You are spoiled for homegrown ideas in the LR 4x4 link. Mo

Using spacers is no different to using wheels with greater offset. Additional loading on the wheel bearing is negligible and an oft quoted forum fallacy. Mo

Signed. Mo

As you've found out, it's possible but a pain to do it in situ. I just pull the pedal housing out these days, it is more work but it makes the actual replacement so much easier. Mo

I'll certainly look forward to it ! Mo

A drop of paint on the top of the tank wouldn't go amiss Jon Mo

I have a LaSalle headlining in my 90. Excellent bit of kit, robust and functional. Recommended. Mo

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No problem norseman. Shout if you need any help, you can't be that far away. Mo

Thanks for the link to the hotwire circuit diagram Ratae. Mo

I believe you need to gently pry off the metal ring securing the glass. Mo

Borne in mind norseman, I think a certain amount jiggling will be required. If you could look the cowl out, that would be fantastic (pun intended ) Mo

That's' the truth ! Mo

I'm staying with the viscous capo. I've never had a good experience with electric. Hence the need for a cowl :) Mo

Interesting. More food for thought. Once again discool, it seems I am in your debt :) Mo

Thanks discool but I'm really looking for ESR1027 which was for the v8 rather than the tdi, the fan seems to be more central in the v8. Decent thought though, thanks. This is the type I'm looking for:

Do any of you chaps know where I can find a rad/fan cowl ESR1027 for a 3.5/3.9 v belt engine new or used. I can't find one anywhere :( Thanks in advance Mo

On a Rover axle I prefer one piece half shafts from a Discovery. Mo

I wired a bilge blower separately with its own switch and fused supply to avoid any overloading of any part of the system. I just use it to boost the airflow once the engine is fully warmed up. HTH Mo

Given your apparent level of understanding of what has happened, I'd say that repairing it yourself is perhaps beyond your ability at the moment. I'd suggest you giving it to a reputable garage to repair. Photos of underneath the vehicle of the rear diff, the rear prop, the transfer box or some...