300Tdi rebuild Quick road test. Part 17. End of series

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[@ashifkhan582]

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[@touretz]

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[@philthorpe4549]

Must be a hell of a satisfaction element in hearing that thing run so well when you've fettled it all with your own mitts Mike. What a bloody difference you've made to that truck. Well done.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks Phil!

[@lisalock8009]

we always enjoy your rides out keep them coming. Dave & Lisa south wales UK

[@BritannicaRestorations]

It was a fantastic sunny morning and I thought I would go for a tootle and then it went all grey!

[@SiCrewe]

Instant thumbs-up as soon as I heard the engine start. Dunno if it's the egine, the exhaust or the way the camera's picking up sound but that engine sounds smooooooooth.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I think the balancing paid off..

Hi Mike 🤔 just saying thanks again taking us along with road trip 👍 going to have to play catch up 👍 been busy month over here for us 🤔 keep safe and say well and be strong 👍 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Welcome back!

[@greebo7857]

Those bloody STOP signs would drive me mad. Nice job on the engine Mike.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

See why manuals are not so popular here..

[@fastinradfordable]

If having to stop and shift truly bothers you. Maybe it’s been too long since you tried the alternative. Walking or bicycle

[@dieselhatz4247]

Jesus, that engine sounds so quiet, your right about the balancing. It pulls amazingly as well. Hope the owner treats her right, and services/maintains on time with quality fluids and parts. Be sad to see it go. Thank you for all the videos.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I hope so too!

[@WizzardPrang]

That engine sounds lovely. 👍🏻

[@BritannicaRestorations]

It does!

[@davidhays7749]

Well done on a superb engine rebuild, I've thoroughly enjoyed the series and love the smooth sound of the 300. Thanks for taking us for a tour of your town as well, it looks really nice.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@philipwilkinson3916]

Thank you Mike!, really informative. I'm going to miss my daily 'lets see what Mikes done on that 300 tdi today' viewing!. Cheers, Phil

[@edwardnsubuga613]

Much appreciated Mike, i've watched and enjoyed all the details from day one!, wishing it wouldn't come to an end🤪🤪. Keep up the good works and tutorials,my disco 1 tdi 300 is currently under restoration going by your guidance,will also change to your modified clutch fork that was ordered last year. Cheers Mike.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Awesome, thank you!

[@deniscudahy4549]

Well done Mike followed this from day one great to see it on the road and some of you lovely countryside,roll on the next project I mean job 👍👍👍👍

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Sounds good!

[@PhilUys]

Hi Mike, that ticking sound is from the speedometer. It is an easy fix. Remove the speedometer completely then pull out the rubber bung. Insert a small screwdriver into the speedometer drive and turn it. Look into the opening were the rubber plug was removed and you will see a small metal clip moving about. That is causing the clicking sound. A little bit of grease on the end of a screwdriver squeezed on to the loose metal clip keeps it quit. It does work. Did it yesterday to a clicking speedo. Cheers.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ianlockwood7842]

Love the Guisborough / Middlesbrough Reference lol, I'm watching in Stockton On Tees.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

If Lennoxville was near Middlesbrough there would be nowt left!

[@lenhornsey2175]

Lovely job Mike. Nothing nicer than going out for a drive and listening to that 300tdi music. Thanks for this vid.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GrumpsBarn]

....that engine has been transformed....sounds amazing mate!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks Paul!

[@bigm383]

Thanks for taking us all for a drive. The autumn colours do look beautiful. We are enduring some sort of polar weather effect in Australia. Engine sounds very smooth. You're correct, a good radiator would complete the job.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yes I saw you had a bit of snow there!

[@bigm383]

@@BritannicaRestorations 😀😀

[@dazman1973]

Great series of videos, so good watching a master at work. 👍🏻

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@melgregory7339]

Some beautiful trees, there, Mike, the roads look almost as bad as Shropshire roads.

[@timothycoupe2738]

Nice job sir, sounds great that, glad you mentioned that ticking from the Speedo, been wondering wtf that was on my new one, I knew it was coming from behind the dash but only at certain speeds,👍 every day's a school day

[@Badfinger7761]

Lovely sounding motor. Music to the ears. 🎶👍

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Couldn't agree more!

[@dpd6401]

Bloody ripper job Mike, drives beautifully. Interesting seeing your suburban Canada. Thought your deciduous trees would already be losing their leaves. So different to Australia.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks! Mike

[@fastinradfordable]

It’s a WIDEeeeeee ass country. It is somewhere...

[@owensteele1274]

17:00 to 18:00 Even the Defender seemed to struggle with the terrain on that part of the route. I totally feel your frustration Mike.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

'Tis a tad bumpy!

[@harveysmith100]

Have you ever noticed that in the really posh areas, the roads are smooth as silk. Funny that.?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I had offer of a nice Aston Martin years ago - nice cars but totally crap roads Stick to the Defender..

[@leighriley6277]

That was awesome mate, thoroughly enjoyed looking around where you live, it's a beautiful place.... That motor does sound so sweet 👍👍

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Bananaextreme]

Another great video, many thanks. You have inspired me to get my own Defender videos online :-) Any support in getting it out there much appreciated. By the way you have saved me loads of money with all of your tips and technical knowledge. Many thanks.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I will check it out

[@harveysmith100]

Making Land Rovers better. That engine will be good for 500'000km if it has regular oil changes. I totally agree with rebuilding rather than replacing with something you have no history of. All the little bits that wear out have been replaced and you found out so many things that had been mistreated, the clutch, engine mounts etc. There is nothing like a reliable diesel that starts on the button.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks - it was 0c the other night and started first flick - no glow plugs

[@nickboylen6873]

Britannica Restorations Ltd, they deleted them on the 2.8, didn’t they? Mid winter in Canada would be different, but you shouldn’t need the glow plugs for cold starts in summer or all year round in Europe. The trick is getting the fuel system airtight.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I think they were fitted cut not wired up

[@Reaper4367]

Awesome job cobber. I only have to sort out the lack of power 'down low'. Pulls like a scalded cat from about 1100ripprms. Beautiful town mate. Though i reckon its the same mob 'repairing' the roads here in Queensland. patches and pieces and doesnt last long. Some nice looking old houses over there. Cheers for the road trip. :)

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Very true!

[@clausrasmussen5988]

Hi Mike. the 300 TDI engine sounds great. good work you have done.👍

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks 👍

[@666DW]

Being new to the channel and having watched and thoroughly enjoyed the whole series of videos of the 300Tdi rebuild one thing keeps crossing my mind, and that is your an Englishman presumably living in Canada, whose livelihoods is repairing and restoring Land Rovers. Is there a story behind this as I’m so interested in the story behind your career before leaving the UK and the reasons for moving to Canada. I really didn’t think that defenders were that popular that side of the world.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

They are very popular but there is a 15 year rule that says vehicles cannot be imported under 15 years old so we get all the crap from Africa and Europe One day I will do a video one me!

[@666DW]

Britannica Restorations Ltd it’s a good job Canada have your expertise to repair all that Land Rover African crap😂

[@nickboylen6873]

That engine came out fantastically, Mike. Well done. The area looks beautiful this time of year. Those roads, though... the mechanics might be worse in Ghana, but the roads are a lot better!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Many thanks!

[@gazzafloss]

Blimey Mike, I've never seen so many stop signs in a short space, and those roads...oy, oy. That Tdi runs nice, with all your good work, it should be good for years, they're a fine old basic means of transport, not anything special but they do the job.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

See why automatics are popular here...

[@RoverAddis]

Thank you mike for making all these videos helps a lot...car sounds great I was hoping for a run up on ur dirt road near your house the small hill...and also please link up some of the staff you used especially the seals ...cheers mate

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Next time!

[@gavinferguson]

great job on the engine and lots of work on that truck to keep you going fir years we had a -5c here in scotland this week then we are further north than you

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks 👍

[@sweed58]

Sounds good

[@waynethepain]

Nice job, sounds great!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks a lot!

[@garrydavis3475]

Nicely done ✅

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jamescunliffe9872]

Tarmac not too dissimilar to Yorkshire! Think the cold snap may be related to California intentional smoke blocking the sun,thin kingspan sheets as insulation makes a huge difference but needs backing to stop condensation:)

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Interesting!

[@graemelliott3942]

Wow the Landy drives well👍🍺. And what a beautiful area you live in!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

It sure is!

[@murantrupja393]

Looks veri sweet working, ,good job Thanks for sharing the videos

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thank you too!

[@buzzwor]

Mike excuse my ignorance, but do you need to run the engine in as you've done so much work and added new parts. Lovely job.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

It does but gently run will be fine - not towing 3 ton trailers!

[@evanjones2539]

Well done.. engine sounds smoother and quieter at the end of the video, any chance of setting the camera to "mirror" you scare the shoite out of me driving down the wrong side of the road.. Stay safe matey..

[@BritannicaRestorations]

lol!

[@WhosAGoodDogue]

Did (or do) you have a sign in the back window saying ''Running in'' as yer taking it easy on the new build? - Is that even required anymore? But, I'm more chuffed than a little steam train to see this out of yer shop. It now means you can get the Range Rover in before the snow arrives. (commented before 6 mins in, so you may have already mentioned these plans). Keep on keeping on! Dogue.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Maybe you do not know but the RR is on hold because we bought a full RRC in Maine USA just an hour away, for a full interior and parts we were missing, but timing was bad as the Covid1984 hit and the boarder was closed The owner who is American has decided to go down and pick it up with a trailer but will have to go into quarantine for 14 days to come back to Canada What a carry on!

[@WhosAGoodDogue]

@@BritannicaRestorations - Ahh, I see. Y'know, you _may_ have mentioned that in a previous video, but I can't remember. It's been a while since the last RR video, and I've been engrossed in this rebuild. Aye, yer reet about the 1984, it's fecked things up all over the planet. It's a bit of a concern now that it's reached Lennoxville. Bloody kids/students, drinking and partying and not socially distancing. They think they're invincible. And then they travel all over and take the C19 with them. Us old buggers have to be careful now. And aye, that leather skirt _was_ a bit on the tight side. A bit short too if you ask me. Was more like a belt with a hem. Was she on her way to work the nearest lamp-post or street corner d'ye reckon? LOL. Lastly, instead of wearing a clarty mask, (the virus can stick to the outside gunk), would you be allowed to wear a face visor? Hmmm, failing that, howsabout walking into the shops wearing yer welding helmet? And lastly of lastly, if the RR is on the back burner, what's next then? Huh? HUH? (A well earned rest is my opinion, but rests don't pay the bills) All de best Bwana Mike. Dogue.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

I am having next week off to sort out my heating and apartment before winter - new carpet to put down - I have had it 2 years and not got round to it!

[@WhosAGoodDogue]

@@BritannicaRestorations - You get yersel a well earned break for a bit...we'll still all be here for when ye get back. Take a Sabbatical if you can afford to, cos you've been busting yer arse non stop and deserve one. Hmmm. New carpet....up and running heating...comfy chair...cat on yer knee, glass of whisky...SORTED! All the best. Dogue.

[@Inknet1]

whats with all the stop sign? Why don't they just have give way? You need good brakes over there

[@BritannicaRestorations]

That is why automatics are popular!

[@du7ch384]

So how were the temps with the dubious rad Mike, presume you swapped the water with a coolant mix or are you waiting for a rad swap? BTW the engine seemed really willing and plenty of torque. Big thumbs up!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

As we have had some frosty nights I filled with antifreeze Temp seems fine, but I have to go an find out about fitting a bigger core to this rad

[@mattluszczak8095]

Hey mike i think there is a same size radiator in the states but 5 core

[@edd6113]

Didn't realise you had so many green lane's in the land of syrup

[@mattluszczak8095]

Hey mike how does the motor feel compared to a used 300tdi. Thinking out loud what a new defender would run like. Is it all the same? Owner should of installed a upgraded turbo core from allisport? Wonder how that would of went..?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

It feels tight but that is to be expected A rebuilt Tdi does take quite a bit of running in I will be sorting the rad soon

[@edwardnsubuga613]

By asking this, it seems like you read my mind 😄 😄!

[@mattluszczak8095]

Well yeah every landy you buy isnt new. Allways wondered how a fresh 300tdi would go like

[@347lbs]

3 sleeps?

[@gibsonethirty2836]

G'Day Mike. She goes like a little ripper hey. Now I know that Deefers have a solid live axle but I think on that beasty someone has welded that rear axle to the chassis, talk about a BEAM Axle, damn matey I reckon my beefed up 130 HD Rear Suspension is softer and smoother than that one! Next you'll be needing a chiropractor just to sort out your back if you keep driving that 110. :D LOL

[@BritannicaRestorations]

After a quick drive I found the rear socks are topping out - someone fitted taller springs but STD shocks - will be changing them today for some Terrafirma I have in stock

[@gibsonethirty2836]

@@BritannicaRestorations Ahh, are those the ones you pulled out of that other 90 a while back?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

No these have been on the shelf a while

[@gibsonethirty2836]

@@BritannicaRestorations Well that's going to be a bonus for the owner, I've not had any experience with Terrafirma Gear (shocks, suspension parts) but some people swear by them, others curse them. I use Koni Shocks as they are the toughest I can find that are suitable for conditions here in Australia in my view. Will be interesting to see how the Terrafirma Shocks go.

[@petersmith4455]

hello mike, engine sounds good now,hope the owner will change the oil every 6000 miles,i expect he will get a Titanic bill for this job, i love those trucks with bonnets which we do not have in england are they 40 ton rated ?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

By the state of the roads I think 400tons! Actually out of interest, truck have to have lighter loads in spring time as the ground thaws the asphalt can go mushy and cause ruts

[@koturaljkoroler5052]

Great work, purrs like a diesel! How much money is in parts? Labour i dont wanna know, never enough i think

[@BritannicaRestorations]

A lot!

[@mmurphy2528]

I'd have turned out of that motel into the wrong lane, deffo ! 😎

[@axelboldt5101]

Best regards your!! Your Fan Axel

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thanks!

[@axelboldt5101]

Listen I want to make a overhole of tansver and gearbox and order the spares from you it should be first a Thank you I dont know how much it will cost when I send up to you and let it make you it runs 300000km now So how can I reach you and order @@BritannicaRestorations

[@axelboldt5101]

@@BritannicaRestorations Because I really like you not only the mechanic!!! Its how you feel

[@WhosAGoodDogue]

@@axelboldt5101 - Hopefully you are in Canada. If not, it will be far too expensive to send the transfer and gearbox to him to overhaul!! But, you can email Mike here: [e-mail] (britrest (at) britrest dot com)

[@750VFR]

Could you not have made the rear carrier studs UNF, they don't have to match the wheels? Or could you have robbed those on the bonnet? Excellent series. (Daughter says if I was smart I could be a smart rrs). 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 😂

[@BritannicaRestorations]

But you know someone will mix up the nuts...

[@750VFR]

My other favourite phrase 'unintended consequences' 😯

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Nice one!

[@kevinbarry71]

I enjoyed watching the series; the worst part is, at the end of all this, you have an old Defender. I presume earplugs are included. Of course if you drive it long enough; you won't need them

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Actually that was as loud as it got - The camera was 2 feet away and I had no mic

[@kevinbarry71]

We Americans usually blame, or credit, Canada for cold weather. I didn't know it went the other way

[@ashifkhan582]

Hey

[@jameskerr5756]

Thought the roads in the UK were sh@te. Well they are but pretty much as bad there by the look of it!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yeap = they can be pretty bad!

[@pinkyn0se]

Ffs you must waste so much fuel with those stop signs over there...

[@BritannicaRestorations]

That is why automatics are so popular