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V8 Freak

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  1. There is a relay that controls the starter. Yellow relay second in from the left…..
  2. Sad news has reached me today that one of the forums founding members has recently passed away after a bout of illnesses. Those of you who knew Les will be aware that this world has lost one of the kindest and helpful people there ever was in the Land Rover world. Farewell old friend.
  3. Hi.... Saw a 110 recovered to a local livery this week with no drive. They initially diagnosed a failed LT230 but I'm suspicious of the MT82 gearbox output drive shaft coupling.... Lovely grinding noise when in gear and t/box in high or low range. I'm confident that the LT230 can take more of a hiding (Towing horses) than the coupling based on some searches. Does anyone have any more relevant experience I can lean on here? Vehicle has approx. 100k miles, clutch replacement in the last year or so I believe, generally well maintained from the appearance and quick look underneath. @ashtrans - Dave..... Should I be pointing them to you for an updated coupling? Regards Neil
  4. Aaron, It does sound a bit like the MAF is gone on yours... Engine off, Unplug the MAF connector. Start the engine and let it tickover for at least 20 seconds. Then drive and see if it's different to how it was. If it's livelier from the off it could be the MAF. Easily tested if you know someone with any testing equipment or local garage to plug in and check for air flow... Neil (Other than that, check for oil in the ECU plugs and clean out with brake cleaner if they are oily.... )
  5. Like Ed says, the glass is still pretty much pristine. It's taken a lot of scratches and bumps in its time but the worst that's happened so far is needing to wipe of dried sap from broken branches. I do fear taking something side on and smashing one but not done yet and don't know anyone who's popped an original side glass, so fingers crossed, I'll be good for a while yet.
  6. Sorry for the satellite delay.... The sides of the vehicle are untouched and all the original XS trim fitted back in nicely. I added some door trim found on T'internet to close the gap between glass and internal trim..
  7. A standard TD5 should manage a 1.2 ratio change well enough, but if you've gone for bigger diameter tyres, you may wish to look into tweaking the MAP. Don't try loading a Disco map onto a Defender ECU as this will cause all manner of issues. There are many good programmers out there that can help with a decent map, good power and torque increases, no excesses of smoke, and the really clever ones will also be able to write out the MAF, correct the temp gauge readings (They don't go into the red til 105C as standard !!!) and correct the Cruise Control parameters to work with the new gearing ratios...
  8. I ended up leaving the V5 as it was and confirmed the change with my insurer. No premium change applied, so seems no-one is interested in a change that uses all Land Rover parts...
  9. When I converted mine to Auto, I called DVLA and didn't get any advice other than writing to them asking what I should do. I wrote and followed up and was asked to call the DVLA to speak to someone. I checked with my insurance and advised them of the change and no change of premium etc. Call them and see.
  10. Bit of an update, hopefully solved.... At the weekend I changed the FPR, bleed valve etc in the fuel line at the oil filter block and replaced crank sensor again, although it didn't look too soiled this time. I then took it for a long drive to get it all warmed up and to a point where I could replicate the problem. After 35 miles I got a total cut, MIL light immediately on but dead engine.... Coasted to a hat, luckily in Lay-By..... Waited, started and it failed again soon after. I swapped in my spare ECU (Codes already learned for this purpose, so only a 2 minute job) and set off again. I did another 65 miles without issue. No fault codes registered in the original ECU. So at the moment it looks like the ECU has an issue that manifests when it's warmed up. I'll finish the pampering with a full oil change, greased props etc. and then the Oliver can take it for a nice long run before investing in a replacement / repaired ECU. (Hopefully)
  11. Really looking forward to seeing this all running again Tim....
  12. I seem to remember buying a generic loom with it and then wiring it in. Not too many wires involved. Need break in the feed from speedo to ECU (Pin 13 I think) and the Cruise wiring isn't too bad.
  13. Me too Mike... I replaced the thin one that's standard as it is originally fitted from above and tucks inside the top lip of the rear Cross member. I went for a decent aluminium tank guard that bolts up from below. Sooooooo much simpler.
  14. Well.. One of the pressure testing kits you found arrived yesterday @reb78. No opened to package yet but will offer feedback after the weekend. I'll test it out on the outgoing FPR and see what that's doing / not doing and fingers crossed I won't need to drop the tank and replace the noisy pump... Bloomin hate the standard tank guard on the Td5 90....
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