Bit late for a response but have you had it pressure tested for leaks yet. Usual culprits on the td5 apart from the rad are core plugs on the o/s of the engine, aluminium washer on the threaded bung between the webs on the ex manifold ant the steel tree pipe at the bottom of the engine. The aluminiu...

From what I read somewhere silicone brake fluid can affect older British designed braking systems because the seals aren’t fully compatible with silicone fluid. The additives in it cause the seals to swell too much which might explain your pedal problem. If the master cylinder seals have swollen too...

Like you say, your engine number denotes a 7:1 but head part number says 8:1. Maybe it’s been changed in a previous life. Info from one website says to measure the total head thickness. A 7:1 head that has not been shaved is nominally 3.690 inches thick from the bottom surface to the valve cover mat...

I bought some seatbox ends from them on fleebay early May and never heard anything from them even though I had contacted them to ask when I could expect them. I opened a dispute through eBay, still no communication from them but waited the allotted time and eBay refunded me. When I started my disput...

Is it still on it’s original reg? surely if it is and was reported stolen it would flag up when someone applied for the v5.

LouLou, can’t wait to see some photos of them installed. When you read the Welding woods posts on Facebook and see his abilities his work is always excellent. I’ve only had the front panel repair pieces from them but I was impressed. I second your :oops: :shock: for import taxes now for us buying fr...

Read with interest Tony aka the welding wood on Facebook has successfully made some headlight rings. They look top notch as does all his work. £50 plus some postage but by the requests he’s getting there’ll be a waiting list.

Does it sound ok, ie no popping back in the carb or popping down the exhaust. Don’t think the Essex suffered with scrubbing cam lobes, can you see both no4 rockers through the oil filler cap when it’s running to see lift on the valves. Are the rest of the plugs ok? Definitely needs a compression che...

I had one years ago, if I remember right firing order is as you have 142536. Off side bank 123 near side bank 456 distributor goes clockwise. Does it chuff when you take the oil filler cap off when it’s running, if so your no 4 could have done the rings unless cam is worn. A compression test made be...

Don’t know if it would be “once the price comes down” or “if the price comes down”. If it’s a low mileage vehicle it’s not going to be a cost effective conversion at today’s cost. That defender on vintage voltage cost £60000 or more. Yes it was a showcase for power and performance but for a meagre l...