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  1. farmerfred123

    Turbo Problems in Africa - HELP!

    So, I'm currently coming to the end of an overland trip from London to Cape Town in a 110 300tdi. It must be said we've had our fair share of problems along the way - not helped by some rather dubious Ethiopian mechanics. Anyway, turbo started making squeeling when under load in Ethiopia...
  2. jbgood

    The Best Engine Landrover ever produced

    Yes - its been done before on other forums Yes - its completely subjective Yes - depends on what you need the engine to do Yes,Yes,Yes But what engine would you most like to find in your Christmas stocking/Birthday box ? And why ? Cast your vote here :) PS. there are NO wrong answers
  3. ER1C

    How Do I? Clean Engine Bay

    Following vent/bulkhead repair, I have the bonnet off and the result is an engine bay full of weld/grind/filler dustings... far from ideal as this will wear the life out of anything it gets into. I dont have a compressor and a compressed air can seemed to do nothing as it didnt have the power...
  4. K

    2.5di (York) Transit 1985/1989 - which oil

    Can anyone recommend a suitable oil for the engine on my series 3 please. I'm happy to buy the best oil to keep it running smoothly. Thanks Kieron
  5. S

    94 Series I as a daily driver for £600-00????

    I am thinking of going to look at a 1994 Series I Disco tomorrow evening but am not sure, Its about a 3 hour drive so a long way to go if its not worth it, I am wondering do people think it could be a solid truck or should i keep saving and buy a newer truck, Spec as follows: 1994 Disco...
  6. 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,
  7. Mechty

    How Do I? Mazda/Perkins engine swap onto LT77?

    Aye folks, fit like the day? Ive got a bitty o a problem that im tryin to solve. Im currently converting my auld A reg 110 from its petrol 2.5 to diesel, ive got my hands on one of those mazda/perkins 3 litre engines that was previously mated up tae a 5 speed Heavy duty V8 gearbox wi the long...
  8. LordDoig

    2.25 Petrol Rebuild/Knocking noise

    Hi Guys, Just parked up the landy for a couple of weeks to work on the brakes which are now completely done however when I turned the engine over it made some horrid noises and failed to start. After some jiggery-pokery I finally took out the buoy in the fuel tank and had a look - completely...
  9. N

    Help needed - engine water pipe

    Hello I'd like some advice please. Last Thursday, the large water pipe coming from the engine (sorry I'm not a mechanic) burst with a small hole which resulted in the coolant/water quickly escaping with a mass of steam coming from the front of the car (Freelander 1.8 GS 2001). I was able...
  10. LordDoig

    Heartbeat off selling my first Land Rover SIII...

    So... (and btw this relates to a SIII 4cyl petrol 88)... After completing 150 miles easy peasy and rectifying the problem with the clutch she's now decided to throw more problems in my face... White smoke coming into the cab from the passenger side, apparently coming from a metal tube...
  11. LordDoig

    Heartbeat off buying my first car - a 1977 SIII...

    Hi guys, I've been reading around these forums quite a bit recently and am very impressed with the enthusiasm of the Land Rover community. I hope to join this community in the next few days with my purchase of a 1977 88" SIII. Do you think you guys might be able to give me some pointers on...
  12. J

    How Do I? 300 tdi into 1989 110

    hello im tryin to put a 300 disco engine and box into a 110. the front of engine is hitting the power stearing if i put the old engine mounts on new engine will it move it back enough? and any hints on adapting the gear box mounts?
  13. R

    Discover TDI 300

    Hi All, i have just noticed that i have a hissing sound coming from the turbo side, the sound is only heard when the engine is under torque and over 3k rpm, any ideas, the turbo hoses are perfect no damage, the exhaust pipe is not punctured, the hissing sound is only heard when the engine is...
  14. H

    Help - Lost in France with a broken Freelander !!

    Currently stuck down in the South of France when my Freelander TD4 started with a horrendous clancking noise coming from the engine area. Local garagiste needed a Landrover diagnosis so managed to get the car to the 'local' main dealer. Totally shocked by the poor quality of the service and want...
  15. 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...
  16. H

    Range Rover 2003 HSE 3.0TDV6....

    hey all, sorry if im posting this in the wrong place, first post. ok... picked up my 03 range rover last thursday where i found it to be extremely quiet for a diesel, i would pull up at the lights and think it had turnt off it was that quiet.... but .... after a few days the engine has started...
    • HSE2003
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    • engine hse loud noisey rangerover
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    • Forum: Range Rover
  17. H

    2.5l tdi (200) questions!

    dear all i have a 2.5l (200) tdi in a 1990 'h' reg land rover defender 90. well, ive had it a while now (since last june), and since then a few things have been going down hill since getting it. no.1 is a marked decrease in fuel consumption (i.e. its getting worse, not that its using...
  18. Y

    300Tdi power Boosts

    Hello all, I am trying to put together a table of power improvements for the 300Tdi engine. I would like to show the expected power boost and cost for each modification. The aim is to see which mods are the best value. All input welcome.
  19. LOVELYBOY

    HGF on a 4.6 - time for a new engine. What should I buy?

    Hello lovely people. This time it's serious. Water dropplets coming from exhaust, on both banks and a header tank that looks like a pint of beer (badly poured at that). A fountain of foam coming from the header tank cap, erratic heating and a firm top hose. So either HGF, cracked block...
    • LOVELYBOY
    • Thread
    • coolant engine head-gasket overheat p38
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Range Rover
  20. hawkinz69

    How Do I? Range Rover p38 4.6 engine removal

    Hello, I could do with some expert advice in removing the V8 engine. The engine and engine bay has been stripped so all that remains is the block with crank and cam still in. My problem is with the bell housing bolts, what is the best way of removing these damn bolts!! I am removing the...
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