover. It's definately steam, it condensates to water and when connected to the air inlet it creates a white yogurt over long periods of time. +obviouslly the introduction of steam to the air inlet plays havoc with the A/F mixture...

Hi my motor is delve oping a knocking noise. It's a dull noise like a spanner tapping the block. It's only apprent when cold and dissaperes once warm. It worsens under load. Due to the frequency of the knock i'd say the problem is only on one cylinder. What do I need to check? Starting with the...

I've heard quite a few people say that the idle mixture screws only affect the mixture at idle. However, i'm 90% sure that when i adjust them, they affect the running of the engine in all areas. Seems to sound and perform completely different with different settings. Can anyone give a...

Hi, nearly finished a load of work on my v8 (new carb, new inlet, intake, plugs, dizzy etc) Does this plug look like its running too lean to you??

Hi, Yesterday my engine developed a high pitch whine/whistle at idle. It doesnt change frequency with revs, it just get louder at idle, and seems to get a bit quieter when driving. It's loud, and seems to be coming from one of the heads (but i'm not sure about this) Anyone experienced...

I've visited a couple of BOATs near me, between 1-2 miles long, good fun but I want more :) What else are we aloud to drive on which I can find on a landranger...... Thanks Ben

Hi guys! I'm bored! Fancy taking my defender down an easy lane for a spot of fun. Can anyone point me in the right direction......?

Hi, Quick question. Are 33 inch tyres too big for my standard v8 defender with disco transfer box (i.e. it goes over 100mph etc). standard tyres are 235/85r16 and r 265/75r16. These have a rolling diameter of 32 inch. So will the extra inch cause a noticeable problem of any sort? I've done a...

Anyone had any experience of these?? I have UJ Joints gone in the rear, and maybe starting to go in the front. I can get front and rear allmakes props for just over £200 which is making wonder if its worth messing about changing the uj's and hoping that the spline sections are ok.... What do...

Hi, does anyone know of someone with Rover Testbook near Barnsley...? I have some niggley faults which need ironing out.... Thanks Ben

I'm thinking bout buying one. Ive heard of guys with 350k on theres and still goin strong.... Is this true? Do the V8's last as long as the diesel's? If this is the case, 100k is nothing!! Also has anyone ran alot of miles on LPG with a V8? Any problems??? Cheers Ben

Hi all. I just thought i'd share my experience of this so far.... I had a 3.9, with a holley carb, in a defender. It was regularly doin 19-20 mpg on the motorway, ran a little rich, but no big deal.Obviously sounded amazing. Every forum i read said switching to EFI would give better fuel...

I rekon I will have to change my bulkhead pretty soon. Finding rust in all sorts of places and I haven't even taken off the dash yet!!! So I'm gonna do it myself. My plan was to find a solid s/h one. Sand it, treat it, paint it, fit it. But I've read on a few forums not to bother with used...

Hi guys, I have a 3.9 EFI, Its been bugging me since i got it that there is no vacume advance on the distrubutor so i thought i'd look into it today...... I have the err4252 - Distributor 3 pin 42562 Is this ok? From what i've found so far i think they used it on a 3.5. That all i know. The...

Problems/benefits/preparation for running a standard 3.9 v8 efi on super unleaded. Discuss... Mine seems to run fine on it, but seems to create a fair bit of White 'water vapory' smoke when warming up....

I have an lt77 gearbox (i believe its out of a disco), it curently has a standard speedo cable (with rotating innards) connected to the speedo. I need a RST to feed my ECU. I've been trawling through the internet trying to find out how it's done, and read many conflicting stories. |one...

Hi, I have a 90 with a v8efi in it. I've had a few starting problems with it. Battery seems fine, alternator seems fine. I've been reading some other threads. I think my next move is to check everything is earthed correctly. Currently i have the earth of the battery connected directly to the...