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ok i concur fit the temp gauge on top. i normally drill and tap the brass plug and then screw the sensor in there. be careful on the Disco 1 that the bonnet does not short out on top of the sensor....

remove that filthy rat infested excuse for a wall to wall carpet under the bonnet and get it rubberised. worth every cent. less rattles, less noise and far more hygenic.

the tensioner washer should ideally be replaced with a Dowty washer. it seals better and lasts longer.
problem is that if you have a leak there, oil is likely to drop into the alternator and sooner...

strange how everyone refers to the sleeves. yes, if you overheat the engine and you start seizing the rings, it is prone to rip the sleeves out of their sockets. remember that this motor is an...

i have most in the stable incl Td5 and V8's
when doing the running about, i use the Td5
when towing often the Defender Td5 because of stability (heavy duty rear springs)
when playing on weekends...

skim it and be done with it. most motor engineering companies will do it.
they normally charge around R500.
fit Wurth studs with the long side of the thread into the head.
normally if you...

also make sure the core of the radiator from outside is not blocked. often found cores so caked with mud and grass that the radiator can't cool at higher speeds as air cannot flow through.
at...

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i have building more and more faith in Rimula 15W40. if you can't maintain minimum of 0.8 bar under any circumstances, i would seriously consider replacing the oil pump. while at it do a leak...

show us the back of the turbo plz
VVT with boost actuation is going out of style.
almost all are now actuator driven.
trying to coax biltong into getting his head around some electricery to drive...

pretty sure 2009 is AMK.
try Dave but they do not rebuild AMK - only Hitachi.
a new AMK is reasonably priced new.

typically the sleeves go oversize due to wear and tear. most that are around 300 000km are between 10 thu and 20 thou oversize so it is difficult to curb oil use. it is essential to 1) service...

ek is bly jy voel tuis by Toyota. ek kan rerig dieselde se oor my v8 land rovers. ek het nog nooit gehoort dat Toyotas diffs, ratkaste ens breek nie of het ek verkeerd gehoor?

i am reluctant to skim on quality of especially a front windscreen. you are playing russian roulette by shopping around for backyard glass fitments.
really! R1200 or even R2000 for a front...

very successful mod is to modify the bonnet to incorporate an air scoop. the bonnet being steel is easy to convert
you can buy some very nice air intakes off other popular Oriental pickups that...

see so often where people neither qualified nor experienced fiddle with the diesel return pipes on a TDV6. invariably they break a clip and "make a plan". a new set of pipes is a weeks wages so...

before speaking your mind, consider the fact that
1) all the cutting was done by Timber city and
2) the width of the drawer system took into consideration the hinge holding the door. by going...

mechanical repairs - not carpentry!

here we go again!
i am upset, disgusted, annoyed, pissed off and fuming.
this forum has become the replacement for Hellopeter except that on hellopeter the one accused is given the opportunity of...

alive and well

in my time on the forum i have assisted 1000's with advise
i have repaired 100's of vehicles and have many loyal customers
have always tried to be ethical and to resolve any...

get it to Richies Land Rover in Standerton on a rollback. that is a damn expensive car to repair if it gets screwed up

concerned about the 140. it is like syrup.

typically it is most annoying when in traffic and crawling.
every time you push the accelerator, there is a knock.
every time you leave the accelerator, there is a knock.
it is extremely...

do not use 75W140 in a R380 box!
in a worn out LT230 you could if you had to. i would personally opt for a box rebuild.
most people cannot get their heads around the fact that a R380 has a built in...

normally if it leaks, it is stuffed.
replace!
don't even bother to try to recon - it is not successful

the thermostat was stuck. the motor had overheated badly and after we spent good money redoing the heads, it became evident that the block would not take the torque required to hold the heads down. ...

you probably did not want to hear the but where i told you your motor is buggered and there is nothing more i can do and suggested a rebuild. you stated that you did not have the resources. sorry! ...

i have not bothered to read through all the garbage! someone saw you coming and sold you a car with a buggered motor. do not because you are pissed with someone else try and pin it on me. as i...

i use only SAE40
going to 30 may cause oil pressure to be insufficient when hot.
it compared in viscocity with the 5W40 most engines run on.
i normally try to find oil with as few additives as...

great! don't blame me and belittle me on open forum if you blow a head gasket

there are always 2 sides to a story! the customer often wishes to "score" a freeby by either playing on your good nature or by getting aggressive. we all have rights. we as people who repair...

car is running exceptionally well! change your viscous fan and the car will run cooler. do not blame me if you cook it again. you will not extort a fan out of me! sorry! car came in with a...

i wish that anyone with 1/2 a brain have a look at the photos posted and please note that the motor had done several kilos since the damage was done. attached 2 photos with fresh damage (not mine...

if i replace a turbo and 4 glow plugs and then someone want to pin a breakdown on me, prove it! i am very approachable but don't slander me. i could based on what was said at the beginning of this...

it is so easy to slag someone especially if you are not willing to offer the supplier/ workshop the opportunity to state his case!
many workshops and many landy owners have stories to tell and...

managed to get a guy in Lichtenburg that can go out to help.
they have a tow in service as well so if a roadside fix is not possible, then at least they workshop can sort it