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Thanks, ill look into checking the carbs first. Lets hope the problem ends there!!:) I have the su hiff 44 so have to get the carb kit sent over first before looking into it otherwise it could be a long wait for parts to be sent internationally!

Hi Fanatic, thanks for your reply I havent had the carbs checked as yet, the problem being trust in the mechanics and the time it takes them! I guess i was asking about the EGR valve as its an easier fix which might resolve the problem (i was trying to upload a photo of the engine but the...

Thank you for your advise. Its troubling as this mechanic im using now is one of the more certified in my town! Im happy to pay out to someone who knows what they are doing, but paying out and not even being confident in the work leaves me lost. The way things are done here its almost impossible...

We took a look at the distributor, the mechanic pushed it a couple of times and said it was fine?! Im not sure if this is a good test or not. Anyhow he says it looks fine. Then we checked the engine compression and each plug differered from 120 to 140, so i take it this means there are problems...

Hi Shifty, I have checked the spark plugs now looking at the timing. I have found contrasting advice on the degrees for the timing. The manual says 5 degrees +/- 1 with the vacum not attached, but online I found a range of degrees suggested. What do you suggest? Thanks again i am learning more...

I agree totally but sadly not so easy to do so here in Colombia!

But would this affect only 1 side of the carbuerator? The mechanic i use is suggesting that if it was an electrical fault both spark plugs on the right and the left woud be black, he suggests we buy the kit and strip, clean and replace parts in the carbuerator first. Im a little lost here, the...

Well that sounds about right! The electrics are in terrible shape due to 18 years of cutting and tapeing. I will go through what you suggested. Thank you its greatly appreciated As far as electrics go is it a massive job to have them all replaced? Im guessing it is and not worth the expense...

Checked the pistons and they are working smoothly and added AFT to the dash pots. These were lubed already but i added more. Still have the same problem. Im suprised at how little power and accelaration it has, especially on the slightest incline. For a V8 i would hope for a little more growl...

Its a carb Thanks Shifty this will be my task for the day!

Hi I have a Defender 90 v8 3.5 94 model, and I live in the countryside in Colombia, South America. There are no mechanics in this area that have any knowledge of this engine, so im kind of stuck, i am no mechanic myself! The engine is running rich with crude gasoline coming on the exhaust. I...