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I like vegi oil advice . Reminds me of the time i had a noisy diff . My mates told me to put bananas in it. If that didnt cure it a pair of tights was next. That didnt cure the noise so after dragging a new diff accross Europe and changing it , it made no difference. Turned out to be the gear...

I'm too lazy for my car. I did the mod without the timmer a year or so ago and never had a problem starting since. Only problems i have experienced are high tick over , lower efficiency 5 to 10 % and lots of smoke. Strongly recommend if you do this mod dont be lazy like me and put in the timmer...

I spoke to a bloke yesterday ( not bloke in the pub) and he told me how to check the level. Run the car untill the oil is warm ( 5 miles) put the box in drive and put the brakes on. At this point measure the level of gear box oil. Also smell it for evidence of a burnt smell. Oil should be bright...

My range rover has started loosing power. My wife has been using it for the last few months and after getting in last week it struggled to get up to speed. The engine is increasing PRM but the car isnt accelerating too well. What is my first step. How can I test the gearbox , i have heard...

There are loads of range rovers all over the world mine included , that now start when warm , thanks to this mod that tiga has has honourably shared with us. I basically kids the ECU that the engine is cold when its warm . This prevents the engine being starved of fuel during warm start. i read...

Stood still with no load on, 12.8 volts at the battery on a voltmeter doesnt prove the battery is ok. Turn everything on , lights etc and measure then(not with engine running). If the voltage drops significatly>3-4v could be the battery.This is only a guide. Good luk mate Chris

Had, looks like your battery. The voltmeter reading i assume was when the engine is running. The best test i have ever know is to charge the battery to full then put a discharge tester on it .This simulates the big load of cranking. See then what the battery does. It should hold around 9 volts...

had, First thing dont keep cranking your engine to get it started. It kills the batteries. i should know ive killed two on mine , and they dont come cheap. How have you tested the battery ? has it been discharge tested? Do the glow plugs , yellow light come on then go off to assist starting...

Had , I wish i could help you but your discription of the fault is a little short on detail. To be of help , tell us at what point the problems occur. 1. is it a problem all the time 2.Cold start probs? 3.Hot start probs? 4.Does a jump start help 5.have the battery tested 6.Have the alternator...

Sounds like a proper fix !! I have not actually investigated the exact cause of my fault but it would appear that this servo is prone to failure . am i right in assuming that is what you have replaced on the passenger side ? From reading the symptoms yours was stuck in the cold mode and mine is...

hi there, Mine does exactly the same . There is a servo on the right hand side of the centre console . Basically a motor that turns a flap to divert hot or cold air . I would guess that this is stuck in the hot postion . If you have a good look through the site there is thread to another site...

Sorry for not getting back to those who have asked questions on this mod , i had hoped to fit the LED to see if the relay feed drops out. Only really busy at work. One option is to just wire a switch in paralell with the 2k resisitor which is its self in series with the temp sender. Open the...

From looking at the diagrams and reading other peoples posts can anyone tell me at what point the relay opens and the ecu gets a true reading from the engine temperature sensor .(Diagrams are confusing) My car starts great now but it does seem to be idleing at higher revs . They person who has...

The resistors i have configured are a 2k2 and a 22k in parallel .These are standard and easy to get hold of .Maplins do them for 12p each .i have used 0.6 watt and it still works so assume they are up to it. I took the pics then realised after it would have been best to put a 5 amp fuse inline...

Did the modification last week and so far so good. Dont wish to tempt fate but all seems to be going well . I have enclosed some pictures to help anyone else have a go . Big thanks to Tiga and Bigstoo.

My car was flooding around the spare wheel and it took me ages to find at least the major leaK. Is the carpet wet at the side? if so there is a drain behind the trim , mine was on the near side. I had to remove all the trim on the rear near side , even the seat belt C post trim. Behind there i...

I have owned this car for a year and whilst when it goes its great , when it doesnt its a real dog. Stranded with the family in Scotland , cut out on country roads , leaks everywhere. But after chipping away at them all its still my pride and joy .Even with an electronics background this car...