I’ve just bought a td5 with a standard steel chassis, in the past I’ve always had defenders with galvanised chassis. The chassis looks to be in good condition with only light surface rust, but how do I preserve it, do I paint it, wax oil it or do both? I would appreciate it if anyone has some...

I’ve tried pressure, but it still just turns. I’ll try hammer and chisel and if that fails l’ll get the angle grinder out. Is the ball joint under pressure do l need to jack it up and support the axle when l remove the ball joint ?

Hi, lm just after some advice. I need to replace the A Frame ball joint on my 90 however when l try and undo the casalated nut on the ball joint it just turns. Can anyone advise in how l can undo this nut?

Just an update, l have changed the lift pump and it’s fixed the problem. The Land Rover is now running well with no white smoke and there is definitely no water in the oil, so hopefully l can now rule out a failed head gasket. Thanks for all your advice

Hi, Ive been shopping with my wife and haven’t had chance to look at this again. I wonder if it’s the lift pump, this morning l took off the fuel filter and it was only three quarters full. This evening l have tried to manually prime the filter by moving the lever on the side of the lift pump...

The expansion tank slightly pressures up, but always has, no oil in water. I can’t tell you if the smoke smells of paraffin, as lm full of cold and have no sense of smell. I’ve just taken it out for another run, the engines now up to temperature and it runs a lot better, but when you put your...

Hi, Yesterday l took my 200tdi out for a run and it ran fine until l reached 60 mph. As soon a l hit 60 the engine started coughing white smoke, which has never happen before. This morning when l started it, it’s bowing white smoke and when you put your foot downthe engine dies. last week it...

Hi, the brake pedal of my 200tdi rattles and drives me to distraction. However l have managed to get hold of a secondhand brake box from a puma, but l will to swap over the survo from the 200tdi. The question is will it fit or will l need to modify it, or am l just waisting my time ?

Hi I’ve just bought a 2002 HSE range rover and there seems to be a problem with the heated seats. When you push the seat button the seat light flashes and then goes out. Did the HSE come with front heated seats and if so can someone advise me of a possible cause /fix ?

I've now bought the Range Rover however there are a couple of problems with it. When you try to switch on the heated seats light flashes twice and then goes off, it dose it for both seats and the seats don't heat up. The air-conditioning,when you push the button the you can heard the engine...

I think it was in low when I pulled way

Hi ‘ve just viewed a L322 range rover HSE 2002 and noticed when reversing the drivers mirror doesn’t tilt, down however the passenger mirror moves and tilts when reversing, is this normal? Also I played around with the air suspension putting the vehicle in high mode and then low. The range...

I'm planning to buy a Range Rover and I have £9,000 to spend, but which one do I buy. I was thinking of buying a L322 V8 as I will do less than 3,000 miles a year, but is a diesel better ? Is a P38 any good ? diesel or pertrol as I can buy a 2002 model for half the price of a L322, why ...

I’ve just bought a Defender 200tdi and at the time I didn’t notice that one of the the VIN plates was missing. The chassis is stamped and the there is a VIN plate on the brake servo; however the VIN plate on the missing from the bulkhead. This is the one that can be viewed through the windscreen...

Hi I’m just after some advice I’ve just sold my defender and am looking at buying a Range Rover, my budget is £10,000. Do I buy a P38 and if so which one Diesel, Petrol or LPG or do I buy a cheap L322 again petrol or diesel. The vehicle will be my weekend toy and I shouldn’t imagine I’II do any...

Hi I’m thinking about selling my Defender Td5 to fund a new project. I’m in no rush to sell however I want to get the best possible price. When’s the best time to sell?

Does anyone in the Durham area have a Nanocom, as I want to remap my Defender ECU ? What I need is a map read of my ECU and then I need the remaped file uploading to the ECU I’ve tried to buy a Nanocom but Nanocom still don’t have any units in stock, can any one help ? Many thanks

I’m thinking of getting a performance stainless steel exhaust for my defender Td5. I have looked at the various options TD5 Alive or Twisted but with the de-cat pipe and vat theses workout very expensive. However off eBay I can by a full Griffin Performance exhaust for £440., the exhaust looks...

Hi I’ve just changed the pinion oil seal on the rear diff of my defender 90 td5. Can anyone advise me of the torque setting for the flange centre nut? Many thanks

Hi I’m thinking of fully servicing my defender Td5 I need to know how much how much oil dose the engine take, axel, gearbox and transfer box Also can anyone advise me on the best oil to use?