• johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread Swivel Grease Change - LR Discovery 1 300tdi 97.
    Remove the swivel seal and let grease drip out. Refit seal and fill with new grease. Make sure to turn the wheels so new grease passes the goes into the swivel and not on top of it.
    May 3, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread 200tdi overheating.
    My thermostat opens at 85’ on an analogue dial. That equates to 3/4 the way up the Land Rover temp dial
    May 1, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread Disco 2 Legroom issue.
    Extend the seat rails so you can put the seat back further.
    Apr 15, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread TD5 Missfire..
    If there’s any oil in ecu, it needs the injector loom replacing and clean ecu port best you can
    Apr 10, 2025
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    johnlad replied to the thread VNT turbo on 300tdi Issue.
    That’s all above my pay grade lol. I believe factory set is 1 bar of boost.
    Mar 29, 2025
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    johnlad replied to the thread My injector pump is pouring fuel - 200tdi.
    Had mine done at Diesel Bobs last year, £400 inc vat.
    Mar 25, 2025
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    johnlad replied to the thread My injector pump is pouring fuel - 200tdi.
    I’d say the boost pin makes more difference, It’s like most tuning things, it’s a game of diminishing returns. I’ve a turner performance head with turbo technics vnt turbo, so the extra fuelling is required to get the best from the other mods...
    Mar 22, 2025
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    johnlad replied to the thread My injector pump is pouring fuel - 200tdi.
    Boost ring alters the advance timing ever so slightly, allowing fuel to burn better at high revs, supposedly increasing power at the top end.
    Mar 22, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread 1 year old Defender 90 with 50 miles - service/oil change.
    New defender service interval is 2 years or 21000 miles, whichever comes sooner.
    Mar 21, 2025
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    johnlad replied to the thread VNT turbo on 300tdi Issue.
    Are you taking the boost measurement by T-ing off the boost pipe to the fuel pump, as close as possible to the turbo. Your always going to loose some pressure due to pipe expansion and joints in the flow. I get around 1.4 bar on the boost gauge...
    Mar 20, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread VNT turbo on 300tdi Issue.
    Ive got one of there vnt’s on my 200tdi, they come factory set at 1.5 bar.
    Mar 20, 2025
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    johnlad replied to the thread FL2 versus BMW X5?.
    You can wash an X5 without the doors falling off!😂😂
    Mar 20, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread SLICKSHIFT.
    I’ve fitted one to my lt77 box, found it very difficult to get it set properly. Yes it solves gear changes feeling like stirring a bowl of soup but often difficult to get into gear without a lot of force, and having to ‘find’ the gears...
    Mar 20, 2025
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    johnlad replied to the thread Discovery 5 Security and Immobilisers.
    Switch off keyless entry, it stops the doors being unlocked by people using scanners. Later model Land Rovers have all had extra security added during software updates making them difficult to steal hence insurance premiums lowering. Ghosts are...
    Mar 16, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread Black smoke on putting my foot down.
    Mot emissions is done at tick over so shouldn’t be a problem
    Mar 11, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread JLR indifference..
    Either keep the car and drive it or sell it on.
    Mar 8, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread Do these exist?.
    Google shows a few companies selling them. Approx £125
    Mar 7, 2025
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    johnlad replied to the thread 200tdi shredding cambelt..
    In picture 2 it looks like the washer used to centre the pulley isn’t fully home
    Mar 5, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread Driven: New Defender - On & Off Road. Is it a Pretender?.
    Had my D300 110 Defender for 20 months from new and no issues regarding reliability and it’s a great vehicle on and off road, However off road you soon realise what big cars they are, for example, Stile end in the Lake District, getting through...
    Mar 5, 2025
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    johnlad replied to the thread 200tdi shredding cambelt..
    https://www.turnerengineering.co.uk/products/err-2530-tensioner-timing-belt-200tdi?srsltid=AfmBOoqwIDzl6CXX1NoK89iWb6aQE-JGZ9kNL0HFxJEuNg_xqB-Jr_XU
    Mar 2, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread 200tdi shredding cambelt..
    Yeah it was a genuine one but no where near that price. When compared to the new pattern part, it has a lot less play in the bearing.
    Mar 2, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread 200tdi shredding cambelt..
    I’ve had this, swapped tensioner pulley for a genuine item instead of the one in the belt kit, seems to of done the job.
    Mar 2, 2025
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    johnlad replied to the thread Double beeping when locking (Defender L663 130).
    I press lock button on remote once to lock and twice to deadlock, get a single beep when deadlocked and mirrors fold in.
    Feb 28, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad reacted to tom1979's post in the thread SP 4x4. with Like Like.
    I did order rear door for a Defender from them and it had a dent in one corner. They were not interested and referred me to their terms and conditions! Personally I would never use them again, they are selling fairly fragile parts and if they...
    Feb 20, 2025
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