If this is the problem it may still play about until any excess oil laying in the inlet manifold or intake is clear.

I'm not a Land Rover specialist but I own a garage / MOT station and have worked in workshops for 35 years, I have had this problem where excess oil is be sent into the inlet manifold via the breather system and the engine runs out of control on its own oil. I am not too familiar with the...

Has anyone had problems with input shaft failure or other gearbox problems on late ('53 reg) defenders? I had one go and can't get it accepted under warranty as it had no oil in it by the time it was recovered to the main dealer:confused: . If it is a common problem I can fuel my arguement, can...