Thanks for the replies, doesn't seem to be a huge issue (though it should not happen) I will chase a new loom and a few
cans of electrical contact cleaner.
In days gone by manufacturers kept ironing out the bugs untill the got it right a few examples are LR 2.25, rover v8,
ford 250, chrysler/hemi 245, small block chev. Legislation in the EC seems to have stiffled development of existing engines to the point where manufacturers cannot keep up with the chages or did LR chage to new engines for more marketability for new sales.
didn't international pickup the build rights to the 300tdi and produce the 2.8 with all the apparant bugs fixed?
thanks for the help , catch you soon, Michael