http://forum.landrovernet.com/ The Land Rover UK Forums, discussion forums, news, articles, gallery and friendly helpful members. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:45:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.landrovernet.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.landrovernet.com/ http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179535&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:41:46 GMT I know Weber 34ICH are not good for cold starting but just tried to start the Landie just now and she will not catch,turns fine but will not fire up.

There is petrol in the carb and the choke was full on? any ideas it isn't even that cold here. Is this just a condesation problem or should I look for something else?

Because if it is a problem now it will be no hope in winter. New HT leads and plugs are on route as we speak. ]]> Series Land Rovers tat2_al http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179535 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179532&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:25:46 GMT :)First time caller, l am looking for a Firefly or Redwing type landrover to keep my series 11A company. can you help. thanks. eric. :)First time caller, l am looking for a Firefly or Redwing type landrover to keep my series 11A company. can you help.
thanks.
eric. ]]> Items Wanted eric birch http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179532 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179529&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:19 GMT Quick question on behalf of the mrs......... What are the best HT leads for a 3.9 LPG'd M reg Disco?? Also can you buy a Dizzy with the brass plates rather than the aliminuim plates inside??? ]]> Land Rover Discovery _luke_ http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179529 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179528&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:09 GMT Basically a friends RRC has an ignition key but the doors only lock on the alarm fob. He would prefer NOT to have more keys so is it possible to get replacement barrels for a Range Rover Classic.

It is a 1994 3.9 'soft dash' M reg with EAS.

Many thanks in advance :) ]]> Range Rover Saratoga http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179528 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179519&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:40 GMT I'm a new member, and own a Freelander 1.8 petrol, 53 plate, 30,000 recorded miles.
I like the drive, but have had problems with the gear selection , and rear door leaks into under-floor storeage. Leaks sorted, and gear selection appears to have eased by itself.

Recently I noticed that my coolant level was low, and topped up with 50/50 water and anti-freeze, and thought no more about it. The vehicle was running like a dream, and the running temperature ok. The heater worked well after top-up, but but cooled off after a day or so. Time to top up coolant again. There was no leakage under the car, so the coolant must have been going somewhere. I did notice air bubbles coming up into the expansion bottle. :confused:

As my Freelander was due for it's annual service, and MOT, I booked it in. Mentioned the coolant loss, and a rear stop light that needed replacing. Told them no other problems.

I received a call from the Land Rover dealership, and was told that the coolant had been leaking into the engine, and mixing with the oil - engine may have to be replaced! They promised to removed the head, and assess the damage. Next day received another call from the dealer - to replace engine with a new [reconditioned] engine was my only option - my engine was not repairable as they said the "sleeves had dropped into the engine" [whatever that means].

Cost of reconditioned engine £2,300!

This is a very expensive solution for my Freelander coolant problem, and I suggest all owners should keep an eagle eye on the coolant level to avoid the above cost.
My coolant loss was only over a few weeks, but enough to cause irrepairable damage. ]]> Land Rover Freelander llamedos http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179519 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179508&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:57 GMT Hi does anyone know where I can find some sort of diagram theat shows the layout of the solid brake lines on a series 3 88"? when I got hold of the project most of the brake lines had been stripped off, or just rotten away.
Any help is appreciated. ]]> Series Land Rovers UK145QV http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179508 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179507&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:16 GMT Hi guys, ive noticed today that the heater on my 2001 TD5 disco no longer blows hot air at all, in fact it is stone cold, only had the disco for a few weeks and it definately used to get hot. The temp guage on the dash stills reaches half way as normal. I havent done anything to the car recently... Hi guys, ive noticed today that the heater on my 2001 TD5 disco no longer blows hot air at all, in fact it is stone cold, only had the disco for a few weeks and it definately used to get hot.
The temp guage on the dash stills reaches half way as normal. I havent done anything to the car recently regards to messing with coolant levels or anything so im a bit baffled.

Any ideas what the problem could be? ]]> Land Rover Discovery DannyW http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179507 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179506&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:59 GMT anyone? anyone? ]]> Items Wanted rusty_wingnut http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179506 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179504&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:56:22 GMT On the RHS IRD is the bracket fixing the IRD to the engine above and below. I would like to know if the upper bolt(highest of about 6) screws into the steering pump bracket or should it go through the bracket and into the engine block. When I removed the bolt there was a sort of cast around... On the RHS IRD is the bracket fixing the IRD to the engine above and below.

I would like to know if the upper bolt(highest of about 6) screws into the steering pump bracket or should it go through the bracket and into the engine block.

When I removed the bolt there was a sort of cast around the bolt thread which may have been stripped from the pump mounting bracket. I`m not sure.
One thing is sure the bolt that was in won`t bite into anything.
I`d be grateful for any advice on this. ]]> Land Rover Freelander traveller http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179504 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179503&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:40:07 GMT hi guys, my 2001 td5 es does not have heated leather seats...I think because it was imported new from cyprus... What would need to be done to get heat to them..???????????? hi guys, my 2001 td5 es does not have heated leather seats...I think because it was imported new from cyprus...
What would need to be done to get heat to them..???????????? ]]> Land Rover Discovery deantimo http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179503 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179502&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:21:08 GMT I'VE GOT IT BACK!!

Finally they got a new front bumper, and I got a phone call this morning saying it would be ready for collection this afternoon. Just got home from collecting it.

As an apology for the time it took to get the bumper they have given it a FULL valet, so I don't even recognise it. Even the wheels are clean!! That won't last long around here at the moment. ]]> Land Rover Freelander Llanigraham http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179502 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179501&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:06:20 GMT Does anyone know what sort of price the big black tailgate release button is , before I spend ages trying to resurect mine :eek: Does anyone know what sort of price the big black tailgate release button is , before I spend ages trying to resurect mine :eek: ]]> Range Rover mowog http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179501 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179499&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:02:30 GMT I have a new Defender and purchased a Hannibal roof rack which is installed. Today a dealer said this model was not good because the full length gutter bars stopped the flexibility in the roof and could crack the body. This view is supported in one of the threads "Exped Roof Rack", but in the same thread wytco0 says "go fir full length gutter bars so as to spread the weight" and describes how having individual feet can cause cracks...

Is there any conclusion to this debate? The dealer was recommending a Frontrunner roofrack.

Christopher
Cape Town ]]> Land Rover Defender ChrisLJ http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179499 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179497&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:44 GMT I am just wondering about replacing the timing belt in the 200 I have in my rebuild. My main question is about the locking pin hole. I understand (haven't looked yet) that it is fouled by the xmember, so I just wondered what the best way to do it is when I come to do it.

It was suggested to me to drill through the xmember, but I would rather not. Is it possible to jack the gearbox enough to tilt the engine to give access?

Is there some other method of doing the timing that doesn't involve the locking pins?

Cheers

John ]]> Series Land Rovers JayHoe http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179497 http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179493&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:34:32 GMT can any1 help me, i've bought a 2001 td5 defender and want to get rid of the steel rims and wonderd if discovery 3 alloys would fit, would i need 4mm spacers? many thanks jim. ]]> Land Rover Defender jimlad http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=179493