Recent content by adrian hogg
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take it to the guys at Dieselec they will tell you exactly what's needed, will not rip you off and will do a first class job
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be careful on removal it may have a ball bearing installed in the side
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have had this with other brands and it is usually because the audio system is coded to the cars body control systems as a security measure. Changing the audio or leaving battery disconnected for extended period results in loss of "memory" which has to be reprogrammed. Not sure if any of the...
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Changed oil and filter in my TD5 Defender. I just wish I could meet the juvenile paper engineer who put the oil filter in a totally inaccessible place
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JLR should be able to issue a COC I guess they will charge as most manufacturers do.
Frequently Asked Questions - Land Rover FAQ
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The easiest option is those from a late model Defender. Ipicked up a pair on a well known auction site quite cheaply. They bolted straight to the existing rails and are quite comfortable enough for me.
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I found the oil holes blocked in some of mine. It trashed the shaft anf follower bushes
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tighten the nut back up and clean or cut off the rusty damaged threads then undo again
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Been out to test my 90 TD5 after installation of a Disco transfer box and can honestly say I love how it drives now. If you don't run massive tyres or tow massive trailers then go for it I am sure you will like it too.
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Where are you based. The firm that did mine in the Black Country were excellent and not expensive
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I was working in Sudan for John Deere and later Caterpillar. One of the British Embassy staff was an historian and suggested we had a day driving north to visit a few of the areas where historic battles had taken place. Almost 50 degrees on a warm day! I was shattered after climbing the hill to...
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Found this whilst having a clear out. Happy memories of a good day out just North of Khartoum
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good article on vacuum gauges here https://www.motor.com/magazinepdfs/082001_05.pdf#:~:text=Remember%20that%20engine%20vacuum%20isjust%20air%20pressure%20lower,valve%20and%20right%20at%20the%20intakeand%20exhaust%20ports.
Mine was similar but not so bad on compressions and i found this. i had...
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have you got this running yet
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See here 8. Nuisance - MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
It is clear that if a tester observes an EGR valve is missing it is a Major defect and hence a fail
8.2.2.1. Exhaust emission control equipment
You only need to check components that...