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  1. G

    rpm's

    i have a 2000 range rover hse 4.6 litter v8 with a 4 speed transmisstion,what im trying to find out is it normal for my rpm's to climb over 2000 to 2500 when shifting from 1 to 2 to 3 to 4. bc when i compare my range rover to other suv's they run at a lower rpm,if my transmisstion isent shifting...
  2. M

    V6 HSE Petrol Automatic 2004 Engine knocking

    Hi, I have a V6 HSE Automatic 2004 Freelander it's only done 37751 miles been good as gold till the other day when a slight knocking noise started. It happens when I start it and rev or put it into gear and accelerate. It has plenty of oil. It also has quite a strong smell of petrol when...
  3. Q

    How Do I? 1986 Defender Turbo Problems

    Hi All Landy Lovers. My turbo was making nasty noises and leaking oil, so I got a replacement bearing kit from turbospares on e-bay and replaced the impellor and turbine wheel and shaft at the same time, as they had become damaged - this stopped the excessive oil consumption but the noises...
  4. Fear the power of the 2.25!!!

    Fear the power of the 2.25!!!

  5. Poulton

    300 Tdi Engine Weight?

    Hi, just bought a 300tdi engine, how much will it weigh? it'll have all ancilleries on it and flywheel housing. I have heard that the dry weight may be around 205kg but im not to sure? Does anyone know? Cheers.
  6. Big Sandy

    Engine Oil Maintenance

    You will see oil changes mentioned here, and all through the forum. We thought it might be an idea to have some generalised info about oil. How often should I check my oil? You can never check the oil level too often! I check mine every single day, as part of my pre start routine. Use the...
  7. Big Sandy

    Guide Engine Oil Maintenance

    Big Sandy submitted a new resource: Engine Oil Maintenance - Some Basic Stuff Read more about this resource...
  8. Big Sandy

    How A Diesel Engine Works

    How does my diesel engine work? I was asked this the other day. How does my diesel engine work, and what's so different between it and a petrol engine? Well, first of all, fuel.. Err, obviously. No seriously, there are a few differences apart from that, so I thought it might be an idea to...
  9. Big Sandy

    2.25 Diesel Engine Water Pump Replacement

    The most common cause for failure of the water pump fitted to the ubiquitous 2.25l Land Rover engine is over tightening the alternator/fan belt. You may not notice much of a leak at first; quite often the leak starts out small, dripping from the bottom of the pump as the engine cools. It will...
  10. Big Sandy

    Repair Guide Engine Oil Change

    You knew this was coming! It has to be done you know – and why pay somebody to do it, you own a series Landy, you are more than capable! The procedures outlined below are common to most 2.25 engined series vehicles; there might be some differences, which I will try to point out… (I personally...
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