WD40 should help remove the old filter, they are always very tight in the container. I find it useful to do some of the work through the hole in the inner wing by the steering rack. Be careful with the 5 way fuel line connector just below the pump, this is easy to snap especially in cold weather...

Very Strange but then you are in Transylvania. My guess would be that the Main (engine management relay) is staying activated briefly following ignition 'off'. I would substitute one of the other relays of the same type to test and if that proves that the original relay is good then I would...

Yes probably the alternator. But just check the electrical connector at the top rear of the alternator (held with a spring clip) the connector is restricted by the oil cooler, this can cause the rubber cover to split allowing oil/water ingress which gives intermittent non charging/ battery...

As the bonnet has a very thick sound/heat insulation pad i would think it would generally feel cold externally. As to whether she should continue to drive? well I would carefully remove the dipstick with the engine running and if oil sprays out then no I would not drive the vehicle but search...

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Turbo diesels don't like a restricted exhaust system. I've found that removing the 'cat' internals vastly improves turbo response.

Hi you don't say where you are located but I wouldn't have thought it has been cold enough in UK yet for the FBH to kick in: < 5 degrees. Possibilities are either a small oil leak from the top of the engine causing oil to drip onto the hot exhaust system or more seriously at the mileage you...

Hi You don't mention any fuel filter changes. If the filter isn't changed then perhaps the pumps are being overworked?

We rigged up switches to both activate the FBH and the blower fan relay without the engine running. This allows the system to be activated a few minutes before driving off to both pre-heat the engine and the cab in very cold weather.

The TD4 is a super efficient diesel engine we use ours to tow trailers over mountains etc and the fans never ever come on unless we use aircon and then both fans fire up to cool the condensor. I shouldn't worry so long as the coolant level remains constant and the temperature gauge remains in...

Hi Mike, The clicking relay you describe is almost certainly the starter relay actuating. This means that the relay is trying to activate the starter solenoid which also tells me that you do not have an immobiliser problem. Locate the starter motor on the front of the engine. Have an assistant...

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Quite rare with modern tyres but we still get the odd one in the workshop: a small 'egg' where sidewall meets tread would give similar although you don't mention whether vibration is felt through steering wheel. Good luck.

on 3 door variants the rear window is lowered completely, for safety, in the event of roof/ soft top removal. find the micro-switch in the o/s diagonal pillar. you will almost certainly find that the soft top is flexing whilst the vehicle is in motion causing the switch to make/ break...

Connection to LGW will illuminate the clock display whenever ignition is on whereas connection to RO cable will illuminate the clock display only whilst side or headlights are on. Earlier radio/casette/ cd control head units will not operate with the original clock/radio display unit...

An excellent description, many thanks..

As it will only bump start, perhaps the engine jerking involved is remaking a poor connection. Go to the fuel rail, passenger side end and check the two pin HP sensor connector for looseness or corrosion. Good luck..

Agreed, also with 90km on the clock it's possibly original fit and ready for replacement together with the fuel filter..

Agreed, and then possibly weld nuts to the remaining studs to assist removal if mole grips and heat don't work.

Check that the front subframe to body bolts are good and tight, any slight movement here causes similar noises..