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Great - thanks ... this is my 2nd 50th, the first an L series without the plastic go faster strips, but beggars can't be choosers... I've also got a proper Land Rover ('53 plate TD5 ES Premium - 88k and only 3 owners from new, inc me). I've...

I bet the real land rover chaps are going to love this.... I've recut the NLA baffles from air filter foam, stripped and repainted the clamping frames not fixed yet (above) - but as below looks pretty oem once all clamped in and back on done...

Think you need to see an orthopaedic doctor.

Hi Everyone, The time has come, I thought I would be spared, but no. I have coolant disappearing and I can see mayonnaise in the oil, the car temperature is normal. It has 140.000 Km So I will do this, It will be my first head gasket change...

And for those interested, got it all working and wired in. Very happy having my lightbar working again and does so without tacky random switches drilled into the dash. Just need to put the roof tent and rock sliders back on and source a...

In this case, bloody Germans.

Yeah - there is a crank sensor, but not heard of them going that much. Cam sensors are a little more prone I believe. The one on it is only a year old, but then I’m not certain it was a ‘known’ brand. Just don’t want to keep trying parts...

Got to be worth a go. I know you don't know what you're getting, but maybe once from a breakers if they are expensive. If it does fix it, great, but I don't suppose it would rule it out if its still failing. While you're there a crank sensor...

Just started wiring stuff in, can confirm that these lights are tapped into main beam. Great as I ran identical wiring to another switch and will finish running up to the roof lights tomorrow. Looking tidy so far though..

Finally dealt with the horrific wheel bearing whine yesterday. After 165,000mi it was a tad unhealthy! Took advantage of the hydraulic press and bearing puller at Uni which made the job miles easier. Just had to use some cut up stock to space...