To the best of my knowledge the correct oil has always been used. I made clear to the original garage (one man band) that I wanted him to use the specification in the owners manual. I also remember him apologising for the price of it (he had to buy it in specially). I have some in the garage...

That explains how it will have passed the MOT. I feel the problem is mainly on start up, when the vehicle has been running and warmed up it is much less obvious. Mike

The £900 did include other work and a class 7 MOT. The other jobs included new stainless steel brake pistons all round (over £400) and a replacement universal joint on the rear drive shaft. Still £900 (ish) was a big shock. Mike

Drivers side seat mounting frame very rusty. Just wondering where to go to buy replacements and are the drivers side/passenger side interchangeable? How complicated is it to replace these? Vehicle is Defender Hard Top 2008 Puma Thanks Mike

Thanks Scooby, The owners manual does make it clear that the battery should not be left connected to the vehicle while charging. I did consider this but had very bad cataracts and could not read the small print in the book. It also sounds as if it is complicated to remove the battery to charge...

Thanks, I once had a timing belt break on a petrol Land Rover 109 years ago. I was about to set off to Whitby to go fishing and noted the vehicle did not seem to be sounding right. Took it into a local garage for a professional opinion and they said it was OK. Half way across the North York...

Thanks for offer. Location is North Yorkshire, I travel to/from Whitby and Harrogate every Sunday. Ref fuel filter. The vehicle has been serviced from new by the same garage (not a Land Rover specialist, in fact he openly says he hates Defenders) however I thought he was doing a good job for me...

Good point! 2008 Defender 110 TDCi 75,000miles Mike

Last year I needed operations on both eyes and knew I would not be driving for +/- 6 months. I tried to read the owners manual but could not see to read!. I connected a solar charger to the battery hoping to keep it topped up as the vehicle would just be parked - big mistake! As soon as I had...

Does it have one and when does it need changing. 75,000 miles Thanks Mike

Thanks, Managed to get it working today by squirting WD40 into key hole so suggests faulty or badly maintained barrel, crisis averted but do intend to fit new barrel/unit in due course. Mike

I am wondering if someone can confirm.......... If I can determine it is just the key barrel at fault and not the rest of the unit, are the key barrels replaceable and available. I guess this would be the easiest fix. Additionally I am wondering if the ignition key barrel is exchangeable for the...

Thanks, yes the lock is often engaged and wheel needs a waggle to free it but this is not the case here. Mike

Just wondering if I could buy just the key barrel so do not have to replace whole unit? Mike

Will grease do? Mike

Good point. Wife has spare key 70 miles away and I will not be seeing her for a couple of weeks! mike

Thanks, Just to add a bit more information. I have been out this afternoon and started the vehicle 3 times, on each occasion I turned the key repeatedly and eventually the key turned fully and engine started. Mike

2008 Defender Puma. Serious problem getting key to turn, turns a few degrees then stops. Obviously knackered. Question is, is it simple to fit another of does it require a specialist?. I see they are for sale on ebay for about £50. Would very much appreciate some advice. I would rather have one...

Thanks again for replies. I have found the section in owners manual ref batteery. Thanks. The reason I am off the road is due to cataracts and I might well have looked in the manual before posting but great difficulty reading. and typing Got my wife to read it. I have connected the solar panel...

Check the turbo actuator is operating freely. Mike