Hi, WellI have spent a couple of hours and have finally removed the bit of broken scissor!.I think you are right and a couple of the wafers are damaged. I will buy a new barrel and re key as per your you tube feed. Thanks for your help, at least I won't have to unlock the passenger side and...
Hi all I am having problems with my Disco 1 lock. I have it out but the person who tried to steal my car broke off something in the lock barrel. I have removed the circlip and find that as you say the barrel still does not want to come out. Any suggestions appreciated. Cheers Steve
Hi all having the same problem re starting after changing injector seals. Have done all the checks, purges etc. I have noticed that when cranking the fuel gauge is very erratic and I am told there is smoke from the exhaust. I am charging up the battery for a couple of days before trying again...
Hi, I have a series1 with a 2.25 diesel. It looks to be a reasonable conversion and apparently was running (where have I heard that before) about three years ago!!! It is currently in my shed in another state(700ks) away so I was wondering if anyone has a checklist etc; so I can prepare items...
Hi, Have a series3 engine (2.25)that I am going to use while original is being rebuilt. Is it ok to use 2a gearbox on series 3 style clutch as I don't want to swap original old style clutch pressure plate unless I have to. Thanks
Hi have just completed fitting egr replacement kit and hoses. Tapped the small plastic coolant hose that carries coolant to/from egr gass cooler and it snapped . This has apparently happened before as there are small pieces of rubber hose joining it. Is it ok to just get a length of steel tubing...
Hi Chris When are you planning to travel? Depending on your route you may find some of the more remote areas closed during summer (it appears o/seas tourists were dying too often in the out back) Have you considered an ice box? no battery drain and keep gear cold for days, cheaper too.I'm in...
Hi, getting my 2a on the road again however I plan later to repaint it the standard bronze green. Does any one have info on the paint reference no. also what is the correct engine colour. thanks
I went with same as mad hat man just went to an industrial air line fitting place, take original breather with you I got fittings for the series,110 and correct air line hose to do both for $25 approx.
I use castrol edge sport 5w40 recommended by lr mechanic also as suggested above change centrifugal also. Use original lr part as some not to same tolerance should hear it spin down when engine shut off.
I agree with comments above you can make a simple tool that sits under the flats on the sides of the injector from a couple of bits of 3mm flat steel welded at right angles, you just need to be able to get a good grip to overcome the resistance of the o ring. If I can arrancge it I'll get a pic...