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I’ve had an annoying knock on my engine for months, and I can’t track it down However it’s been stood for a month and when I started it, it was really quite, ran it for an hour or so and around 10 miles, all good. Today started it again and back to the knocking any ideas please?

Hi All, I had my engine stethoscope out today and put it on the top of the injector (No1) , the noise was extreme, sounded like metal on metal, tried it on the block and was ok, tried other injectors and they were very noisy but more ‘dull’ sounding. I released the fuel pipe nut on No1 to bleed...

Here’s an odd one - 300tdi. I’ve noticed before that when I run the Landy the engine can be a bit noisy, but if it’s been run for a while then left an hour or so, it seems much quieter! Tried it again today, 20min run, left it for 11/2 hours, and a lot quieter when I started it again! Any...

Hiya, I know the BC gauge is a simple thing, however I had it out of the dash recently and now the needle goes right up to max! It’s wired to live and earth as before, just seems a coincidence that it now doesn’t work (was ok before I took it out) any ideas? Alternator checked and charging...

Hiya, Easy one I hope, the governor pin which acts against the boost pin was quite stiff (wouldn't move using throttle), I stripped it down and eased it by moving it back and forth with some WD40 in and it's now a lot easier to move. Question is, how easy should it move? I can push it back and...

Hiya, I have an electric fan fitted to my 300 TDI, during the colder months I had my Radiator cover fitted and on a couple of occasions the temp gauge was really high, however the electric fan didn't kick in, what's the best way of checking if it's working ok? Steve

I've always moaned about my 300TDI Defender having a noisy engine (clack, clack,clacking), even though most people think it's ok! (I've had 200's and 300's previously) However, twice in a row it has been normal noisy in the morning on a 12 mile run (6mile, 1 hour stop, 6mile), but then when I've...

Just changed my Lt77 and transfer box and I’m left with this, any ideas?

Just found out my selector housing is in really poor condition, anyone out there got a spare one I can buy - LT77 box

Hi All, Seen a couple of old posts on here relating to whining, mine is a LT77 fitted to a 300TDI on a 90 Defender, it only happens when I take the foot off the gas i.e. approach to a roundabout/giveway, it's not a deafening sound, but loud enough and very annoying. I've taken a sound recording...

Hi, Got a 200tdi defender fitted with a disco1 rear axle. Been getting quite a lot of knocking on gear change and particularly when setting off in 1st. I know there is play in the bearing at the input to the rear diff, cos I can move it up and down by hand. I've removed the Diff and...

Help! Was doing 60mph down the A1 when there was a big noise and some crunching, coupled to an extreme smell (could have been the clutch but also smelt of oil) Got to the hard shoulder and stalled. The engine starts ok with clutch in, but it seems like the box is stuck in 5 th! Got...

Hi All, 3 months since the battery on my 200tdi defender died! Checked the charge at the battery and there was no charge, Bought and fitted a new alternator and alls been ok since. Tonight, same problem, dead as a dodo and no charge at the battery :eek: How can I check if the...

Hi All, Got a defender 90 with 2 inch lift and big Goodrich all terrain tyres. When I get to around 55 the steering seems to pull or 'jump' not very descriptive I know but that's it :) All is ok if I am accelerating but when I take my foot off the gas I get the 'jump'. I've checked...

Hi all I put a post up this morning re defender 200tdi not charging! That was the symptom as the lights were dimming, however when I got to it this evening I bounced it off started ok and drove it home, around 15 miles. When we got home it had obviously charged as lights were fine etc...

Hi all, My Son got to work this morning and the battery had died! He mentioned yesterday that when he put full beam on the radio went off! I should have twigged something was wrong. Anyway it's dead, miles from home, I'm off over later with jump leads etc. Question is, it seems there...

Hi, Recently fitted a new 'Ring' dual horn, activated from the original horn through a relay. Horn works fine at stand still and on tick over, however after driving for around 1/2 mile the fuse on the supply to the relay blows! There must be a surge which is blowing the fuse, I have...

Hi all, Recently noticed a 'clunking' when changing gear. Got under her today and found a lot of play in the rear joint of the rear prop shaft. I will be able to fit new one later this week, just wondered how long it will last? I can live with the clunk and I only travel 30 miles...

I have a defender 90 which is converted to a 200tdi, the radiator has blown and I need to order a replacement quick! I am told there are 3 different ones and not sure which I need! Problem is I'm away from home so can't stick my head under the bonnet. Probably been asked before, but...

Hi There, I have had a couple of occasions in the last 3 month where the Landy wont start! the ignition light and oil light come on, but its as if it's dead i.e. it doesnt even try to turn over. Lights and accessories are working and if I bounce it off it starts straight away. Happened...