Recent content by MontyBigglesworth
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Good news:
I've changed the rocker cover gasket which appears to have sealed well. I had to buy a pack of 10 but at only £1 each I can't complain.
Really good news:
I got a lot less oily than when I changed the sump gasket and didn't need to wash my hair in Swarfega.
Bad news:
When I...
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Thanks, I take it you pour the dye into the oil then look for new traces of oil? I have the same issue with oil everywhere!
I am hoping it's not the head gasket on mine as that'll be back to the garage.
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Thanks Phil,
I did clean the engine last time and the oil appeared to be leaking from the sump straight away. Looking back I wonder if the oil was coming from the rocker and the oil that fell on the floor was oil that was already part way down the engine.
I will clean around the the top again...
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I recently got a 19J fitted to my 1984 HiCap to replace the 2.5NA.
The engine is running really well but I get a large puddle of oil on the floor in minutes after being parked up.
I am pretty sure the amount of oil will make it fail an MoT and more importantly, my poor Land Rover has been banned...
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Thanks for the info guys!
The 19j gets fitted next week, we'll see how it settles in, if it's a disaster then we'll take it out and look for alternatives.
If it's still running well in a couple of months then we'll look at the cam belt, injectors etc and give it a good service.
I can live with...
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I thought the rad was the same on the 2.5 Turbo? I think my mechanic meant the 2.5 TD dropped in relatively easily compared to trying to get a 200Tdi in there.
The 2.5TD is not fitted to a vehicle but it's believed to be in working condition. He's said if it's a no go he won't charge me, which...
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I just found this rather old article on here, very interesting as I am considering an "upgrade" to the 19J!
I currently have the 2.5NA which has a very leaky fuel rack. It's also very slow, I can barely get 60mph on the flat and I drop to 40mph on even slight hills. I do on the other hand get...
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No, I’m really curious of his thought process unless I’m missing something here.
To me it just sounded like a scam from the start. I don’t understand why he’d pay the remainder especially when they guy was being so pushy.
Any reasonable dealer should be happy once they have the deposit, the fact...
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How come you didn't test drive it before you bought it?
I'd not dream of buying a car without having a test drive and thoroughly checking over it, you could be buying anything!
When I bought my 110 I got a friend to go with me to check it out and make sure it was sound.
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That’s a stunning vehicle!
What Diesel engine is in it?
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Does she have power steering?
I occasionally clout my arm on the window sill if I am turning hard, it hits the funny bone and bloody hurts!
This is probably caused by the fact I don't have power steering as I have one of the first 110s.
I am told that back then PAS was considered an optional...
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Hows the 110 coming along?
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I doubt it!
“Monty” was my parents long gone Shihtzu and “Mr Bigglesworth” was Dr Evils cat in Austin Powers :)
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The Leather seats came from another HiCap, the owner didn’t want them.
I’m not sure about the tyre size, I’ll find out for you :)
I was going to put BFGs on as I’ve had them on previous 4x4s (1989 Trooper) but I am not so sure now as I quite like the old farm vehicle look. I think BFGs with...
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I’ve got a tracker and one of the newer designed Stop Locks. We also have CCTV all round the house :)