Recent content by Ryan_mag

Hi Everyone, I've a 1992 200tdi defender and currently experiencing some wiring issue 1. When indicating right and braking, the indicators flash fast and the trailer warning comes on on dash. When not braking / indicating left this isn't a problem. So far I've replaced the indicator relay...

Took the defender down to my mechanic last night. Couldn't get it to start for ages and when she did she wouldn't rev hard and idled very badly sounding like it was going to stall constantly. Can see a week bit of mayo looking substance under the oil cap aswell I think. Would presume it's a...

I've ordered a fuel filter so will try that and report back There's a wee bit at times when starting but not noticeable when driving however was stuck in traffic only ticking over for about 45 mins at the weekend, and when I gave her a big rev there was a puff of white smoke. Will pull the...

I did originally however not since it started loosing water I've just been topping it up. What would be the correct procedure to bleed the coolant? Yea the expansion tank and cap are new as I wanted to rule this out Thanks for all the replies so far!

Filling the coolant up to half way in the header tank, basically just to the top of the we + shaped post as you look in. Had it pressure tested and found a couple of hose clamps loose which I replaced and she then held the pressure, but she's still loosing coolant. Going to get it pressure...

Was the water in your oil or was it pressurising the coolant system then? Starting to panic now I'm having the same symptoms she sometimes sounds like she's not going to start then won't rev hard for a minute or 2. Generally after that she's fine however I went on a longer drive yesterday (150...

What would be the symptoms of it leaking into a cylinder. Might get it pressure tested again to double check and rule an external leak out

Hi all Having coolant problems with my 200tdi defender engine. Have been loosing coolant for a while now and replaced the gasket between the thermostat housing and block, then after still leaking took it to my mechanic during the week who pressure tested it, found a few leaks which we fixed...

Is there 2 gaskets for it I only used one? I was doing the water pump at the same time so done the thermostat then the water pump was probably left for about 45 mins or more before there water was in

Hi Defender 200tdi leaking between thermostat housing and block replaced gasket and used sealer but still leaking. Any ideas how to stop it Thanks

Tested the stat definitly open at around 88 degrees. Flushed out the return from the heater matrix.to thermostat housing and didn't see any crap come out then refilled and re bled the system. now my heater seems to be working much better seem to be getting nice everwarm airywhere. Thanks...

Stat is 88 degree but going to test it in water now. Pulled the return hose of the heater and it is pumping water but not at a mad rate how much water should be pumped through? It's no trickling out but it's certainly not shooting accross the engine bay lol

Will ring tomorrow where I bought my stat from and see what they likely have sold me and I'll see if they can get me the one your reccomend

Thanks again everyone for the help Going to check my water pump next for leaks then remove the feed pipe to the heater when running and see how much water it's pumping. If all else fails I'll replace the water pump and reflush the coolant again, including washing the feed and return pipes on...

How would I check/test for a blockage or is it worth just changing the water pump to start for all the price it? Is there an in and out pipe on the matrix or does it not matter which way it is plumbed in? Thanks again for the help