Recent content by Robin landy 90

Hi here is the update, we took the car to the local garage, they tested the coolant for combustion gas, this came up clear. then they ran the engine to get it warm and took it for a long drive, no loss of coolant and no hard hoses. They told us to take the car away and use it, we are keeping...

It is now at a local garage, i will post any news when they get the head off. Fingers crossed. Robin

sorry Ratty. I just noticed your reply. I have not seen the car myself, and my freind is as he says 'not that good with engines'. He took it to the main dealers for a service and told them that the fan has been running more than normal. most of the time in fact. he had not noticed anything...

Thanks Any recommendations for a independant specialist near Colchester? Robin

Hi A freind of mine has a 2002 TD5 and has just been told that his head gasket has failed, the car still drives and he was not aware that he had a problem. they are telling him £1000 for a simple gasket, £2-3000 if the head is cracked and £5,000 for an engine, he is at his wits end, what do...

Sorry I have been away for a day or 2. I need 2 seat black vinyl, i think that i may have found some at John Craddock LTD. £13 or so each, i love these prices, my other cars are Audi and Porsche $$$$$ for everything.

Hi there I am looking for a pair of rear inward facing bench seat base cushions. i ordered a pair from allabout 4x4, but they are out of stock. I know that i can get the complete seats for £40 each, but only need the swabs. Thanks

I found the problem with the lights, the fuse holders needed a clean, all working now.

Thanks I will have a wiggle tomorrow if the rain ever stops. sorry about the name. Robin

Hi there New to land rovers and this site, but have a 1986 90 2.5 na diesel. It has a couple of interesting electical 'features'. 1. lights, when i turn the lights on sometines they all work, sometimes the LH headlamp and not the RH, sometimes the tail/sidelights sometimes not. I did manage to...