That is how I used to do it, are you refitting header tank cap once water is coming our of the rad bung? then carry on filling via the stat bung, having the header tank cap on when header tank level is correct is the important bit, then carry on...

how are you filling the cooling system?

I got an extra year out of a leaky one by putting a cap full of brake fluid in the reservoir. It worked

Britpart are renowned but not the way you might think!

New bushes arrived today, much easier to fit, straight in and easily aligned. However, bearing no. 1 is a little stiff to turn, tried shifting it back and forward a couple of times in case it was misaligned but didn't help. Tempted to carry on...

I had the same thing on my 200tdi, oil was so thick it would not drain out of the sump plug on its own, I added a pint of diesel and ran the engine to thin the oil, and even then I had to draw/scrape the oil out with a large cable tie. Previous...

Strange how @alexbyrne hasn't been back to support his request and answer some of our questions.

Over 7000 miles without breaking down. His only option is a Freelander then. And a tow rope for the support tratter when it breaks down regular. Problem is its not the best idea to travel across certain countries in an iconically british...

Front diff breather pipe?

EGR filter, do you mean DPF filter?

I am based in the USA and have imported two Defender 110's from the UK. I played it straight and chose to import completely original 25+ year old cars (i.e. no replacement chassis). You will need cars Titled and registered in the USA to get the...