Recent content by mike56

Thanks. However I have googled and found both 750/80 R16 and 750/100 R16 advertised. I was wondering whether 750/80 R16 were for Series Land Rovers? Mike

Would I be correct in thinking these are 750/100 R16 OR 750/80 R16 Factory fitted original tyres on my 2008 110 Hard Top. They just say 750 R16 Thanks Mike

I have a 2008 110 Hard Top 2.4 TDCI. Wondering if I can fit 265/75 R16 and still manage to go round corners. Additionally will it pass MOT?. Thanks Mike

Thanks for replies. To address the few points above. No crash damage, I have owned from new. Visual inspection of the rubber mounts indicates they are obviously handed although I have no idea whether the garage fitted cheap Chinese ones or genuine replacements. The problem was discovered...

Just to be clear there was no vibration before the new rubbers were fitted. Mike

Thanks. Vehicle is a 110 if this is relevant. I did have a crawl under the vehicle last night in the half light/pouring rain and it appears both rubbers have been replaced (drivers and passenger sides). The only rubber visible is the drivers side which is twisted, has obviously been forced to...

Defender 2.4 TDCI 2008. Just collected from garage having had a replacement gearbox mounting fitted (old one was broken) and immediately noticed the vehicle vibrating when stationary/ticking over. Phoned garage and they said nothing we have done would cause the vehicle to vibrate but bring it...

Hi, Defender 110 2008 A local garage is servicing my 110 which needs a complete exhaust. However they say the front pipe and catalytic converter is in good condition except for the lower flange. They are trying to save me money and are wondering whether there is an aftermarket part which...

Thanks all for your replies, All pretty clear to me now. DO NOT clean the turbo with snake oil unless you are intent on knackering the engine. At the moment all is well, the fault has not re -occurred but if it does the way to go is to have the problem properly diagnosed. Mike

Thanks for additional replies/advice. Mentioned this to a pal of mine and he suggested the turbo might be full of crap and I should go and buy some turbo cleaner and then drive the vehicle at 100mph to clean the turbo. Reasonable suggestion? Mike

Thanks for replies. No problem at all today. If it happens again I will have a look at the waste gate. No idea what a Hawkeye is? Mike

Defender 2.4 TDCI 2008 100,000 miles. Driving home yesterday and after about 5 miles suffered a sudden loss of power but continued to drive and sounded OK. Struggling to go up the slightest incline without changing down to 3rd. Had a google last night and I guess it went into limp mode which I...

Have not replaced batteries for years - will do. Mike

Thanks. The owners manual does not give any of this information. Mike

Multimeter read 12.39V so I reckoned it would not need charging. The vehicle started first go although it has only been parked for +/- 36 hours. The problem seems to be occurring when it has been parked for longer. Mike