Recent content by Bubblehead07

Sorry about the last post, my son's parrot ran across my keyboard and I didn't notice. Until I sent it.

Fla6+w Flawtek, I have made a note, thanks for the tip, I know what you mean not getting the penetration on the welds, I remember when I was training and the instructor broke off my weld to show how bad it was. eek!

You know what tom1979 I will do just that, we have a welder's merchants nearby. I will get a can, jet wash the head and try the spray, you wouldn't think a tiny crack would cause all that trouble, mechanical things eh!

By the way "lightning" I have just read all the thread and I haven't stated what model I have, sorry to disappoint, it's a Discovery not a Defender.

Thanks tom1979, I guess that that would be pointless then, a coffee table is looking even better now.

tom1979, No I didn't, but I still have it, I am going to make a coffee table out of it. The mech who did the job for me did say that he had a damn good look at it and could not see a crack with the naked eye, but he said that doesn't mean it's not there, he advised me to get it pressure tested...

Ladies & Gentlemen, Whoopy!!! Got my TD5 back last w/e, ran it all week and completed approx100 miles, the lube oil has not risen in the sump:) Can't believe it, it's smooth running, plenty of poke and so good on fuel, what a pleasure driving a decent Landy. Thanks for all the help, advice and...

Forgot to add, also the appreciation of the experienced mechs on this forum.

lynall, I understand, makes sense. That's why I am pleased with this mech, he is a neighbour of my daughter, I think that is the reason he took it on, very grateful otherwise I would have had to sell at a huge loss. Renews my appreciation of mechanics.

Hi tom1979, Eventually, it is being done at this time, the mech said I should get it back this w/e, can't wait. If you know this thread, you will know that I acquired the vehicle in June this year and haven't been able to use it for long journeys, so over the moon that I may be able to this...

Hi Ladies & Gentlemen, To date I have tried almost every garage and mechanic in Liverpool and nobody wants the job of swapping a head on a TD5, all (but one) have give me some amazing cock & bull stories, some could compete with Harry Potter for imagination. I say almost all because one mech...

Thanks for all your help Stanleysteamer

By the way, has the engine got to be running at the time?

Thanks Stanleysteamer, much appreciated.

No, haven't got a clue, is the bleed nipple suppose to screw down tight?