[EGT probe thread]

Fitted one last year. Decided to weld the EGT boss at an angle to a blanking plate covering that is normally used for the EGR valve.

In this way the EGT probe can get right into the middle of the exhaust gases without having to be bent.

[Wheel balancing - How much weight is too much?]

The beads for balancing sounds interesting. Anyone managed to source these in the UK?

[Rebuilt Defender 110 Td5 SW WON’T START]

Sounds like decision time - Run without an immobilizer or determine which input to the immobilizer/immobilizer itself is misbehaving?

In any case, sounds like significant progress 😉

[Second Row Leg Room]

On 9/8/2023 at 10:01 PM, vulcan bomber said:

I have a pair of front seats in the 2nd row, took some work, but there a significant improvement on what was there. Can supply the bits if you wanted to go that way.

Interested to see how you made that work. In particular if a re-bracket exercise of some chopping to wheel arches. Any pics would be awesome. Thanks.

[Second Row Leg Room]

3 hours ago, rusty_wingnut said:

One of my best mods was to fit Puma seats all round on the 110. We've got much more space than we had with the previous three seat setup. 

Did that involve much cutting of wheel arches, etc...? Interesting to see how you managed to make that work.

[Second Row Leg Room]

Yep. The idea of getting more leg room has not gone away. Some jobs just take years to figure out...

[Second Row Leg Room]

@TSD That appears to be a solution for the 40/60 seats on later Defenders as opposed to our earlier 3 single folding forward seats.

[Second Row Leg Room]

Hi Folks,

Looking for some "bracket arrangement" that could be fitted to our second row seats to provide more legroom.

@western Noticed in some old threads (2017) that you mentioned fitting some brackets to your Landy. Are these still generally available? Google not revealing much. Perhaps I could fabricate if no longer available. Would be interested in their design.

Thanks,

Simon...

[Defender Recall]

I've sent the local dealer an email. It'll be interesting to see where this goes....

 

[Defender Recall]

Hi Folks,

Just checking when my MOT expires on the https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/ and noticed a recall cited at the bottom.

Defender 110 300 Tdi - 1997

Anyone else got experience of this.

Simon...

[Defender heater bezel - MUC4801]

I’d imagine it ensures tight enough seal to allow heat flow through the lower dash vent routing as opposed to leaking out. Perhaps more critical when trying to direct heat through to windscreen demisters.

[Cannot Get Transmission Brake to Hold]

Some pictures if it helps.

Simon...

[Clean Air Stickers]

Hi Folks,

Must confess, this had not been on my radar when driving in France earlier this year.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66449514

Wondering which rating a 1997 Defender 300Tdi would be? Thoughts?

Anyone got any experience with this?

Thanks,

Simon...

[uprated rear crank seal from Turners for a 300tdi]

Having just done this on our 300Tdi, I can confirm that the extra holes are not needed.

Happily can also confirm that we no longer have any oil leaks from the rear crank onto the garage floor.

Some pictures to that may help. Having some threaded studs to act as guide pins helped to ensure a perfect alignment.

Used the recommended sealant by Turners also for this specific job as stated on their website.

Simon...

[Do I need to separate engine/gearbox again?]

For neat application, one of these definitely helps. Really precise delivery without any forearm workout.

[Do I need to separate engine/gearbox again?]

I used Hylomar as per WSM. No silicone. 👍

[Thermostat sensor connector]

@PaulMc Thanks again for the information. New bullet connectors arrived - ended up getting ones which are 3.9mm. Managed to scavenge the older connector plastic housing which fitted nicely and finished off with some heat shrink wrap.

 

[Do I need to separate engine/gearbox again?]

Hi Folks,

Fitted the engine back in today. All running nicely and our Defender even moves forwards and backwards! 

Thanks for all the top tips. For next time, will definitely remember the following:

• Jack up bell housing with the lowest point being 22.5 inches from the floor.
• Hang the engine with the back of the engine much lower than the front.
• Put the engine in 5th gear.
• Fitted two guide pins to the bottom of the flywheel housing. Longer one on the driver's side. Noticed that the engine when hanging has a rotational twist side to side, with the near side. When the long pin is in the bell housing, lowering the engine allows it to twist back correctly for the other guide pin to align.
• Tested the clutch plate is aligned on the gear shaft by turning the crank. You can feel that it is engaged and wants to move the vehicle.

Turned out this time it was a complete dream.

Thanks again of all the help. Hope some of the photos and notes helps anyone else in the future too.

Happy motoring.

Simon...

[Thermostat sensor connector]

@PaulMc Thanks for the information. Sourced some new bullet connectors as suggested. Will let you know how that goes.

Thanks,

Simon..

[Do I need to separate engine/gearbox again?]

New clutch plate arrived. Managed a little time in the garage to check it fits on the gearbox splines, thrust bearing okay and fitted to flywheel. Hopefully get some time tomorrow to fit the engine back to the gearbox. Will lube it up for sure. 🙂

Thanks again for all the tips. Keeping them in mind.

Simon...

[Do I need to separate engine/gearbox again?]

BTW - The Workshop Manual makes reference to the following:

"Lubricate splines of gearbox primary pinion with Rocol MV 3."

Not sure what type of grease/lubricant this is referring to. Google is not really helping me either.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Simon...

[Do I need to separate engine/gearbox again?]

Thanks for the tips. New clutch has been ordered. Arriving tomorrow. 

Will definitely treat this with even more care.

Simon...

[Do I need to separate engine/gearbox again?]

Hi Folks,

Got the engine out early this morning. My suspicions are that the clutch plate got damaged when fitting the engine back to the gearbox.

Suspect a new clutch plate is in order. Would be interested in thoughts.

Noticed that Turners do a clutch assembly kit (clutch cover, plate and release bearing) - AP Driveline. Anybody got experience with that.

Thanks,

Simon...

[Do I need to separate engine/gearbox again?]

Thanks folks. Hydraulics seem okay.

Slowly pulling the engine out again. Taking my time as it's a rather warm day.

Simon...

[Do I need to separate engine/gearbox again?]

The clutch plate and pressure plate have not been changed either. So confident that there should not be a size mismatch issue as mentioned above. That must have been hard work getting to figure that one out.