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Driving on the motorway last night thought i heard a loud bang from the engine which then lost power and although would turn over wouldn't restart weather was horrendous very windy & wet which is why i'm not sure about the loud bang but think it must of been the engine towed home checked fuel...

when I started the engine today after a weeks lay up engine sounded like the accelerater was flat to the floor only used a little choke no accelerater at all but it was going flat out sounded like it was about to explode throttle cable not under tension isn't stuck either choke not stuck open...

Hi the biting point of my clutch (300 tdi Def ) is very high probably only need to depress the pedal only 1" from the top but still works perfectly how much is a new one fitted likely to cost me appreciate any replies

Hi had this problem for a while temp fine until I put my foot down ( 60mph+ ) temp rises rapidly until I ease back temp then comes back down to normal changed the thermo cap on the expansion tank it doesn't seem to use much water will run all day around town and local roads only happens when I...

Advice needed my 2.0D 1999 has suddenly started to rapidly overheat after only 2-3 miles levels were fine and topped prior to each trip no fluid loss noticed or drips anywhere oil level is fine not sure where to start looking any ideas?

Hi coming to the end of my mini rebuild and wondered what everone is sitting on standard L/R seats or something with a little more comfort what fits whats good etc

I know L/R parts are interchangeable but I have a series 2a military rolling chassis (solid) panels good and off the vehicle and have been offered a series 3 (chassis rotten ) otherwise all else good are most of the bits a straight forward swap I want the series 2a to retain its look (dash,wings...

been pricing up various parts needed to put my series 2a back together and just wondered would I see any benefit from transferring parts from a series 3 I need new swivel housings not sure on the state of the axles springs are shot brakes will all need replacing plus a new wiring loom I saw a...

I have an ex military 1964 2a the engine that came with it ( not fitted ) has a serial number 95125754E with a plate stating 3/87 date of overhaul will this be the original engine also the gearbox number is 25206917 again will this be the original box with it being ex military will it...

I have just aquired a series 2a ex military swb ( in bits ) it was originally fitted with a diesel I believe however it has come with an ex military recon petrol unit ( not yet fitted ) is it likely to be unleaded? how can you tell? if not can they be converted? if so whats involved ( would it...

Hi to all tax runs out in a few days so I intend to lay the old girl up for a while maybe a winter project this year (or probably next ) all in all she is in good nick what I'm wondering is what to do prior to the long lay up I'll be able to turn her over and maybe even drive her on a piece of...