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It's funny (not) how many of these IC's advertise the 'average saving' gained by insuring with them .. until you ask for a quote :oops:

I have a 3.5 EFI & employed a remote amp from PS that failed after a month. Not impressed by the company's insistence in replacing the item rather than agreeing to a refund. I did some research & purchased a Lucas (yes I know ..) which exhibited...

Decades ago I would have said 'why not' but linking in to today's complex vehicle electronics could see your instrument panel light up like a Christmas tree :oops: But then I'm not a sparky, so waiting for informed advice would be a good idea.

Doesn't your ins. co. have a designated glass replacement/chip repair company?

I think bringing in an MOT or safety check for historic is a great idea. Being over 40 years old doesn't remove the need to keep the vehicle road worthy, something you confirm each year by signing the tax form, and yet so many old Land Rovers...

Humbug to you sir.. humbug. But you know what they are like for grabbing as much money as possible, specialy anything that they will class as polluting. Personally, saving a vehicle from being crushed and keeping it running, has to be the best...

Good luck with your quest ;) nb. where have all the V8's gone, every 110 for sale has an oil burner under the hood.

The Wilks Bros had the pre production run chassis galvanised. Rover dropped it on cost grounds and the thought that the "Land Rover" would only be a gap filler until other post war car design's came along. The Prototype Land rover was based on...

I've used their engine oil in my late 'nineties 5 series BMW for the past few years, the product meets all BM's specs. & is competitive on price. Just ordered it again for a forthcoming service.

I agree with most, but not all, the comments already made about Series LR of which I have owned 5 over the decades. By far their worst fault is that 90-odd percent of them are rot-boxes. The Wilks Bros. may well have copied the American Jeep...

Just out of interest my original cap is blue in colour, marked 'made in UK' & appears/feels more solid than the new black replacements. The ring of contacts are shielded ie only the inside of each one is visible whereas the new ones are totally...

Tricky one, the 3.9 ltr. RV8 was produced from late '89 & used in a wide range of vehicles, not just LR products, so knowing it's origin would be a help. As it's fitted into a Series LR it's safe to assume it's running carbs. rather than the EFI...

Glad you sorted the problem. In leaving the discussion the only advice I can offer is that despite the RV8's antique design it doesn't perform well (or sometimes at all) with cheap ignition components. I have personal experience of the poor...

Could be a recon. unit from an engine re-manufacturer who has over-stamped their own ID #

Strange how people's experience varies, even those owning the same make/type of engines. I've used Champions in a variety of cars, not just 4x4's, for decades & can't remember ever having a problem though admittedly the recommended replacement...

My V8 RRC will be 40 years old in 2027, but because it was built in June it won't be until April '28 that I can apply for Historic status :( So £360 (+ 5% as I pay by monthly DD) on renewal this year.

Thanks romanrob. Sadly the grill wasn't off, although it will be next time I need to adjust it. I did get there in the end with a long screwdriver and prodding various catches until it released. Got there in the end. Thanks for the input. 👍

+ 1 That explains why Gen Z drivers look puzzled when I tell them my 'daily' BM is 27 years old, their technology oriented brains can't grasp the concept o_O

+ 1 for the oil pressure & the method. Did you come to any conclusion re. the tapping noise?

I'm deeply hurt LOL ;) Owned two of them (admittedly old E34/E39) & neither have spoilt my 61 years conviction-free driving record.

So many people use WD40 as a releasing agent (aka penetrating oil) which sometimes works, but it's not what the formulation was intended for ie WD = water dispersant. There are many alternatives on the market, personally I've sworn by Duck-oil...

Yesterday, I met with my youngest son for a leisurely drive in Lola, my Land Rover, to our local pub for a pint. During the journey, as we basked in a rare spell of sunshine, my son—who had recently acquired the latest, feature-rich Apple...

Whatever you decide on .. K.I.S.S :rolleyes:

Lr don't get involved with complaints about cars. Hence passing you back to the main dealer. Main dealers have their own mechanisms of contacting lr direct for warranty claims and problems etc. What they say is correct, yer contract of sale is...

But what if its a Lady type gentleman, would it still cool the lady type gentlemans area the same ?

Only had one experience with AutoDoc & it will not be repeated :( Ordered a transmission service kit for my old 5 series but the filter wasn't correct & when I tried to get AD to replace the item they refused due the filter being 'part of a...

I've lost track of what JLR actually make these days, but I do know that they don't make Land Rovers any more.

Thanks Norseman, Yes agree that she will need to be looked at structurally and will start with getting her over to a trusted mechanic to look her over and give me a verdict. Worth a punt, I think!

Interesting read. As you are probably aware structural corrosion is the biggest killer of LR products, the Classic is certainly no exception so the condition of the shell is your starting point. I suggest you do your homework re. the likely cost...

My tuppenceworth suggests it's circa 1974 onwards, as the earlier blocks had their engine numbers stamped behind the N/S cylinderhead on the bellhousing "hump". It's not a R/R fitment as the alloy carb inlet pipes are pointing lower behind the...