• johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread Ladder frame and Sump.
    Just used rtv silicone on mine with no issues.
    Tuesday at 20:09
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread Swivel Grease Change - LR Discovery 1 300tdi 97.
    Remove the swivel seal and let grease drip out. Refit seal and fill with new grease. Make sure to turn the wheels so new grease passes the goes into the swivel and not on top of it.
    May 3, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread 200tdi overheating.
    My thermostat opens at 85’ on an analogue dial. That equates to 3/4 the way up the Land Rover temp dial
    May 1, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread Disco 2 Legroom issue.
    Extend the seat rails so you can put the seat back further.
    Apr 15, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread TD5 Missfire..
    If there’s any oil in ecu, it needs the injector loom replacing and clean ecu port best you can
    Apr 10, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread VNT turbo on 300tdi Issue.
    That’s all above my pay grade lol. I believe factory set is 1 bar of boost.
    Mar 29, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread My injector pump is pouring fuel - 200tdi.
    Had mine done at Diesel Bobs last year, £400 inc vat.
    Mar 25, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread My injector pump is pouring fuel - 200tdi.
    I’d say the boost pin makes more difference, It’s like most tuning things, it’s a game of diminishing returns. I’ve a turner performance head with turbo technics vnt turbo, so the extra fuelling is required to get the best from the other mods...
    Mar 22, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread My injector pump is pouring fuel - 200tdi.
    Boost ring alters the advance timing ever so slightly, allowing fuel to burn better at high revs, supposedly increasing power at the top end.
    Mar 22, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread 1 year old Defender 90 with 50 miles - service/oil change.
    New defender service interval is 2 years or 21000 miles, whichever comes sooner.
    Mar 21, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread VNT turbo on 300tdi Issue.
    Are you taking the boost measurement by T-ing off the boost pipe to the fuel pump, as close as possible to the turbo. Your always going to loose some pressure due to pipe expansion and joints in the flow. I get around 1.4 bar on the boost gauge...
    Mar 20, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread VNT turbo on 300tdi Issue.
    Ive got one of there vnt’s on my 200tdi, they come factory set at 1.5 bar.
    Mar 20, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread FL2 versus BMW X5?.
    You can wash an X5 without the doors falling off!😂😂
    Mar 20, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread SLICKSHIFT.
    I’ve fitted one to my lt77 box, found it very difficult to get it set properly. Yes it solves gear changes feeling like stirring a bowl of soup but often difficult to get into gear without a lot of force, and having to ‘find’ the gears...
    Mar 20, 2025
  • johnlad
    johnlad replied to the thread Discovery 5 Security and Immobilisers.
    Switch off keyless entry, it stops the doors being unlocked by people using scanners. Later model Land Rovers have all had extra security added during software updates making them difficult to steal hence insurance premiums lowering. Ghosts are...
    Mar 16, 2025
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