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Cam timing? TBH, we discounted that it when we changed the cam. We always set it carefully with the crank and cam locking tools when we take a head off. Will double check.

OK, we are smashing our heads in on this one. 2004 Defender, 15p Engine Cylinder head has been replaced at some point with a 2006 dated head. Car came in with a cam lobe badly worn (on injector cam lobe) Fixed that (replaced cam and injector cam follower/tappet assy). Found debris in sump, so...

Sorry - I wasn't clear. I run a LR specialist out on the Island of Madeira. I've fixed the customers car - a RR Sport, but it was hard work and took a long time to get the IPK and BCU fixed. I'm asking for a recommendation for a repairer who is trustworthy for future work. Regarding...

Because they stop working. You get the dreaded hazards flashing and a host of canbus faults. I’ve had an IPK and BCU repaired by separate companies, but neither were brilliant - the IPK had to go back, and the least said about the BCM repairer, the better. I’m hoping to have a few...

Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations for a place to repair Disco 3 / RRSport modules:- In particular:- Body control Module / BCM / Passenger fusebox module (or whatever the damn thing is called...) Instrument Cluster. Any recommendations for a good, trustworthy repairer? Cheers, Mike

Quick question. Series 1 2000MY Freelander 2.0D L series. Bottom end is toast, so I'm trying to source an engine. Will an L series from a similar year rover 200/400 fit? Thanks in advance. Mike.

I did leave my MBStar diagnostic laptop on the roof of the Smart when I went for a test drive. The laptop still works - looks a bit more second hand now though.......

an amusing addition- on my screen, the forum advert was for a 3D printer that had the slogan "make anything" mmmm... I wonder if it could make engine mounts?.....

It's part number time! The car is a 50th anniversary D90. 4.0 V8 The engine mounts on mine are shagged, so new ones are needed... Anyone done their engine and trans mounts - what did you fit and were there any problems? I put cheapo britpart mounts on my RRC - all the mounts were the same, and...

I've used waxoyl before, in aerosol, using the waxoyl sprayer and a compressor and yes, it's messy. Only the compressor gun worked properly, and pre heat the waxoyl too... On a reccomendation, I tried out the Dynax range from Bilt Hamber last year. Admittedly not on my 90, but on my daily...

Any petrol engine you fit is going to use a fair bit of fuel - the ford 2.9 cosworth you mention was a very thirsty lump... These are not aerodynamic vehicles, and diesels are often chosen because of their economy. LPG is worth considering if you want power and economy - I run a 4.6 RRC auto...

No wheel spacers fitted. I've checked the flange to flange measurement too. It's actually quite visible by eye. I checked the wheels ( it was the first place I looked) and one was a different inset to the others. Putting four matching rims on actually made matters worse... The brakes appear to...

Series 3 rebuild underway, lots of good news that back up the seemingly genuine 31k miles. Axle part numbers are:- back axle 90243435d Front axle 90164983e These would seem to be right for a Series 3 88" RHD. But the front axle is about 1" wider than the back. The wheels are all the same type...

Yeah - the 4.0 v8 jag engine is a cracker - both for power and economy - my dad has a 1998 xj8, and it's a very nice drive indeed, makes the v8 in my 50th feel decidedly old & asthmatic. The supercharged jag v8's are something very special indeed....

I used my red RRC to do the Christmas tree run for my parents and sister just after I bought it. My niece insisted on coming with me in the rangie. She sang "rudolf the red nose rangie" all the way home - and the name stuck! When I rebuilt it, it became "Project Phoenix" for all the "foreigner"...

A mate is restoring a nice swb s3 he has bought for £300 It's all there, a low mileage sweet diesel, all syncros working, and an overdrive to boot and in not bad shape apart from the chassis, that is completely gone, and a badly juddering clutch. He's stripped off the body, and made a strange...

I caught the bug the first time I drove one, when I worked at JLR. Originally started at Jaguar, but when it became JLR, I had to take driving courses in the LR's to drive on the test track. Wasn't sure at first until we started to go off-road - then I was hooked. I bought my RRC about a month...

Std plugs are fine. I personally only fit platinum or iridium plugs if they are a right pain to change, as in my old merc v280, or my Lexus, and they quote long service intervals. Plugs are easy to change in the RV8.

Only just stumbled on this. This is one hell of a build... Absolutely incredible attention to detail. I'm taking detailed notes for my build.... Especially like the electroplated parts. I'm definitely going to be doing that with mine.... Keep up the good work...

Yup, has larger trumpets, tubular manifold. Didn't do the throttle mod, but will on the Gems throttle body in the 50th. Now, if I can only find the time to do it all, in between work, and the other million projects I have to repair/ restore / service.