Were the bolts both tight ? Last time I saw that, something had got loose and the starter was said to be sluggish, just before it jammed into the starter ring gear. I know it's a b to do, but make sure the bolts are tight. RAVE should have the torque.

I may be doing this for my bro in law, he has the kit. But he is liable to shear the bolts, but I'm sure they are of a certain metal that will undo. I always spray them warm leave and then respray. I like the plus gas to soak in and help release them.

You could bell up the landrover with a alarm, or go to the nearest accessory shop and buy some window stickers " This vehicle is alarmed ". I had them on my old motor and a flashing LED from Maplins. wire it as follows, "ignition on" (ignition switch) then to the battery supply (ignition switch)...

A defender is fitted with a far more reliable loom than the really early series. its those connectors that let the thing down.

Model, type, location ? Series are fairly easy, make sure you aren't connecting the lights to earth.

Check the handbook : Vehicle that have been standing for any long length of time may have their lights on for at least 40 seconds and that includes ABS. A ABS ligt stays on until you are moving at a certain speed. (sensor check) Also there is a certain method the bleed the brakes, check the...

Ford Transits use a similar fluid, although they charge a fortune for it. If it's ATF it's much better, go to a Motor Factor (yell.com) buy a litre and a 5 litre. You can top up using the Litre container then use the 5l to top that up, getting the right amount of fluid in, sometimes over topping...

Exactly the place I will be taking my additional supply from. I will leave an in line fuse inside the box and route the wiring over to the other side or to the rear of the consul to charge a booster pack. CB Radio it would be better for your transmission if you used this additional supply, the...

just looked at them and other suppliers, all it states is refer to dealer. Looks like LR have sewn up the suppliers. sometimes I can cross reference a number on the units. They have stopped showing the other motors they fit. the online versions suck.

I have some Lucas part books, I could possibly find out the other motors it fits.

You can go for either the hole in the floor or drop the whole tank as per RAVE. You will need some plus gas as the flare nuts on the pump will be rusted to hell. It took a load of patience to undo mine. Order one with the olives and nuts included. Ask for extra olives, incase you drop them onto...

How do you post pictures on here ?

First rule of running a workshop. Anything that is likely to cost time in the workshop, OVER PRICE the job.

Arghhhhh. REMEMBER the safety warning. Check rave for the time to wait until you unplug anything. RAVE also gives the method to check the bags.

Use a digital multi meter and all can be checked using ohms. Even plugs have a 1000ohm resistor in. You can buy a cheap one on ebay for a fiver. with hold button (max reading) and now a blue screen light. HT leads can jump even though you are getting a good reading. Silicon leads break down over...

You can always disconnect the steering arm and test the swivel, before you fit all the rest back on. I have had tight ones, we used a smear of valve grinding paste to free a tight plain bush off. you shouldn't leave it on there. I find oil, can free up things and help you judge it better. By...

One Condom (used) ala Blues Brothers.

Disconnect the (black) ABS Relay in the engine bay fusebox, this prevents the pump pressurising the system. I had mine out when working as the pump running was peeing me off, turn on the ignition, abs light will stay on. But you can feel the pedal better (either by hand or foot, not driving) and...

No messages on the dash, not a indication that a fault other than the immobiliser link low one, and looking on here. Nanocom faults were read and still the engine runs. So I dismissed that as a fluke on the code reader. It ran perfect up to the MOT. Even without the tank pump. I now have...

Evening Rick