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hi guys

im new to the forum(realy great stuff!)

first problem.!

my question is, i have a 1996 defender 300tdi i paid £1100 pounds for it(spent allot more since!) with 197k on the clock!

starts on the ket first time every time!

but the engine is very tappitty!(technical term!) i have tried simply adjusting the tapperts etc, but it is still very bad.

i have been considering replacing the engine with a 200tdi auto unit?, is replacement a bit drastic? should i be considering a rebuild first?

new head? and shells?----whaaaaat?!?!?!

help lol

second problem/question.

could some one please offer a few ideas, a check list if u like,of things for for me to check out, bearings?, belts?, shafts, transmission,engine! etc, etc, !

I keep spending money on upgrades and not on things that could actually need doing!

thanks allot for your time

jack.

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Check that you have the valve stem caps in place. If they are missing the rockers wear badly and you can't adjust them properly with a feeler gauge. However, you can adjust them with a DTI except that is a pain as the head is non-magnetic alloy and most DTI stands rely on magnetism to hold them.

It might pay you to take the head off and check the valve guides etc. A complete 'head job' doesn't cost much as the guides and valves are quite cheap, even new rockers don't cost much. You can then check out the wear on the tappet slides and guides. These also won't break the bank.

As you say your engine starts easily the chances are there is nothing wrong with the compressions, though you could get them checked before you take the head off.

I wouldn't easily replace a 300 with a 200, though 200s seem to be easy to source in the UK now with all the early Discos falling to bits.

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If I bought a Defender I didn't know the history of, I would do the following..

Change all fluids..

Brakes, Coolant, Clutch, Axles, Engine, Gearbox, transfer Box

Change Air filter and Oil filters

Check..

Brake pads for wear

Brake discs for wear

Bearings all round and re-grease them all if ok. Re-grease/oil hubs.

Propshafts for UJ and centre spline wear. Replace if necessary

Handbrake, clean and adjust

Battery connections

Lights for corrosion around bulb holders

general condition of outriggers, rear cross member etc

Shock and Spring mounts

Springs and shocks

Bushes on all suspension/steering arms

Pipes and belts in engine bay

That's all can think of for now, I'm sure others will add ones that have been missed, but it should keep you busy ;) ;)

Steve

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Check that you have the valve stem caps in place. If they are missing the rockers wear badly and you can't adjust them properly with a feeler gauge. However, you can adjust them with a DTI except that is a pain as the head is non-magnetic alloy and most DTI stands rely on magnetism to hold them.

It might pay you to take the head off and check the valve guides etc. A complete 'head job' doesn't cost much as the guides and valves are quite cheap, even new rockers don't cost much. You can then check out the wear on the tappet slides and guides. These also won't break the bank.

As you say your engine starts easily the chances are there is nothing wrong with the compressions, though you could get them checked before you take the head off.

I wouldn't easily replace a 300 with a 200, though 200s seem to be easy to source in the UK now with all the early Discos falling to bits.

thanks so much for ya help m8

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If I bought a Defender I didn't know the history of, I would do the following..

Change all fluids..

Brakes, Coolant, Clutch, Axles, Engine, Gearbox, transfer Box

Change Air filter and Oil filters

Check..

Brake pads for wear

Brake discs for wear

Bearings all round and re-grease them all if ok. Re-grease/oil hubs.

Propshafts for UJ and centre spline wear. Replace if necessary

Handbrake, clean and adjust

Battery connections

Lights for corrosion around bulb holders

general condition of outriggers, rear cross member etc

Shock and Spring mounts

Springs and shocks

Bushes on all suspension/steering arms

Pipes and belts in engine bay

That's all can think of for now, I'm sure others will add ones that have been missed, but it should keep you busy ;) ;)

Steve

thanks allot m8

ive done full service allready, new battery, blled and check brake wear(disc lil bit worn!), all shock replace and all suspension upgraded!(spent too much lol)

and what are the main bearing i should be checking?

ive been havin a small isue on the transmission, its not maijor but its a tiny bit tricky to get revers

any ideas?

thanks

jack

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