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Hi, So I will need todo this at the mot station whilst plugged into the machine? Can I not just turn it one flat before go down thin not make a difference? thanks for the help.

seems I have su carbs. look the same as here Rover SD1 Forum Snippet # 20 - SU Carburettor Set-up can you point out where the mixture ajustment is. also how do I know if its lean enough? will the engine just cut out when its to lean so just make it just enough for it to run? thanks

Not sure what carbs they are, how could I id them? thanks

Hi, I have looked at the filters and oil and it was all recently done. I have looked at the carbs and can only find one screw on the back of one? Is this the one to adjust the mixture? thanks

Hi, thanks for the help. Not a mechanic so dont know how to set offset the ignition timing, how do I adjust the mixture going into the carb and is this easily set up again. thanks

Hi, Just failed the mot on emissions on my 3.5 v8 carb defender. Was somthing like 3.9% co when it has to be 3.5%. Any quick fixes to be assured it will go through when I take it back.

this is going into a local landy guy with his own workshop "martins landys" just down the road from me. He jacked the front and rear up and thinks the wheel bearings just need adjusted, the bushes are fine used a big pry bar and no movement. He said one of the pins on the front needs done and...

Managed to get an answer. For anyones future reference anr2003

Hi, Just need to know what power steering pump Ineed for my defender 3.5 v8 carb? Cheers.

he had it for 6 years so probably would have sold it on before then it that was the case, and it was all done my mike aitken 4x4. He may have not been bothered by the handling but I am so will be getting this sorted as a priority. cheers

dont think they are cranked, Also when I shake the wheel 12-6 there is a little movement with a slight clang noise. almost like the wheel is loose? wheel bearings?

manual 90

acutaly just looked at them again and they are squashed down more at one side than the other. Couldnt move them much though. The defender also came with a 3" lift it.

Hi, Cheers for the help sp far, They look visably ok but will go get a bar and give them a wiggle. The brakes do take a bit of pressing but work well

Hi, My new 90 has a lttile issue and would apprieciate any help solving it. Basiclywhen Ilift off the power / brake the back end feels twitchy and unstable. Only does it when letting off the power as the weight transfers when slowing. Anyone have any ideas?, Theguy I bought it from said it...

Yes thats the one, I knew it wouldnt hang around long so I just drove through for it. Thanks for the info on the power steering, will check the fluid. Is changing the pump a big/pricey job if it goes? cheers.

forgot to add its taxed and mot'd too.:D

cheers lads. power steering seems to be fine, just doesntwork well when not moving.The minute u give it a bit of grunt it kicks in. Been out this morning in the day light, still amazed at the amount of money it cost me. Pulled the seat covers off expecting to see the seats all torn up, but no...

Tell me about it, Has a blaupaunk stereo, little steering wheel, he even through in a center cubby box and 2 sets of brand new seat bases. Everything seems to work, including working door locks. Just need to find out why the power steering has stopped working, and if the rta bushes need done...

3.5 V8 petrol 3 inch suspension lift with relocation cones and straps diff guards back and front and steering guard rock sliders A bar long angle prob shafts high and low perfect working order as well as diff lock, transfer box has had recent overhaul at mike atkian 4x4along with a...