My 03 Disco with 64K miles was seeping coolant between the head and block. After reading everything I could on this forum, and conversing with Disco Mike, I tackled the job on my own. Had the heads resurfaced and a valve job done. I decided to use ARP head studs instead of the TTY bolts. My truck was built after the "Death Zone" for oil pumps, but I decided to change it anyway. The cam was showing some signs of wear, so in went a new cam, lifters and timing chain. New water pump, belt, and hoses and a grey 180 degree thermostat. New plugs and STI wires. The truck fired right up, and is running great. I took my time, read the Rave for each step and didn't have too much trouble. I must have used every swivel socket and extension I own!

 

you should have a few years without ripping into that again, hopefully.
One question did you have any trouble putting on the right head with the ARP studs (it looks close to the booster) or did you put the studs in after that head was on?

 

I put the heads in place, then threaded the studs into the block. I had to remove the sheet metal shield on the side of the booster, just two easy to reach nuts.

 

Land rover and Studdie you must be a glutton for punishment

 

So, how is it running?

 

I thought that was the way it would have to be done lay the head them insert the studs and tighten them with an Allen wrench from the top.

 

Wowzers! I'm impressed, AND jealous. You've got many Rovering years ahead of you.