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many thanks for your tips! It’s funny as I did think about that “speed” comment a bit. But you’re right, difficult to express correctly and can have different connotations. I guess what I mean is that the speed of the car doesn’t seem to influence the sounds intensity. For example at 60 the...

Hi all, Need expert landy ears and advice please. D2 2004 4.0 V8. I have a whirling/chirping noise from in/under/around engine. And yes, my thoughts too were driveshaft. Had it off, all seemed good, replaced one UJ. But the noise persists. The noise: - is only whilst the car is moving - seems...

its over heated. Wasn’t there when it happened. The Mrs was driving it. But it lost all power and died at the side of the road. Water pump /thermostat I reckon, had bought new to replace along with head gaskets. But now all new I think.

Afternoon, So after stripping down the engine to change the head gaskets etc, after removing the heads I’ve learnt today that a piston and chamber is damaged so I’m advised to replace the engine. (I’ve attached pictures if anyone is interested / or has advice on repair other than engine...

Hello all, I need to change the oil pan on my new mistress. But before buying a replacement, is the oil pan the same on a diesel and a petrol? Just so I know that I am buying the right/wrong thing. I can't find the answer so far. Any help most appreciated. thanks

Many thanks for that! Most appreciated. And for the tip on the BMW tank. Wish I'd posted before I bought a different replacement. But will look around for the BMW tank now too. Cheers

Moved to Norway a few years back from the UK. Have a DII 4ltr V8. I’m in love, but she’s a wicked mistress.

Hello, advice needed please. A couple of months ago the hose connecting the radiator and the expansion tank gave up/burst. So replaced that. Ok. This week, the nozzle on the expansion tank where the new hose is connected to broke/cracked (after a 15 minute journey, but did a 4 hour journey two...