Recent content by Muddy31

Done more tests and would appreciate your thoughts… With the actuator-to-fuel-pump hose disconnected I still get a reduction in power when I push beyond about 95% throttle, in 4th/5th gear. I can hear and feel what seems like a slight loss in boost, and there’s a drop of about 0.1bar on the...

Thanks Boguing....apologies I overlooked you! As above, gonna go with Vilguy and Dippypud's suggestions next, ie check air pipes, condensor, and then fuel pump (if I'm not already fixed by then and out racing ferrari's)....

Thanks Kwakerman. Tried it this evening simply with the actuator-to-fuel-pump hose disconnected. There's a big difference (much less power), as hoped, so I think the hose is working fine (gets 0.99bar at full boost when reconnected). Back to considering dodgy air pipes / condenser, or...

Hmmm, that makes for somber reading... :-( My two latest quandries: 1) As above, if the problem is a seized fuel inlet pin within the fuel pump (ie. the fuel pin doesn't come out when the cone goes down), surely with some penetrating oil and persuasion the pin can be freed?? 2) To test...

Gear- and transfer box work was allegedly recon of existing (not replacement) but I sometimes wonder what they did since part numbers don't match original (but they may not have when I bought it anyway, as I didn't check them then). Interesting comment on speedo gear, but it feels like speed is...

Yeah, had new air filter and all new stuff seems fine. Not checked the boost hose yet.

Forgot to mention, it's registering 0.98-1.0 bar pressure on the boost gauge just before the actuator.

Hi, My 1994 300Tdi 90 has lost it's top-end power. Struggles to reach 68-70mph on Mway unloaded, where could prev reach 85mph. Loses speed even on slight inclines. I know they're not built for speed but this is my indication that something's wrong. Has recently had oil and coolant changes...

Surely there should be no axial play whatsoever in the transfer output shaft?? Also should mention that steering feels very heavy, like the front tyres are scrubbing across the road when turning. Worried that this sounds like a difflock-type problem... Although the diff stick is definitely in...

Thanks guys. Based on your comments I spoke to garage and (also considering my reported, progressively louder, ‘slowing-down’ rattle) they agreed that prop shaft(s) are likely cause. However…….prior to taking it in in the morning I’ve had a look and, although...

Was done by a garage. Preparing to take it back, but if I was gonna insist that gearbox hasn't been done properly I'd need some reasoning. Alternativley, was wondering what else could be plausible so that I'm more informed if there's a 'discussion'. I was advised that prop shaft(s) needed a...

Just had my 300Tdi gearbox recon'd and vehicle now appears to 'struggle'/vibrate high up in fourth and low fifth with heavy throttle (can see the steering wheel vibrating). Speed is between 45-55mph. Problem diminishes during 4-5th up-change. Seemed to ease a bit after 20miles. Gearbox oil is...

Any idea what colour blue my Landy is (see profile pic)? It's had a re-paint at some point and appears to be a popular shade. Cheers. James

Hi Stig, Could you tell me the colour code for your Defender. If it's same as AMZ_MK2_RS's then I think it's same as mine but I don't know the colour code/name. Cheers, James

Hi ABZ_MK2_RS Could you tell me the colour code of your blue Defender. I think mine is same colour but I don't know the colour code/name. Cheers, James