Yeah, I've done leak back hoses last year after what I think were the originals had perished. I was only looking at the Rover injectors mainly because they increase torque which for towing would help a lot. Gonna run some injector cleaner through the next tank. Got some oil leaks to track down...

Pump timing, I have checked 4 times with pins after doing the HG/Timing belts. The shaft bolt was not touched during the repair. It was getting hard to start before doing the HG, timing wire is connected, but guess it could be failed. Although it seems hit and miss, sometimes fires up on the...

Just done the HG on my L-Series (it's on YT If you've seen 'Horace the Hippo'), and the car is still proving tough to start. I am thinking Injectors or Glow Plugs. I've read through several posts on injectors and see that switching out to Rover SDI ones is a good upgrade. Are there any part...

Got the freelander recovered home after stopping on the A1M ... a pin-sized hole on the heater matrix inlet pipe caused a nice water feature under the bonnet. New pipe ordered, really need to get the car back on the road

After being stood for 6 years, today the Freelander got it's MOT! Almost a clean bill of health with just one advisory for the rear tyres being slightly out of shape. Having done: Battery Starter Motor Alternator (complete with lower bolt previously installed wrong way) Front Discs & Pads Rear...

Oh wow, thank you, will download and take a look. Really appreciate that.

The problem was that the washer is a compression washer and just replaced with 2 sump plug washers (because the replacement was 1.5mm vs 2 as per spec). Got them from Amazon, happy to share link if allowed

Hi again The alternator has gone pop on my 98 L-Series 2.0TD. I have everything ready for the alternator to be removed, except one problem. The lower mounting bolt, I am guessing was installed the wrong way around. As a result, trying to withdraw it, the power steering high pressure line is in...

Hi there, I have a 98 Freelander 1 with the Rover 2.0D TD engine. I am trying to recommission it after my Jaguar XE blew a turbo :(. In preparation for the MOT, I have been checking all the lights, and after replacing the switch, the reverse light is stuck on (original switch didn't work). I...