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Any help for this mechanical idiot is gratefully recieved

It was quite so agree, had a VW Polo, tining belt jumper three teeth grinding was an understaement

Many thanks for this will as Jim when I see him

I think the problem is else where the cover was taken off and all push rods were okay apparently

Many thanks, will have a chat with my mechanic Jim, as i am learning is this a job for a garage or on a drive

There was a clicking noise which last about 3 minutes drove a further 5 miles before the engine started to brake the vehicle, I'm also intrigued

The trouble is the Army only upgraded about 1200 of these, 110, Defender 90 and 110, the engine has two alternators, one for the engine and one fr the radio kit so loathed to replace the engine. So a bit loathed to replace the engine

There is no hole in the block, the camshaft does turn, I understand 4 turns then stops, also it is "compressing" if that's the right term, was hoping to get the thing working for Knockhill servicemen's day in April, that's gone by the board

Thanks, the garage is used to Land Rover and a Britpart stockest

John The camshaft turns about 4, compression is heard and no signs of holes in the block, as its a Tithonous and of the 3 models which were modified to this standard only 1,200 I am keen to rebuild the engine in order to keep authenticity, yes have a few other bots to do but engine first Richard

Sorry I'm with alcoholics anonymous and yes was thinking of them as they have done a tow on a different vehicle,

I didn't do the work and wasn't available, to see, the thread on that is Camshaft woes. My understand he has taken a cover off, yup I'm a mechanical idiot but learning, and says the push rods and rockers okay, therefore deeper inside the block. The thought is a con rod but not definite, I am on an open drive with no cover or kit to lift bits out, gravel drive Richard

Just got a response from the Police it is required to be carried not towed, rats and a few other words comes into mind

I think safest answer is to get a flat bed to transport it, was hoping to tow but doesn't look practical, last option will be to phone police

Many thanks a bit more digging needed I think, thankfully its not urgent Richard

It looks as though I may have to arrange to transport my Land Rover to a Mechanic with a garage. The vehicle has a valid MoT and insurance. I have a question; 1. Can I tow it behind a vehicle when under SORN, the rear will have the number plate and lights of the towing vehicle If this is mot possible I will have to arrange a flat bed Thanks in advance Richard

Many thanks, I have one other source that's come to light but not sure if available

Will try when I have a spare minute, trouble being self employed needs to get money in to pay for the more interesting stuff

Thanks they were first port of call unfortunately nothing, still looking

I have my article re Cam Shaft woes, I am trying to print this off fo the mechanic, I remember on the previous site this was done without the adverts i.e. les clutter, I cant seem to find that here Richard

Just spoke to a local 4x4 garage reckons about £1k to fix, need to save up for that

Richard Thanks always believe learn as you go, as I was 100 miles away and my son was shown but not sure when I called jim need to get idea not sure, would have preferred to been there to clarify, remember reading a book re submarines in second world war the CO had the engineer explain till the CO understood how the bits worked, same here. Richard

Yes have parts manual both civie and MoD, and boxes, unfortunately I'm not covered, looking for tent to Acquire tomorrow

Richard my standard but learning, is open bonnet yup an engine, i have just learnt to change oil and deisel, so if i explain thing as an idiot please understand I'm learning, i do feel in aw of people who get what looks unsalvagable then next looks brand new. On the front of the engine is a 41 mm "nut" Jim says he can crank that for 4 turns then stops, he says it is compressiing, he has taken the. Top of the engine off and checked pistons and i think push rods and can't see a problem there, hence assumption of con rod, I'm on a drive and no cover. Jim is a professional mechanic and i trust him Richard

Richard I am a mechanical dunce you are probably right, just the sinking feeling in stomach when thinking that we need a garage to help and more than likely misheard on the telephone Richard