Don't start putting him off already.

Why the python?

Bunch of banana manifold over the top of the engine. 2.5 DI. Bulletproof engine.

As has been said - knocking, usually injectors.

Too much "Look at Me".

Welcome to the funny farm Caroline. Good advice, bad advice, never a daft question but sometimes a few daft answers. Enjoy.

You can get them on flea bay. Not quite as 'throaty' as the original vintage ones but very effective all the same.

I have a klaxon on mine.

^^^^ Mouse's big fat Landy wedding.

I have a Series 3 fitted with a Suzuki 2.8 diesel engine and 2 taxis with Nissan 2.7 diesel engines. I went on bay and found several good offers on engine oil, one of which was announced as Super Universal Tractor Oil 15W/30. I sent a message to the company asking if this oil was suitable for...

^^^ Yes, really. Read the first three words.^^^

It's your motor, do what you want with it. Just make it so that you're comfortable with it. Doesn't really matter about originality, it's still a Land Rover.

Blow all those fuses and set fire to it?

Your best bet is e-bay.

For insurance you could try TRADEX. They have offices all over the place and insure thousands of Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles.

Don't know where you are but if anywhere near York there's a bloke at Rufforth Auto Jumble sells all this sort of stuff. Sorry don't have a name or number for him. Try flea bay.

Pre-booked tours will still come under the rules regarding Private Hire Vehicles and P.C.V. an also still need hire an reward insurance.

Welcome to the funny farm Kate.

Most areas don't ask for an extra driving test but some require you to do an area knowledge test. In our area, if the vehicle is over 5 years old it is required to have 3 council tests per year as well as the ordinary MOT test. Pain in the proverbial.

I think this means it as too far advanced. Yes move pump in very small increments.