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ah, sneaky - thank you. off out to try it now before the rain hits (again!)

Thank you, I will give that a try. On closer inspection both the connector and tab on the solenoid are very dirty and, surprise surprise, contaminated with oil... so they are getting a good clean up today as well. Fingers crossed :)

A bit of a shaggy dog, sorry... I have (an ex british gas) '95 defender 110 300tdi. Was running fine, starting at the slightest turn of the key, generally happy days :). Then I noticed a small amount of fuel leaking from around the throttle shaft - so, with me being happy around a spanner...

actually coughed up for a genuine LR part at £5. which is crazy for a spring. Then add on VAT and delivery...

Aha!, Thought it might be that one but there is no wear mark around the hole and the spring that was on there is way too long. So off to rimmer bros I go... thank you for the piccie, really appreciated.

Really simple question (i feel stupid for even asking it really...) Recently the bonnet catch on my Solihull Special Vehicles (uh-oh) '96 110 started playing up so I decided to overhaul the catch, replace cable etc. This is embarrassing to admit, but during the dismantling process i managed to...

update having spent a freezing evening crawling around the engine compartment I finally traced the problem. Cable running from starter to battery was fubar. Passed continuity test fine, but just wouldnt carry a load - strange. Replaced cable and all is good! apart from putting from doing the...

Hi folks What would seem to be a simple issue with my sons freelander - alternator failed, so I fitted a new one (that in itself was an epic worth of homer...). New alternator fitted and good voltage coming out of it (14.6v) but nothing getting through to battery? (12.4v). checked alt fuse (no...

I have been the proud owner of a '96 Defender 110 300tdi for about 9 years now - she still brings a smile to my face every time I clatter off down the road less travelled. Just about to embark on a clutch rebuild. Last time I did this about 8 years ago I had a fully equipped garage. This time...