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Many thanks for your swift reply, I have seen the thread chasers before but prefer running a die nut down the threads, there is so much paint on the wheels and studs that the only sensible and safe route is a die, if used correctly it won't damage the threads just remove the carp covering/coating the threads. Goz

Hi Guys, The previous owner of my disco painted the steel wheels in thick black paint, I'm wanting to fit alloys but first I'd like to to clean the studs by running a die down the threads but I'm not sure what thread it is, it's a Discovery 200TDI 1991, they look like a fairly fine pitched thread, I do hope someone can enlighten me. Many thanks in advance Goz

HI Guys, Apoligies to the mods if this is in the wrong section, please feel free to redirect, spotted this on ebay, thought it might be of interest to someone. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130397177125&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3D130397177125%26_in_kw%3D1%26_ex_kw%3D%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_okw%3D130397177125%26_oexkw%3D%26_udlo%3D%26_udhi%3D%26_ftrt%3D901%26_ftrv%3D1%26_sabdlo%3D%26_sabdhi%3D%26_samilow%3D%26_samihi%3D%26_sadis%3D200%26_fpos%3DPostcode%26LH_SALE_CURRENCY%3D0%26_sop%3D12%26_dmd%3D1%26_ipg%3D50%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1 Goz

Thanks for the reply Ryck that clarify's all , As for those other 2 reprabates Andy and Niamh, go straight to bed without any beer, you are very NAUGHTY Thanks for the replies guys. Goz

Hi Guys, This may seem like a silly question but , How can you tell the 2 gearboxes apart, what are the differences to look for visually , and which engines do they match up with???, hope someone can assist, Regards Goz

Many thanks to you both, most helpful, cleared up a bit of confusion on my part, have ordered a full set of pistons so hopefully should be rebuilding her soon. Goz

HI Guys, Discovery 1991 200TDI Wondered if any one can advice me on this issue, I've removed the Pistons and cleaned the tops and they are STD Pistons with no ERR 1387 and (TX) stamped on the crowns, have these pistons been superseded by ERR 1390?, or am I whistling Dixie from a certain wrong Orifice, if any one could help with the correct no I'd be most grateful, thanks in advance. Goz

Edited on 06/06/2009 Thanks for looking Guys, I've just found this post by Andy reference the same thing so have the info I was searching for. http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=11960

Hi guys, looking for some advice from those more knowledgeable than myself, I've a 1991 Discovery 200TDI which I've taken the head off (Head gasket gone between oil and water way), one of the pistons looks as if it's seen better days so thought I would investigate the possibility of replacing the pistons/rings and shells in situ (at this stage haven't got the sump off so haven't eyeballed the guts of the job), any advice would be most gratefully received, or help pics from some one who has done a similar job. Goz

Stageonesimmo "Compressor for the ABS pump?" It's more likely to be the Flux Capacitor where it intersects with the anti matter facilitation valve, next to the ergonomic flatulence bypass flange Goz

I'm really gutted for you John, I know from experience that the insurance company's can't compensate you for all the hard work and time you've put into your pride and joy, hope they give you a fair deal my friend. Goz

Many thanks to all those that have helped me by replying to this thread, I have found all your advice most helpful and has certainly given me quite a few very good idea's, once again many thanks , now does anyone have a couple of old injectors from a 200 TDI which I could have, Goz

That's one of the reasons why I've not started her up yet, I thought this might happen, I know that it is siezed in the head at the moment, but with the heat from start up thought it might loosen, but how many times do things like this work in youur favour, I don't want to ruin a good engine for the sake of a £20/30 headset. Do you think that it could be drilled out?? or maybe a long easiout, possibly grasping at straws here but really not wanting to take the head off yet as it would be a while before I can re assemble it all again.

the average about 35-40 kgs each wheel and tyre

many thanks boro