Hi All.
Problem sorted. I did not put a washer at the bottom of the spring on the lever and the spring got jammed between the plate and the lever preventing it from popping up. I also oiled all the joints. Working perfect now. Really appreciate all your advice.
I posted the following in the Range Rover section, only got 1 reply, which I have not checked yet. You guys in the Series section seem to be more helpful. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
"I have a 2000 P38. 2.5 Diesel Automatic. Every time I fill up with Diesel the engine will cutout after driving anywhere between 5 and 50 miles. This could happen 4 or 5 times but as the fuel level in the tank falls, the problem is gone until the next fill up. On some occasions it will puff out a cloud of black smoke. If I leave it sit for a few minutes it will always start and drive fine. Any ideas what might be wrong".
Regards.
Chris.