Recent content by larrythelandrover

Thanks for the info lads, I think the ratio should be 1.4/1 and you can buy these gears separately but also have managed to buy another one so hopefully I can make a good one up out of the two.

Thanks for that it does a bit of work so will look around for a spare to rebuild and install. Also it looks like the speedo drive is different.

Hi I have a spare transfer box out of a Disco 1997 300TDI, I'm told the R380 gear box that the out put shaft is different. and also the ratios could be different. My Land Rover is a 1997 300TDI Defender pick up have changed the oil and noticed metal filings so wondering about the compatibility...

New door glass supplied the nylon brackets that hold the glass to the slider are only 24cm apart and my slider is 35cm apart. Not in the uk and think although the glass fits it is fore an earlier model on pictures I see on the thread brackets are at each end of the slider same as mine. can...

Gauge is a proper smiths with thermo couple taped into the thermo housing and checked with infrared gun its right. Have large allum rad with sight glass on the header tank and kenlowe type system. Has full width intercooler and winch on the front which restricts the airflow i know. Keep good eye...

Cheers the info is very helpful. Replying to threads through email how do you do this on your web?

Yes thanks will check al this and get back to you good to have people who have similar interests. I have had the lr over 20 years so not many bolts have not been off it and has a few mods, normally travel all over Europe with it. Engine temp is about 98c and will sit at 70mph all day which has...

The seal across the back of the bonnet has seen better days will change. Engine 300 TDI over 300k on it, Rebuilt two years ago (Long story) due to cracked cylinder head uses a bit of oil 1/2 ltr 2k.

Yes checked these new clips fitted but understand they could be perished and will get new ones asap and let you know.

No only noticeable when traveling and only after a few hours. Open the front louvers to pressure the cab. Bit cold in winter. so think its coming from the front. Checked the oxygen content which is good so i don't think its exhaust. I'm a marine surveyor so have a tank enclosed space tester. It...

Hi, Thanks for the help on the door glass issue. Have fumes in the cab and cant think of what else to check. Exhaust system IE egr v/v, manifolds, turbo charger etc Inlet manifold gasket, air pipes and intercooler checked. New gasket fitted to heater box on suction from chamber under ps wing...

Hello and thanks, understand how its done.

Thanks lads will give it a go. Neil.

Hi , Need to replace drivers side door glass, Door is in one piece and is normal wind up type. Glass has to go down through the top so do i have to take all the runners off to do this. Cheers.