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To the best of my knowledge, the 2.5NA is the 12J, military version was 13J and the first turbo version was 19J. I think the oil is coming through the rocker shaft slowly, I have had the shaft off and the rockers don't seem excessively worn. The oil's definitely coming up from tappet number 8...

I think there may have been a problem with the ventilation through the rocker cover, this is the main crankcase ventilation for the 12J. Will try a compression test and pray I don't have to remove the head again to replace rings. You're absolutely right about bodges, found the steering relay had...

Sad to hear it! Thanks

Thanks jamesmartin. This problem still happens with the head off so that eliminates a few of your suggestions. I have ordered a compression tester so can check piston rings as a faulty compression ring may be pressurising the crankcase.

I'm interested in this trail, does anyone know if it's still possible or has changed dramatically since 2007?

Had a problem with my 2a's 2.5NA where the furthest away tappet shaft fills up with oil as soon as the engine starts. Not long had the landy, have done 250 miles of short journeys in it no problem. I topped up the oil to the "full" level on the dipstick directly into the sump through a pipe that...

This looks like a Range Rover OD, the Fairey one for a series is longer both front and back with a longer linkage rod too.

Is your problem when you try to get the lever out of 2nd or when in neutral moving into 3rd? If it's getting out of 2nd your clutch may be too worn/need adjusted as it isn't fully releasing or your selector shaft may not be moving far enough to release. If it's when moving into 3rd, try double...