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Yes I agree I have kept mine on and the Sedimenter is an important part of the fuel system on my Disco, but I do not understand why it was never fitted to Defenders? I have both cars and after the first time I cleaned the crap out of the Sedimenter on the Disco out I could not understand why...

Hi re the Sedimenter, if I remember correctly it is a 11mm spanner on the centre bolt on the top of the unit. Do not replace it with another filter , just clean it out, It can be replaced with a new Sedimenter if required or if it is the problem some people bypass it and remove it...

Hi Did you clean out the Sedimenter and change the fuel filter ? Veg oil can cause all sorts of problems with filters and this is made worse in the colder weather. As the engine runs the fuel is recirculated back into the fuel tank etc and this warmer fuel dissolves various substance that...

Hi cambridgecockney. Those temperatures look OK to me, especially at this time of year, in this country. Leave everything as it is. The thermostat and Viscous fan are designed to control the temperature within certain safe parameters at all times of year in various countries. If you...

Hi There is a single wire to the alternator , I think it is to the W terminal, this connection needs to be remade with a new female connector.. The belt is self adjusting with a tensioner that is just in front of the thermostat housing. You should be able to move left to right using a 15...

Hi Once the engine is running there is no need to bleed again, as the flow of fuel will flush out any air. However any small hole will let air be sucked in via the Venturi effect. Are you sure your battery and starter motor are up to the job ? is the engine turning over at different speeds...

Hi Look for an air leak, diesel leek in the fuel filter under the bonnet and from the sedimenter a in the rear wheel arch and the fuel pick up pipe on top of the fuel tank. Clean out the sedimenter and replace the fuel filter in case it has a damaged seal etc. Also consider replacing the...

DISCODAD If you read the actual last couple of lines that state "Friend tells me the EDC pump is same as VP37 pump on the bmw m51 on p38 etc. with the same hot start issue as the P38 suffers from. Next step is trying to pop the coolant sensor wire off and see if it starts well then...

I have never had a problem with my 1998 300tdi ES auto with EDC not starting whether it is hot or cold. Regards Jonathan

Hi. Well I have had a good look at all the photo's inside and out, and it looks to be in good condition for it age. Obviously I can not see under the carpets, wheel arches etc. I had a good look at the specification and all the High quality extras fitted to it and if some one were to buy...

Hi All you have to do is cover the holes with Duck Tape to keep the muck out. It will be OK for a short trip but will not last forever because of the affects of oil/grease. Regards Jonathan

Hi Do not drive forwards when stuck , only drive backwards that way you will not drive forwards into the unknown, and possibly more trouble. When you reverse out you reverse back on to terrain you have just been able to drive over, ie firmer ground so you should be able to get out easier...

25 years of Land Rover Discovery a nice little video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtkxedlFSBY&feature=player_embedded Enjoy Regards Jonathan

Hi It is possible the Head is cracked or warped If required the Head can be individually pressure tested and if OK it can then be skimmed if there is enough metal left on it. Or it could be a case of a new Head ???? Only a strip down and further work will tell. You have to be very...

If it has no holes, it is the thickest one that is available. has it been replaced by a previous owner ?? Buy Genuine, I think they are made by Elring but I can not remember at the moment Regards Jonathan

Go to a garage and get the coolant sniff tested, and the coolaing system pressure tested. This will tell you if you have a Head Gasket problem. If the Head Gasket has gone you should also send the Head away to be skimmed and pressure tested as well just to make sure it has not warped...

Hi If you can not get Brake cleaner the best will be to use an similar type solvent to the contamination, in this case petrol will be best and then clean off the petrol with rags and then clean with something like methylated spirits, and if needed a final wash with a soap/detergent solution...

Hi Toolstation, Brake cleaner spray, cheep and works great. Regards Jonathan

Hi Yes you are correct KiwiTDI. If I remember correctly the working pressure when hot is 15psi. If there is no pressure at all when checking after immediately stopping driving at normal temp there is a problem. New caps are available for only a few pounds, and are one of those parts...

Hi Sounds like it could be a possible air lock in the heater system to me . I had someting similar once. I now always have the front end of car higher than the back when I top it up and squeeze the top hose as I do it. The heater controls are also in the hot position. Put a new good...