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    tottot replied to the thread Problems starting and temp gauge issue after work on instrument wiring.
    You can check your engine temp with a hand held IR temp reader, aim at thermostat housing, top hose and radiator just after you have stopped.
    Jun 16, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Hicap phill's post in the thread Intercooler Mounting Rubbers - Look Familiar? with Like Like.
    Look on fleabay. Are yours the same size as the LR standard bracket?
    Jun 15, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Luke2025's post in the thread Disco 2 D2 Body burnt, friday 13th.. fml. with Sad Sad.
    Alright Guys, If you read my introduce me post, this is the burnt out D2… All my fault. I had a lapse in what I normally would do, I left a dirty greasy rag on the rear drivers axle and it caught fire from a bit of glue that was on fire from...
    Jun 15, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Rivetting In A Tight Spot - Tooling Recommendations.
    No chance, mine was used on the Ark, plenty to choose from on the ebay just pick one with a tapered nose.
    Jun 15, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Rivetting In A Tight Spot - Tooling Recommendations.
    I have a plier type rivet tool that has a smaller head than my lazy tongs.
    Jun 15, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Stubborn Fuel Filter Remical.
    An easy way to gain access is to release bonnet stay and lean bonnet back against screen, support with a long stick for safety. As I remember the 19j filter is the old type that does not unscrew. A bolt on the top/middle part of housing goes...
    Jun 15, 2025
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    tottot reacted to miktdish's post in the thread Squeaking / scraping noises - belts? with Like Like.
    Well done you have narrowed down the fault on your 25+ year old engine to either the water pump or the PAS pump. If I were you I would treat the engine to an OEM quality replacement of both items which would do you for another 15 to 20+ years...
    Jun 15, 2025
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    tottot reacted to skint-as-usual's post in the thread Rear wiper motor repair. with Like Like.
    No
    Jun 14, 2025
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    tottot reacted to LandyMichael's post in the thread Battery warning light with new alternator with Like Like.
    Problem found!! Removed the battery light cable from the alternator stud and connected it to the alternator pin, and everything works fine! It would seem there is an issue with the alternator stud terminal - spoken to the supplier and waiting to...
    Jun 13, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Range Rover sport l320 all terrain tires help.
    You are asking in the Series land rover section, Suggest you move to Range Rover Threads.
    Jun 13, 2025
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    tottot reacted to redborderreivers's post in the thread Series3 diesel engine stop pull cable steering lock interlock with Like Like.
    Just to advise you all i stock loads of unf and unc stainless screws on my website www. britstainless.co.uk or my ebay store of the same name, if you need any help just ask, thanks brian
    Jun 13, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    Clicks can come from partially seize UJ, have had one totally seize and boy did that result in a vibration that nearly shook steering wheel out of my hands. The joint in question was well hot but when cooled I was able to drive home. Not saying...
    Jun 13, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Battery warning light with new alternator.
    Pretty simple check, with volt meter connected at alternator output when engine running you should have 13 to 14v showing. However as yours is a fitted for radio military model than it would have had a 24v system. Has it been converted...
    Jun 13, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    Clonks while moving off/slowing down are usually related to axle play both front and rear in places like the various rods and links and bush's that attach them to chassis. A classic is the A frame joint on top of the rear diff but this would not...
    Jun 13, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread 200Tdi.
    I don't have the special tool either and have just carefully tapped around the seal to seat it' I do second @miktdish above re the seal, those brown ones fit easy enough but do not last in this situation and many have started to leak in a few...
    Jun 12, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Discovery 1 Anti-Roll Bars on a Defender.
    Well at least others may benefit from your info.
    Jun 12, 2025
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    tottot reacted to redborderreivers's post in the thread Series3 diesel engine stop pull cable steering lock interlock with Like Like.
    Thanks yes. Agree, ill have a go tomorrow afternoon and see.if i can drive a tappered drift through to raise the paul, if i can do that ill make a tubular tapered tool with a split in to feed through in front if the cable shaft to get it back...
    Jun 12, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread 200Tdi.
    Be careful not to contaminate running surface if you add sealer [ original seal had a sealer already on the outside] Locating seal in housing can be done by careful tapping around the seal if seal fitting tool not available. One chap on here...
    Jun 12, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Problems starting and temp gauge issue after work on instrument wiring.
    Voltage readings are not the be all and end all of how well an wire delivers power, if it can not supply sufficient amps things will not work. This goes for any other connection such as the spade connection on the starter. Poor connection, no...
    Jun 12, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Anaconda's post in the thread Problems starting and temp gauge issue after work on instrument wiring with Like Like.
    https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/relay-guide.html They are pin numbers.
    Jun 12, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread 200Tdi.
    Plus one on the above regards Original seal. Not sure about the one in post above as see no guide. OEM seal that comes with a plastic guide to get it in place correctly, also OEM gasket for housing that has pre applied sealer on it. Fitting...
    Jun 12, 2025
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    tottot reacted to TR3a's post in the thread Rear Springs with Like Like.
    Well……I found the rattle. It was a strange noise, more like two pieces of sheet metal contacting each other rather than a heavy clatter. Anyway….the rattle came from the n/s front. By sheer luck I noticed that the shock absorber had no threads...
    Jun 12, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Death wobble and swivel pin preload..
    If the bolt holes in the brackets for the panhard have worn over size that will also needs sorting or you are wasting your time just renewing bolts an bushes, had to sort the axle one on mine, rusted thin, worn oval.
    Jun 12, 2025
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    tottot reacted to redborderreivers's post in the thread Series3 diesel engine stop pull cable steering lock interlock with Like Like.
    Thanks yes. Agree, ill have a go tomorrow afternoon and see.if i can drive a tappered drift through to raise the paul, if i can do that ill make a tubular tapered tool with a split in to feed through in front if the cable shaft to get it back...
    Jun 11, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Series3 diesel engine stop pull cable steering lock interlock.
    There is a mechanical lock that prevents the pull going back in until the key is turned to the on position. Perhaps because it came out to far [ location screw lost perhaps] the lock pawl is now in the way for the pull shaft to go back in. I...
    Jun 11, 2025
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    tottot reacted to Fatrover's post in the thread Hand brake button and plunger rods with Like Like.
    I've just had the whole thing out and it seems the hook had rotated somehow and so could pop out, I've turned it through 180 and it seems to fit snugly ...I've also squeezed the sides of the handle in the vice so hopefully it'll hold against it a...
    Jun 11, 2025
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    tottot reacted to redborderreivers's post in the thread Series3 diesel engine stop pull cable steering lock interlock with Like Like.
    thanks appreciated
    Jun 11, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Hand brake button and plunger rods.
    The cross bolt of the link plate may need tightening. Hook on link rod may need a tweek so it holds better. Side plates of lever may need a little squeeze to prevent rod hook escape. Button only rotates if hook has come out or its threads to rod...
    Jun 11, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Series3 diesel engine stop pull cable steering lock interlock.
    Key has to be in the on position for pull to go all the way in. [ or may just go in with screws removed ] one or tother.
    Jun 11, 2025
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    tottot replied to the thread Cold lower hose.
    ALLO ALLO, I will say this one more time. You are trying like many before you to get an old at least 40 years gauge along with its equally old wiring and regulator to be accurate. If it does happen it will be just pot luck and will not last as...
    Jun 9, 2025
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