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Well, I think I can put this on hold for the time being as the chassis has all but snapped : ) Thanks though all, it was the box that was leaking...

Yeah, I'll have a go. Are we talking fully removal of the relay? I've heard that's a lot of fun.

Thanks Tot, I’ll have a gander. Had the steering overhauled last year so hoping it’s just an O-ring. If that’s the case, can I just replace and refill with oil/one shot?

Hi all, New day, new fun. Found a big blob of grease under what I assume to be the steering box this morning. I’m also fairly sure the steering has gone from heavy to heavier this afternoon. Pictures attached, if anyone can confirm and give advice on the fix, I’d very much appreciate it.

Hi all, sorry to leave you hanging it's been a loooong month. Finally got the chance to get into it this week. I've sorted the glow plug issue, as @Shedload suggested it was run through the ballast. Have now wired it straight through to ignition and cleaned up the connectors. It now starts first...

Probably worth noting that once it’s started once, it’s fine for the rest of the day (depending on how cold it is)

To be honest, I’m not sure what it is. Plugs are a hunch that I might be stretching too thin. Pretty sure they aren’t working properly anyway. What could the fuel issue be?

Brilliant, thanks for all the input Lynall. I’ll get into it and report back.

Ah brilliant, I’m away for a few days now but will check when I’m home and report back. Interesting about the fuses. So if anything mine are overkill. Any idea what would make a plastic continental fuse case melt without blowing the fuse? It’s only the headlight fuse. I’ve just been replacing...

Thanks Lynall, you’re right about the fuses being separate, would that mean that lower amp fuses are ok or should they still be 35s? Makes sense about the relays. Done the jump lead test, plugs are fine so assuming an electrical issue somewhere. As I say no glow plug relay so wondered what...

Thanks toto, yes it’s a real casserole. Have both Haynes but working out which bits are what is tricky. I’m in Berkshire I can’t find a glow relay anywhere, seems like the plugs are wired straight to the ignition (hence the sprung position 2). When I hold the key in that position the power to...

Ah yes, ‘sprung’ is just a term I’ve made up. Ignition - first position to the right gives power to most things and readies the push start, the next position is a sort of spring that I’ve deduced is for heating the glow plugs.

Hey Everybody, Trying to make sense of the electrics in my new old Landrover. It’s a Series 2a with a 300tdi conversion. It has a push start and a sprung ignition. Almost everything is routed through relays (lights, indicators, full beams, wipers). Anyone know why that would be? All the...

Brethren of the Imperial Socket Wrenches, Any series buffs in or around Berkshire that would open to a coffee and a chat? Would love to get some opinions on a few challenges I’ve got with my series 2a.

Tha Thanks Lynall! Lastly - any advice for someone who’s been driving without an air filter for the last 4 months. A friend of mine…

Agreed, quite space savvy. Jealous of the tool box though, mine are currently stuffed anywhere and everywhere. So any concerns regarding the lack of attachment on the intake? Or ok to just leave it pulling in air from there?

Perhaps distracted by the fact that the housing had no filter in it - I also forgot to mention that there is nothing attached at the intake end. Should there be? Housing is squeezed in here above by the wheel arch.

Brilliant investigatory work Kev, much apreesh. Will get about filling it with something.

Ah - I should have mentioned that there wasn't a filter in there when i opened it up

Detectives - we're dealing with a Series 2a with a 300tdi thrown in it. Anyone know what kind of air filter would fit this housing?