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 Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
Jim G
 15th Mar 2017 7:18pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 11700 · Subject: Seat box rebuild and modifications for twin batteries |
| I have just bought a Defender ( to rebuild ) and I have found that the seatbox has serious rust in the battery compartment, ... this is a bit worrying as it has 9 months MOT and this amount of rust. ... |
| Rear pads on a 1989 90 |
Jim G
13th Mar 2017 4:40pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1511 · Subject: Rear pads on a 1989 90 |
| They are probably discovery 1 pads ( early / mid 1990's, ) maybe take one out and go and compare at Halfords or a friendly motor accessory shop ? |
| Brought a 90 to rebuild |
Jim G
11th Mar 2017 10:04pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 17 · Views: 6948 · Subject: Brought a 90 to rebuild |
Good luck, just started one the same myself !
I stripped it to a chassis and bulkhead in a day with a freind, plan to do each piece at a time now ( its getting a V8 )
https://www.defender2.n ... |
| 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
Jim G
10th Mar 2017 6:02pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 46 · Views: 27282 · Subject: 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
| There are two sunroofs in the disco I am braking, if you want one I can cut it out with some metal around it with a whizzer... you can have it, but wait till i sell the seats ! Might meet you at new ... |
| 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
Jim G
10th Mar 2017 10:18am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 46 · Views: 27282 · Subject: 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
Well , not done much as the Disco developed a really bad misfire... and now wont even start !
However before this i managed to do a 'sniff test' an although very little air seemed to go through th ... |
| [For Sale] 200TDi Engine and defender fitting kit inc Rad |
Jim G
8th Mar 2017 2:10pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 6 · Views: 3517 · Subject: [For Sale] 200TDi Engine and defender fitting kit inc Rad |
200 TDi, Engine With fittings needed to put it in to a Land Rover Defender.
I have just bought another Landie and I am fitting a V8 in so this engine is surplus to my needs.
It is origina ... |
| V8 engine options |
Jim G
5th Mar 2017 11:33am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 31 · Views: 24786 · Subject: V8 engine options |
Do you only have the engine and ECU ?
I know nothing about the TVR rover V8 but would presume that they would use all the same sensors as they are using the 14 CUX
If so wouldn't the Disco 1 ( ... |
| 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
Jim G
5th Mar 2017 11:03am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 46 · Views: 27282 · Subject: 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
| I think your idea is a good one the V8 Landie that I used to own really was a different vehicle to the diesel though I really do like the diesel both have their pros and cons with the V8 the probl ... |
| Fuel Cut off solenoid |
Jim G
5th Mar 2017 10:35am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 27 · Views: 11364 · Subject: Fuel Cut off solenoid |
I have a 300TDI.
On this engine I just broke into the wire that feeds power to the fuel shut off valve on the pump, this is how the engine is stopped when the ignition is switched off, and fitted a ... |
| 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
Jim G
5th Mar 2017 10:09am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 46 · Views: 27282 · Subject: 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
Yes, I swapped my hardtop and rear door with a member for his truck cab, we actually fitted it for him on my path so he could drive home,
At least some of the truck is red ! |
| 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
Jim G
5th Mar 2017 10:07am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 46 · Views: 27282 · Subject: 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
| The problem with having the later ( I presume Disco 2) auto box , is that it is electronic ( or so I have been told) and I do not know if the 'electronics' can be dissected from the loom, although I w ... |
| 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
Jim G
4th Mar 2017 10:26pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 46 · Views: 27282 · Subject: 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
Never had time to look at Discovery as was stripping the Landie...... to this
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/16929/normal_stripped.jpg |
| 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
Jim G
4th Mar 2017 7:13pm
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 46 · Views: 27282 · Subject: 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
Mine cost me £600 as an insurance write off, but MOT failures seem to be £500 plus .
I bought a crashed one as I thought that the engine would be OK.... that is still be be confirmed ! |
| 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
Jim G
4th Mar 2017 8:58am
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Forum: V8 · Replies: 46 · Views: 27282 · Subject: 3.9 V8 liner or head gasket.... Help ! |
| The guy I bought it from had the bulkhead galvanised, thats partly why he sold it to me ( it was a non runner , not finished ) it was twisted and he couldnt get it straight, I think he gave up . I j ... |
| LED Footwell Lighting |
Jim G
3rd Mar 2017 4:59pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 15 · Views: 6741 · Subject: LED Footwell Lighting |
| Sounds like a good idea to me, but I think I would prefer red, I am sure you know to put a current limiting resistor in series with the LED's for 12v |
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