[putting 2-stroke oil in your diesel]

thats what i was thinking so though id ask the question

[putting 2-stroke oil in your diesel]

hi

today i came across this thread http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic878.html?highlight=2+stroke+oil after having a persuse of the defender 2 forum as my friend is always going on about it

can anyone shead some light on if its wise to add 2 stoke oil to my fuel and will it make any positive impact to my engine or kill it?

maybe ralph? you know everything!

[90 fuel tanks]

i think mine maybe leaking too its an original tank tho so is 17 years old

[Pyrenees routes help needed]

Hi guys

myself and a group of friends are looking at going off roading in the pyrenees in june

we were hoping to go with freespirit 4x4 but unfortunately they aren't available to take us

i was wondering if anybody had any routes, gps maps, paper maps, ideas on the back of beer mats that could help us

we are looking at doing 6 days/7 nights and would like to spend as much time off road as possible on moderate routes (dont want to break her on the first day) with breath taking scenery can anybody help???

we are looking at camp through out the whole trip so if any one knows any decent campsites that would be ace too thanks

tom

[At last the are doing something about the imports into usa/canada]

i cant believe anybody would want to do this to a perfectly good defender

on the plus side it does show how good the suspension set up is, check out the beating its taking from that claw and surviving

baltimore police destroy defender video

http://www.dvidshub.net/video/298791/land-rover-destruction

[The end is coming...]

aren't LR building a new engine factory here in UK, that will have to build Euro6 compatible engines, no reason why that can't go in the existing Defender.

Euro 6 engines are a pain in the arse with all the emissions coolers and other faff like exhaust gas cooler, exhaust gas cooler cooler, exhaust gas cooler cooler cooler, exhaust gas heater (cause they cooled it too much)

they would never be able to shoe horn all that carp in

have you ever looked under the bonnet of say a mitsubishi L200?

[300tdi serious overheating]

i have to agree sounds like exhaust gases getting into your coolant which sound like either a cracked block or warped head

but i have had many many an overheating problems with my 300tdi almost everything has been replaced, i also found the small bore bleed pipes to be blocked but on one occasion i also ran with no heater.

so heres some suggestions

i know it sounds stupid but have you plumbed straight through where the heater should go??

i found when i did this my overheating was worse as the coolant flow wasnt right, id suggest reinstalling heater and also check it out for good flow before re-fitting

also check for any small leaks in the system, if your loosing any pressure then the coolant will boil at a lower temperate, so pipe joints and water jacket plugs are a good part to check

if still over heating try removing your thermostat for a bit or get a lower temperature rated one

[wide-angle propshafts]

thanks for the replys guys

for 5 years ive been doing the first option, rebuilding each uj when it fails but am fed up of it now so prepared to spend some money, probably buy some bailey morris ones

i think my rebuild cost has just hit about £5K haha :s

[How do you test a 300tdi waterpump?]

for the 5 years ive owned my 90 ive always had overheating problems

shes had new ;

2x rads

1x head

1x heater

4x water pumps

4x thermostats

2x tensioners

and annoyingly 6x alternators

all things wrecked by the ridiculous heat

i have just rebuilt my engine and replaced all the hoses and noticed that the small bore breather lines from top of rad and thermostat to the header tank were solid, now shes running again, i can actually see water movement in the header tank!!!! ive never had this before so think that the pipes may have caused a bigger issue than thought

just an idea to see if you have water movement in header tank and all the hoses are clear

oh also the reason for rebuild was because got too hot and boiled oil off causing pistons to viciously attack cylinders haha

tom

[wide-angle propshafts]

well it seems to be that time of year again where i have propshaft failure

probably should have re greased them after her being laid up for 7 months whoops

anway

id like to get some decent wide angle props this time instead of the cheap britpart poo that was on it

does anyone have any suggestions as to the best i can get, including value for money?

gwyn lewis?

bailey morris?

thanks

tom

[Wheel Bearing Life/Re-Torque Interval]

whaqt torque do you set them too?

i never managed to find out a torque value so just did them by feel

[Door furniture (seals,channels and whotnot)]

Sorted now

Thanks

[Door lock barrel screw]

Hi

Does anybody know what the little screw is that holds the lever to the end of the door lock barrels

I.e thread, length, part no

Have included a diagram which shows it at the end of the lock assembly

Thanks

Tom

[Fitting late model Defender Power Windows to 1985 Truck Cab]

hi

out of intrerest how mcuh did the parts cost you and where did you get them from?

also did you take any photos whilst doing it?

thanks

tom

[Door furniture (seals,channels and whotnot)]

Hi all

Have just had my doors resprayed and need to replace all the seals window channels and bits but havnt a clue about any part no.s

Can't figure out for diagrams or eBay sales what I need

Can anybody help please???

[Door inners]

thanks for that

[Door inners]

Are the inner door panels the same for the newer tdci doors as older doors

My doors have just been destroyed by blasting so need new ones have found some tdci ones but theyr bare and i don't want to have to buy all new inners

[Tubular Winch bumper]

I have a First Four tubular winch bumoper and would definately rate it well.

it fits great and looks good the winch sits ontop like you want

i got the aircon version as this meant i didnt have to cut my grill to fit the winch (i dont have aircon!)

[Mgf Seats into defender]

Hi

Yes i have MGF seats in my 90 Truck Cab

They fit pretty easily, Look Great and are alot comfier than LR seats

I Can post some pictures of how i mounted them if youd like?

[Ahhh nuts! Cylinder re-home required :( (Cheshire)]

Unfortunately past a deglazer

Am taking it to Warrington tomorrow to get it sorted by precision micro engineers

http://www.mpeltd.co.uk/index.html

[Ahhh nuts! Cylinder re-home required :( (Cheshire)]

Am In the middle of fully re-building my 300tdi and have found a nasty score mark all the way down no. 2 cylinder :'(

Does anybody know anywhere in the Cheshire area that does re-honeing???

[300tdi clutch replacement, which clutch]

Thanks for the replys guys

Now to start ripping it apart

[300tdi clutch replacement, which clutch]

Hi all

Am about to rip my engine out for a full rebuild and will be replacing the clutch at same time

Just wondering which make I should go for from people's experiences and opinions

E.g

Valeo

Borg and beck

Ap racing

Britpart (hahaha no chance)

Etc etc .....

Thanks

Tom

[Feeling hot hot hot in my 300tdi]

Hi all

Just wondering if anybody knows what water and oil temperature a 300tdi should run at?

Mine doesn't say it's overheating on the gauge but I think it's running far too hot

Currently the needle sits in the middle of the gauge but I have no grill ,spotlights or anything in the way of the rad, I also have the electric fan on permanently

My case for concern is that if I go for a long run in her then the oil light comes on when I slow (I think it's getting to hot and therefore to thin to pump) also if you turn the heaters on then it would be possible to boil a cup of tea on the output

So far trying to cool her down I have removed everything from infront of the rad, done a full chemical flush of the water and oil systems and refilled and also a new thermostat

Please help I don't want to cook her again :'(

Thanks Tom

[300tdi urgent advice needed -tensioner thread size]

Brilliant

Thanks for that

Helicoil will be going in tomorrow evening

Tom