Search found 344 matches

by Highlander
Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Diesel Engine
Replies: 6
Views: 5734

Diesel Engine

I've got an SJ tintop I'd like to put a diesel engine into. I know the Peugeot 1.9 and the Isuzu engines have been done but I'm really just looking for something small and simple, not even really looking for a turbo engine, don't need the torque and power of these larger engines, really just somethi...
by Highlander
Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Compression Test G13BA
Replies: 9
Views: 10971

Re: Compression Test G13BA

Tried some of your ideas guys cheers :thumbup: Borrowed the garage next doors compression tester and tried my three again, with the same results, so my tester looks to be ok. I've now tried it with plugs in and out and with the carb opened up fully and with oil down the plug holes but the same resul...
by Highlander
Tue Jun 04, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Compression Test G13BA
Replies: 9
Views: 10971

Re: Compression Test G13BA

Cheers guys, thats the same sort of range of answers i've been finding, 150-200psi I've been doing a compression test on my son's engine, he has a broken valve and scored cylinder so we're fitting another engine. the readings i got from his were 0, 145, 145, 145 I've also measured three of mine now,...
by Highlander
Tue Jun 04, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Compression Test G13BA
Replies: 9
Views: 10971

Re: Compression Test G13BA

Anyone?
by Highlander
Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Compression Test G13BA
Replies: 9
Views: 10971

Compression Test G13BA

Anyone know the specs for compression in the G13BA engine?

Did a bit of Googling but getting all different figures, probably from the different engine types.
by Highlander
Tue May 28, 2013 8:07 am
Forum: The Bar
Topic: green laneing
Replies: 1
Views: 2550

Re: green laneing

Yeah but when you get stuck theres nothing better to pull you out than two and a half tonnes of Landrover ;)
by Highlander
Mon May 27, 2013 10:18 am
Forum: Builds and Projects
Topic: Thunderbird 5
Replies: 13
Views: 11991

Re: Thunderbird 5

Its been rigorously "tested" since that pic was taken :hahaha:
by Highlander
Wed May 22, 2013 3:21 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: towing and transfer boxes
Replies: 46
Views: 51889

Re: towing and transfer boxes

yes someone who looks like me :) actually i've been stopped quite a few times over the years whilst using a-frames (illegally) both by the police and VOSA and never had one word said about it. However I also know someone who was stopped towing an uninsured car with one who got six points and a £200 ...
by Highlander
Wed May 22, 2013 2:38 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: towing and transfer boxes
Replies: 46
Views: 51889

Re: towing and transfer boxes

There are NO grey areas :D If you are towing a car with someone in it then its their responsibility to ensure that car is road legal. if its your car then both of you are in the wrong, them for driving a non road legal vehicle and you for allowing them to do so. If you are towing an empty car then i...
by Highlander
Tue May 21, 2013 2:05 pm
Forum: The Bar
Topic: Selkirk Vintage Rally 2013
Replies: 9
Views: 6039

Re: Selkirk Vintage Rally 2013