crusty jim

Have a slight oil leak around the oil filter cap / oil filter housing. I'm gonna swap the O ring when I get a replacement, but if that fails, I'm guessing that it is either a cracked cap or the gasket between the housing and block. Is this a known fault ? Any other suggestions as to what may be at fault ? Thanks, Alex.

Any update on this conversion ? I have a 2005 TD4 that needs a new breather. I`m in two minds which one to go for ? Any details on the mod required to fit the BMW part to the later engines ?

Both us and the Father in Law have facelift TD4 Freelander Hardbacks.. The Father in Law's has recently developed a water leak from a drain pipe to the rear of the engine, next to the bulkhead on the N/S.. It is just pure water.. He has not been using the A/C.. Any ideas what this water is from, or if it is a problem ? I'm guessing it is something to do with the heater matrix due to the the location of the drain pipe, but ours has never dripped ? Any help appreciated !!! :shock:

Hi Folks, I purged the tank using the ECU 5x throttle presses on Igg II about 8-10 times and the filter finally stopped glugging and swirling. The car then started fine and after a good leg stretch feels fine !! Think I must have had alot of air trapped in the system. I'll pre-fill the filter next time.. Thanks for all your help ! Alex..

Hi all, I have a TD5 MY03 Disco. I serviced the car today which was very straight forward until I came to the fuel filter. The water sensor on the bottom of the filter broke the top 2 threads when tightening, and although it was still tight, I went to LR and purchased a replacement. The replacement appears to have 2 probes instead of the old one which has a philips screw head with a white band beneath, however I was assured that it was the correct part, and an "updated" part number. I re-fitted the sensor and filter, but the car would not start, initially giving the "water in fuel" fault lamp on the dash. I tried to get the pressure in the fuel system back up by cycling 30 secs on Ignition II, then 15 secs off for six cycles before cranking.. However the car did not start ! I then tried replacing the old filter and sensor, to no avail. I then tried to "purge" the fuel system by depressing the throttle 5 times with the ignition on II and allowing it to go through its cycle.. However by this time the battery was all but dead. The filter makes lots of wooshing and swirling noise, and you can hear fuel in the engine bay.. but whether it is at the correct pressure, I have no idea ? The car is now sat on the drive, blocking the garage - on charge. I'm hoping that the car will pressurise and start tomorrow.. But what do I do if it doesn't ?? HELP !!! Please !

hadn't considered the clearance for the spare.. thanks.

I have 255 70 16 tyres at the moment.. Will the take 265 70 16 AT's ok ??