I posted this a while ago, but can't find it now. This is the way I remove glowplugs and have recently done 2 engines with 7 out of 8 being successful! The last one came out fine with the torque wrench approach and unscrewed leaving the tip of...

Oh I agree - they are very expensive generally. They have been useful to me for the odd harder-to-get part.

Here's an example of what JLR are doing ref pricing their 'original' spares.... This is somewhat typical. https://www.lrdirect.com/rtc5572-brake-calmper-front-rh https://www.lrdirect.com/afu1031-bolt-front-calmper-m12-x-40 20% off really...

Back onto this one again now. Donor car is on the ramp, warmed up and drained all fluids. Removed all failed glowplugs. One left a tip in the engine. Will add how I got that out in the glowplug thread. All disconnections made on top and all...

Glad you have it back on the road

just come back from sunny norfolk and the car went so well ans so quiet,,,,,bliss.

RAVE here, courtesy of @Hippo https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/rave-disk-maintenanve-manual-and-wiring-diagrams.385377/

Have you removed the pump for testing? I don't know, but I'm assuming you can somehow put 12v across it and get it to run (or not), but I'd only be playing with the potential dancing-pixie sparks well away from any petrol ;) If you use the...

Just for info; Jaguar Land Rover apparently have a web sale on at present (I know 'cos I have an account and I'm on a 'mailing list' :rolleyes:) Anyway - according to the mail, using code MAY20 at checkout will get you get 20% off parts and...