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  1. N

    Another Fuel pump fail for Freelander TD4

    Hey guys This is my first post but reading through you all seem to be very helpful. I just picked up my first Freelander last week but on the way to work the fuel pump has failed >:( The nice guys at my local garage somehow managed to get it going but I need to get it back to the dealer...
  2. C

    Glow plugs for 24 volt diesel

    Hi, I need new glow plugs for my ex-dutch army 1978 lightweight landrover, 2.25 diesel engine number 89500193A. IT HAS 24 VOLT ELECTRICS. As the 4 plugs are connected in series I assume they need to be 6 volt plugs ? The current plugs are marked Champion A3-45 and stamped on one of the flats is...
  3. T

    pertol to diesel rebuild, got a problem!

    Hi folks I'm rebuilding (from chassis) a Land Rover 3 Series. It was a petrol but I'm putting in a diesel, only I've noticed the accelerator system is different! The controls in the engine bay are all different. Not sure about the pedals. Has anyone got a spare set for a diesel, with all the...
  4. Disco Richie

    TD5 Fuel Regulator O Ring Kit

    Hi all, looks like I've succumbed to the leaky fuel regulator..... Not suprising as I have had other common faults like 3 amigos ( fortunately after wading which went away after all the mud came out), Injector Harness, Leaky sunroof, leaky suspension air bag, rear donut, etc. Hope I dont get the...
  5. L

    Diesel Engines Can you run a 200TDi on a mix of 50/50 Straight Forecourt Diesel, to SVO?

    So, i have read a few posts across the wondeful world wide web..... Is it possible to run a 200Tdi on a mix with straight diesel and straight vegatable oil WITHOUT ANY ENGINE mods.....? What sort ratio is safe / best to use? Thanks,
  6. V

    3 Series heater plugs burn out

    Hi, I am the newbie Series 3 109 2.25 diesel Land Rover owner from Latvia (one of few in my country i think) and i am short of advice on technical meters. So the problem is: Spark plugs burn out frequently( did it 3 times ). I thought the problem was plugs heating not switching off correctly...
  7. impstar

    diesel fuel filter-QUICK HELP

    changing fuel filter on diesel 1973 series 3 but need a little advice, new o-ring bottom and top of filter cartridge (2 large rings), new o-ring over 'neck' and lastly small new o-ring over securing bolt. But......i still have one small o-ring left, is this for different size bolt or am i...
  8. impstar

    Wrong lift pump

    Hi Have removed lift pump from 1973 2.25D series 3. Replacement ordered and arrived, part number 563146 as all literature & websites state but pump removed looks just like a STC1190! Problems since purchased vehicle of always struggling to start, have to turn over for ages and ages to...
  9. H

    Freelander erratic revving/idling

    My, and I use this term loosely, 'lovely' Freelander has been been experiencing, over the past few weeks, very erratic revving; both when idling and when driving. I took it too my local landy specialist, Semley LanTrac, who did a diagnosis of a Throttle Potentiometer. After my compulsory fit...
  10. D

    diesel in the arctic

    Planning a trek with the Siberian Road of Bones as a possible route. Will a diesel Defender 110 start if temperatures go down below -30? Thanks for any information. Duane
  11. impstar

    Open back truck

    Hi All new to this, have a 1973 88" Diesel series 3. :p but only just got it on the road. Have just removed the hard top to get the beast in the garage for starters but now wife wants to drive her around for a while like this. Question being is this legal? I know i need to phone sureterm to...
  12. T

    TD5 Missing- Help Please!

    Hi all, now im 17 years old and very used to working on my series 3- i love it and as yuou all know they are blissfully simple! so i need some help!! So, My fathers TD5 Disco 2 has just started behaving very wierdly- its started missing. It misses idling then if i rev it up it clears at about...
  13. R

    Can anyone recommend a new engine for a Series 3

    Hello all, I'm new to this forum so bear with me. I recently bought a SWB Series 3 (88) Land Rover (1979). I wish to replace the existing engine with something a little more economical bearing in mind the inflation of petrol prices. So, can anyone out there recommend a new engine? It must run...
  14. H

    Defender Diesel Freezing

    I am away offshore working just now but have a Defender Problem. I have had my TD5 County 4 door pick up for 3 years and it has 42K miles on it and I got it new, it has just had a full dealer service too. The girls tried to use it today to go and feed horses, 15 inch of snow and -10 degC...
  15. J

    defender td5 bad starting sometimes?

    td5 defender, sometimes i can just about turn key and it fires stright up, other times acn turn over for ages before it will start, have tried turning on , listen for pump to change note, still no joy, tryed putting foot down to floor first? no diesel leeks, can run engine, turn off and wont...
  16. I

    Diff problem

    Hi everyone, just bought a 1995 discovery 2.5 auto diesel but cannot get the diff lock out of high ratio. Anyone help!!!
  17. AJC

    Recall Notice R/2008/125 - Freelander 2 Diesel

    Manufacturer Ref : p011 Make: LAND ROVER Model : FREELANDER 2 DIESEL Launch Date : 02/10/2008 Numbers Involved : 28871 Build Start Date : 01/02/2007 Build End Date : 23/05/2008 BOOSTER HEATER -POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE MAY CATCH FIRE Description : It has been identified that the...
  18. Big Sandy

    Replacing A Series Diesel Starter Solenoid

    Firstly remove the starter motor from the engine. (yes, it sounds easy…I know it isn't.) Now, remove the cable (sometimes it's a copper strip) from the starter body to the solenoid. Undo the two nuts holding the solenoid to the starter body. Remove the solenoid body. This will leave the...
    • Big Sandy
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    • diesel replacing series solenoid starter
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  19. Big Sandy

    Guide Replacing A Series Diesel Starter Solenoid

    Big Sandy submitted a new resource: Replacing A Series Diesel Starter Solenoid - A Quick Guide Read more about this resource...
  20. Richie_asg1

    Replacing Rear Crank Oil Seal On A 3 Bearing Diesel

    If you have the facilities to remove the engine - then do, but you will still need to have access from underneath, so an engine stand is also required allowing access to the flywheel end. For those ill equipped, or requiring the minimum of space, then this method may prove useful. The 3...
    • Richie_asg1
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    • 3 bearing crank diesel oil seal rear replacing
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