Hi all, looking to tap into the brains trust for thoughts on how to solve the latest challenge… A brief recap: 1. I’ve owned car for about 10 years Engine has done about 200k, I rebuilt the gearbox but failed MoT due to excessive emissions. Investigations confirmed some exhaust valves leaking...

Hi all I’m just getting the heads lightly skimmed and a dodgy exhaust valve or two replaced and will be putting it all back together next month. Does anybody have the Engine Timing Kit for this engine that they would be willing to loan or sell ? I know it’s only about £40, but on top of the...

Hi all, looking for some advice. After getting the gearbox and torque convertor rebuilt (that's some job to remove and refit...), took my my 200k miles 4.2 SC MY 2006 with LPG (run on LPG for about 150k miles with valve saver oil) for its MOT. Failed the emissions test big style. So did a...

I've currently got the ZF 6HP26 geabox out for rebuild after it went south - juddering in every gear when under load. This will be its third 'box, but I have done 190k, miles although none of if off road or towing. Have already replaced the front air springs and all the front arms and ball...

Having suffered the dreaded sagging front end, it was time to replace the front NS air spring. Cheapest replacement (my usual strategy ‍♂️) spring was £85. the challenge was to remove the two large bolts securing the front suspension strut to the hub. My Rangie is 16 years old and they were...

RR L322 SC 4.2L 2005 Having suffered more and more of the infamous ‘click’ when trying to start - temporarily fixed by fully charging or replacing the battery - I decided it was time to replace the starter motor, mileage is 170k after all. This is doable and there are better guides available...