• Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to portokali's post in the thread Help Needed - Temperature Gauge Creeping Up on Rebuilt 300 TDI Engine with Like Like.
    Installed a new sensor and after 20 minutes the gauge does the same thing - goes to 3/4. Strangely enough, the gauge dips slightly when i press on the brakes and if I turn off the engine and restart it goes back down to below 1/2. I am now...
    Apr 28, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Hexonxonx's post in the thread 1970 SIIa Ex mod Marshall Ambulance with Like Like.
    Here's how it looks all leveled-up and with new 30x9.5 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires. The rims are LP861 6x15, which I've since found are not so common a size/part, and I'm struggling to find a matching 5th rim for the spare mounted on the...
    Apr 25, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Tom ferry's post in the thread very hot alternator with Like Like.
    Definitely go back to the single factory set up , use the wiring diagram and go through a process of elimination. See if any of the wires are melting or extremely hot to touch
    Apr 23, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to Mr Migwire's post in the thread very hot alternator with Like Like.
    out pottering around today and visited a friend, was in for a cuppa and a blether about 2 hours in total, came out to landy turned key and nothing, completley dead, stuck jump pack on her and she fired up straight away, drove home about 5 miles...
    Apr 23, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to UpandOver's post in the thread Blood, sweat & beers ! 1984 Defender 90 restoration with Like Like.
    Oh and I’ve found the ideal spray booth ! Forget building it in the garage! I’ve just been granted planning permission for an extension on the back of the house replacing my conservatory which we seldom used for a 8x6mt kitchen / family room, so...
    Apr 22, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Nodge68's post in the thread Freelander 1 Freelander EV with Like Like.
    Thankfully in the UK and most of Europe, there are charging facilities almost everywhere now. We have a 300 miles range EV, so only need to use public charging when doing road trips, when finding somewhere to charge isn't a problem, if more...
    Apr 21, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Alibro's post in the thread Freelander 1 Freelander EV with Like Like.
    The best bit is I only noticed your location AFTER leaving the last post and it occurred you might find EV's a little more challenging. 🤣
    Apr 21, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 replied to the thread Freelander 1 Freelander EV.
    In Kenya, you need the twin 90L diesel tanks of the Landcruiser to give you 1000 plus kms of range… to be on the safe side! 😆
    Apr 21, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 replied to the thread Freelander 1 Freelander EV.
    I admire what you are doing Ali, but lordy these EVs are a bit of a pain! Proper range anxiety.
    Apr 21, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to Alibro's post in the thread Freelander 1 Freelander EV with Like Like.
    Nodge and I have been musing about the idea of a Freelander EV. We agree it would make a great base for an EV conversion project due it's relatively light weight, the way the boot cubby could be extended to the fuel tank position and it's height...
    Apr 21, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to sierrafery's post in the thread Discovery TD engine cuts out under heavy acceleration. with Like Like.
    count the threads left out from the locknut on the wastegate rod, if there are less than 12 adjust it to 12 and see then with F2 removed but if it's a noticeabe difference with fuse removed than with it in place replace the wastegate modulator...
    Apr 20, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to Firebobby1's post in the thread Discovery 3 - Is it possible to avoid a moneypit? with Haha Haha.
    Sounds like a plan 👍
    Apr 19, 2025
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    Loafer61 reacted to kevstar's post in the thread Defender or Disco Axle? with Like Like.
    Radius arms are wider on the disco, measure between the brackets on both axles.
    Apr 18, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to ManfromStroud's post in the thread Defender or Disco Axle? with Like Like.
    I hope it's OK re re-open this tread, because I have a similar question regarding axle identification and rather than start a new thread, I thought it better to post on here. I own a 1998 Defender 90 300Tdi station wagon. It has disc brakes...
    Apr 18, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 replied to the thread [P38] Exhaust gases in coolant.
    Of course, Landrover temp gauges in the dash are hopeless at actually measuring temps! 😆
    Apr 18, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to slomofo's post in the thread Moth to a flame with Like Like.
    Aye - several ‘projects’ over the Years, at least latest one doesn’t feature a total loss lubrication system🤣
    Apr 17, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 replied to the thread Moth to a flame.
    Warm welcome Slo
    Apr 16, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to slomofo's post in the thread Moth to a flame with Like Like.
    Well, after a few Years in the wilderness I’ve returned to LandRover ownership - this time it’s a 2010 Discovery 4 HSE, like I don’t have enough grief in my life! It has some, errrm, issues to address - AC is fubar, brakes are interesting, the...
    Apr 16, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 replied to the thread P38A Plug leads.
    I had Magnecor ‘blue’ on the V8 when I bought it. It also came with 5 sets of plugs, two brand new so I think a number of plugs chops had been done! Although no misfires at the time, a couple of plugs ends felt loose to me. I then had a drama...
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    Apr 16, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to Rangieman123's post in the thread P38A Plug leads with Like Like.
    I always fit NGK plugs and I've never had an issue. I'd recommend not to buy Champion plugs as their quality is terrible in my experience.
    Apr 15, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to Zakmyster's post in the thread fuel/inertia switch/starting issue with Like Like.
    Im very happy to say that she is running!!!! after all the money and time its turned out to be the black plug on the ecu hadnt been clipped in properly and on the last time i parked it up it mustve just wiggled out. when i went to test the cables...
    Apr 14, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to Tempus's post in the thread No power when pulling away. with Like Like.
    Not the best pic, but will update profile when she is running and able to be moved for better angles.
    Apr 12, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to Tempus's post in the thread No power when pulling away. with Like Like.
    Hi there all. It has been a while and have finally started taking things apart. The weather , time and family have been stopping me. But sun is finally out and I have some time. I took the tappet covers off and removed the plugs. Turned it by...
    Apr 12, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to sierrafery's post in the thread Discovery 1 3.9 location of map sensor with Like Like.
    +1, no MAP.... only 4 sensors: MAF, FT, ECT, TPS
    Apr 11, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to marjon's post in the thread Discovery 3 - Is it possible to avoid a moneypit? with Haha Haha.
    Here we go again :rolleyes:. Look if you couldnt sort the "small" problem on your D1 then how are you going to approach a D3 with all its tech? Buy a Jimmy and have done with it. J
    Apr 11, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 replied to the thread I have been told…. Use Champions?.
    Thanks Phil. The old one seemed fine, it was more the 8 contacts mounted into the cap that seemed scored and ‘secondhand’. I’ll keep an eye on it!
    Apr 10, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 replied to the thread Std v’s 123 Ignition v’s Megasquirt in general, but as it relates to a V8 too….
    A new cap and rotor from SimonBBS sorted this issue, so all good there. The Disco is running nicely, but I think I’ll flush the rad (ie take it out) and refill with 50% coolant / distilled water. I’ll also take the under guard off to get at the...
    Apr 10, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to lynall's post in the thread Recommend me a grease gun please.. with Like Like.
    The Milwaukee grease gun has a little button you push to bleed the air out nice and easy to use, it is especially useful as some of the trailers I have to grease up use three whole cartridges of grease.
    Apr 10, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to Rangieman123's post in the thread Discovery 1 3.9 location of map sensor with Like Like.
    I'm almost certain that here is no MAP sensor on this system. The ECU uses a full range throttle potentiometer to determine a load signal. You will need to check for flash codes. The 14CUX ECU was a primitave unit so if you have an engine light...
    Apr 10, 2025
  • Loafer61
    Loafer61 reacted to dennisconover1971's post in the thread Discovery 1 3.9 location of map sensor with Like Like.
    Hello, I received purchased a 1994 Discovery 1 with the 3.9 engine. I have quickly fallen for this vehicle and enjoy driving it. Recently my check engine light has come on. I checked the MAF sensor and now suspect the map sensor might be the...
    Apr 10, 2025
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