Geojake

Did you make this yourself or buy it Mike?

Yeah I saw Mike’s video. He says 2.6mm or something, whereas the spacer is 4 or 5mm so too much. Mine is on without any (also I bought a Delphi not a Blue box so doesn’t come with) as I have the spacer already built into the block as above. Let’s see how long it lasts, if it goes in 6 months then I know why!

Thanks for that @vulcan bomber, it went in. Although didn’t solve the running issues! 🙈🙈 the diagnosis continues…

Fyi as far as I can tell, I have the factory spacer built into the block.

I’m changing my lift pump on a disco 200tdi engine. The old one has a bent arm. Does this mean that I need to have a spacer for the new one, to prevent this from happening? When trial fitting, it doesn’t sit flush on the block. Photos below. Cheers

Hi Stephen, Yes, I sent you a DM on 22nd when it arrived. Thank you!!

Sorry mate only just saw this. Managed to figure it was m14 with trial and error! Cheers anyway

That’s a great idea

Can’t find it in the workshop manual or online. It’s 22mm so maybe M14? Does anyone know for sure. Thanks

Yeah I did them both at the same time. I stripped everything down, degreased it till it was spotless and then re grease everything. I even rebuild the reverse plunger- the lot. I can’t see what the problem can be 🤔

Hi Mo, it goes left just fine. Don’t forget reverse is next to 1st on LT77, and I can select that. Just can’t seem to find 1st/2nd. Very bizarre

Having successfully converting the top remote housing of my Disco LT77 to a Defender one, and installing a slickshift, I’m now struggling to find 1st and 2nd gear. Reverse, 3rd, 4th, 5th are all a dream. I’m wondering if I have my bias springs adjusted incorrectly. Does anyone know what this problem could be? Am I missing something obvious? I doubt it is gearbox selector issues as it was selecting fine beforehand. Cheers

Okay so just an update on this. If you can’t turn it by hand like everybody says, something is very wrong! The previous solenoid was cross threaded, hence the new one being tight. So I am in need of a new pump. I’ve posted in the wanted page to see if anyone on here has one.

The old one was tight coming off too. Only finger loose at last 2 threads or so. I think maybe they’ve been cross threaded before. I have the O ring. Will take off tomorrow and have a rethink. Lost patience with it so left it for a day!

Hi western, So everyone keeps telling me- just a nip, but I assume my threads on the pump are shot because every turn has been tight from the beginning. I’ve never suffered so much! I made the spanner and it has got me this far.