Recent content by Interceptorxj
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It look's like it's been run on radweld (horrible stuff) which always leaves a speckled residue like that.
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Well there are many who spend 2-3 thousand on buying just a chassis with upwards of 5k fitted so I don't see how it couldn't be a good buy. You can get them cheaper but unmolested 3 doors are few and far between.
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First and easiest elimination is to unplug your MAF sensor and if it now drives ok that is your problem.
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Any sign of a sealer? Some Rolls Royce truck engines didn't have head gaskets back in the day, they used a hylomar sealer which was licensed by RR (can't remember if it was red or blue).
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Jeepers that's bad, devastating. Nothing to say that could make you feel any better. Gutted for you.
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I would also disconnect your MAF sensor and see if there is any improvement. This only takes 30 seconds to do with no cost involved. If there is a marked improvement you can leave it unplugged until you have time to replace it.
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A ball park idea of the condition would be good!
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Hopefully before it lets go and trashes his new rad 😉
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Check the bottom crank pulley for delaminating damper, they start clicking when failing.
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Have you tried to drive it in reverse for a short distance to loose any transmission wind up?
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That would simply indicate a dicky starter motor to me. Cover the basics first.
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Do a search for TD5 fuel filter housing: it has a one way duck valve to prevent fuel returning to the tank. Many people have replaced the complete housing to cure their similar problems.
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British Leylands Land Rover V8 diesel project iceberg :
https://www.aronline.co.uk/engines/project-iceberg/