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Hi I’ve a 109 V8 with fuel tank under passenger seat. The engine dies after a few seconds unless the fuel cap is off. How do I go about unblocking the fuel breather as I think that’s the issue. Tks.

Hi all My Stage 1 V8 is for sale. It was a fire engine on a Private airfield - sirens still working - before being restored and repainted a couple of years ago. Bodywork and chassis are remarkably straight. It has covered around 29k miles. Based nr Aylesbury. Happy to provide more info/photos...

Hi all I live down a mile long track which is little bumpy. When I drive down it there is a squeak from the plastic end caps on the dash (at least I think that is where it is coming from). The RH plastic cap looks as though it comes off easily. The LH has the airbag deactivation key slot. Is...

Hi all When I select the AUX button there is a buzzing noise which stops when I plug in a bluetooth USB dongle. Any ideas pls?

Hi all. I had a P0101 error code and have changed both MAFs and air filters. Do i need to reset the readings as I now have 0175 running Rich code. Will this settle down with a journey or two? Thanks. RR L322 5.0SC

Hi I recently bought a Stage 1. The previous had some work done and it was left running but not very well. As an example there vacuum hose from the brake servo to the manifold was not connected. Braking was interesting. There are various electrical wires that are not connected but there is...

Hi all. I’ve just bought a Stage 1. It’s previously had new pads, brake cylinders, hoses et al but has not been drive Since. The brakes work when pumped. Before I start the full bleed process are there any hints or tips specific to this vehicle as it’s a bit of a bitsa. thanks

Hi all 1987 110. Brakes are poor. Bled and rebled. New front callipers and pads. New rear pads and brake cylinders. When brake pedal pressed there is a hiss and pedal travels almost to the floor. Is it the M cyl, brake servo? Any ideas pls. Thanks.

Hi. My engine had a rebuild after 40+ years in a barn Passed MoT fine. Was returned to me v low on fuel. Didn’t realise quite how low. Started up. Fine on tickover but under load it splutters like crazy. Smell of fuel. No power, can’t get into 3rd/4th. Popping as you drive. Then after a mile or...

Hi all I have bought an old 110 which needed a bit of TLC. Clutch has been fixed, brakes now working and the majority of the electrical probs fixed. I have one final issue. The nr side sidelights won't work. It isn't an earth issue as the rear brake light works. I have also fitted a new front...

Hi all I’ve bought a tired 110 which needs a new brake line from the driver side brake to the passenger side. There were no pre-made replacements for NRC7801 that I could find so I bought a “flexible” brakeline. It’s arrived and it’s about as flexible as wood. It’s essentially metal tubing...

Morning I have just bought a 110 truck cab which has had a tough life. Mechanically it is excellent: had a really neat 200tDI Defender engine upgrade, chassis and bulkhead in great condition. The bodywork, however, is rougher than a badger's arse. The doors have the usual crumbling interior...

Good afternoon all. I have had probs with the brakes on my 90 for a while. The master cylinder was replaced recently, the servo passes the usual tests, the garage that fitted the MC have bled the brakes again and there are new pads on the rear. It has a Disco 1 front axle/discs. Essentially the...

Afternoon all. I am trying to replace a blowing exh gasket. New one ordered from Bearmach. When I tried to instal this PM the exh manifold studs are poorly aligned against the head. three of the top studs are a tight squeeze, the fourth (end) stud (and I have tried from both ends) will not...

Morning all 300TDI 90 with a Kenlowe fan fitted. Recently the thermometer has been moving past N (but NOT overheating), especially if I am travelling slowly along an overgrown lane. I would like a manual switch to run the fan but I don't actually know whether it works. I have read some info...

Hi. My leaking inlet manifold was blowing oil over the engine so I’ve a new gasket. Inlet manifold came off without issue - the two long bolts were missing! The exh manifold was also missing bolts/studs. All now undone but the mani won’t budge. Normally I’d count the bolts to check if any have...

Morning all I am a spannering novice so pls excuse any stupidity. My 90's transmission brake is dreadful. I have been thru the whole process of tightening up the brake drum, releasing some of the tension etc to try to adjust it and I have also tightened the brake cable but without success...

Hi all I have a misfiring 300tdi. I went laning a couple of weeks ago, spending 12 hours in my 90. Some of the driving was quite harsh on the car and me! The car temp went slightly over normal but the electric fan didn't have to kick in. Water lever seems fine. There is no residue on the oil...

Hi all I have an 1986 90 and a 1955 S1 currently being rebuilt after spending 43 years in a barn. With the current situ I am spending some time on the 90 to bring her back into shape.