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Thanks Dave, very interesting read, quite shocked at the price of the conversion for 1992.

Retroanaconda was spot on. It looks to be a Perkins 4.182 made under licence by Mazda. Sill can’t find definitive torque and horse power figures. Only thing I found said 140bhp, but I find that hard to believe as it’s only a 3lt and none turbo

Thanks for the info. Do you know anything about these engines? Trying to find out how powerful they are

Ok, so it appears to be a Mazda t3500 engine not an Isuzu. Still struggling to find spec on engine and wether it is a good engine for a 110. 3.5lt Na. Any info would be greatly appreciated

Hi guys. I've recently bought a 1985 110 with what I was told is an Isuzu engine. I'm struggling to identify what engine it is. It has a conversion plate and is running a lt77 box Any ideas? Thanks in advance

All sorted. Flushed the matrix and then the whole system, the heater is now blowing hot air. Thanks for the input guys

Quick update. Been slacking so only got around to looking at it today. Water pump had a lot of play but still working as it should. I removed the fixed metal pipe that bolts to the manifold and discovered it has crusted up with rust really bad! Swapped with a spare one I had but then got dragged down the pub so will have to wait til tomorrow to see if it’s fixed my heater issue. Also discovered that the bottom bolt for the alternator was loose so was probably the cause of water pump failure and vibration at high revs. Fingers crossed

There is definently no visible leaks but there is quite a lot of play on the water pump pulley and I was also getting some vibrations at 50mph under acceleration. I thought this was unrelated and it was a uj on the prop but after checking there is no play. Hopefully a new pump will give me heat again and cure the vibration issue

I’m hoping that it’s just going to be an air lock in the heater matrix and the lack of pressure in the system is stopping it clearing. I’ve going to PTFE (plumbers tap) the cap tomorrow and see if it makes any difference thanks for the input guys, will update post after checking things tomorrow

Removed the thermostat today and heated in a saucepan. It did open fully but not sure at what temperature as I didn’t have a thermometer. Water looked to be pretty much boiling before it opened. The rad is getting hot so I assume it is operating properly. Also I have an electric fan that is thermostatically controlled (sensor in the top hose) rather than a viscous fan, and it is operating as it should would a leaking header cap be enough to stop the heaters blowing hot air? forgot to say, I refitted the thermostat

Cheers mike. I have noticed some coolant had come out of the cap and had run down the header tank. Replaced the cap with a spare one I had (Not new), no leaking now but still no pressure in the header tank. Will have a good look for leaks on the rad in the morning

Alright guys, having issues with my cooling system. It seems to be loosing water with no obvious signs of leaks. When I open the bleedvalve on the radiator the level has gone down. The temperature sits perfect at half way but I’m not getting any heat from my heaters and the header tank doesn’t seem to be pressurising. The forward most pipe on the matrix is hot but the rear pipe is only luke warm any ideas? I’m thinking head gasket but hoping not

Good news. Electrician removed immobiliser and she fired first time. £50 well spent

Checked power to ignition and starter. Got 12v at both so I'm convinced it's the immobilisor so got an auto electrician coming round tomorrow to remove it. Need to know when to admit defeat Thanks for your advice Tanuki.

Thanks tanuki Just tried that. The starter sounded like the soliniod was clicking but it didn't crank. The starter should be good as it is only a couple of months old.

The earth strap wasn't looking too good so I've replaced it with a new one but still no joy. The electrician (not auto) at work recons it could be the ignition barrel itself Anyone has any other ideas or how to test the ignition I would be grateful. Starting to loose hair now

It wont turn over. I put a multi meter on the ignition barrel and I've got 12.5v on the permanent live but no dash lights or glow plug light. I'll have to check the earth tomorrow now but thanks for idea

I don't think so. Felt around starter and everything seems to be in place. No warning lights on dash or relay clicks when key is turned

After changing exhaust down pipe and replacing the rear crossmember i charged and refitted the battery and now it wont start The battery has been disconnected for a couple of weeks and I'm wondering if this might have messed up the immobiler I have power to lights, indicators and cigarette lighter but when I turn the key nothing happens The aftermarket immobiler is a meta 36t. There is power going to it because the light is flashing but it appears it is stopping it starting Any ideas?

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Ive got a drum brake 90 axle for sale. came of a H reg, was about to stick it on tinternet. brakes were serviced shortly before removing. Im based in surrey if your interested

cheers Bowie, makes sense. Owning a disco es with dodgy abs (cut cables and bulb from dash removed) has obviously scarred me

Cheers for imput guys, just to update On the front i swapped the diso calipers for the defender ones, also swapped the bracket for the brake line, which with a bit of silicon covered the sensor hole in the swivel pins On the back,ive endend up cutting the sensor cable off as tight as i could, my only worry is if the m.o.t man spots it, would it be an issue? Cheers Dan

Quick question guys. I'm in the process of fitting abs disco axles to my 200tdi 90 but without using the abs. I fitted the 90 calipers and brake line brackets on the front so the holes for the abs sensors are covered, but I don't know what to do with the rear axle What is the best thing to do about the holes for these sensors? Do I leave the sensors in and just cut the cables tight to the hub? Or do I remove them and plug the holes with something? Cheers Dan

thanks for the info recovery man, think ill just run it for the mean time. just have to make sure i carry a 24mm spanner in my pocket for when it gets blocked