Well it is a bank holiday weekend. So your entitled to a bit of that!:D If you look on the map it's only a couple of inches away!:D;) Shame there's no one nearer. Maybe I'll have to invest in one!

Hi, I've used Rick on my Petrol, in fact I'm contemplating another trip to see him to sort starting problems. Unfortunately though, he's in Brighton which is the best part of 150 miles away from me.

Yes. It seems the obvious thing to do. Doesn't explain why its worse in the cold weather though. I did notice when I jumped it yeasterday from my Pajero that there was quite a spark when connecting which implies a fair bit of current draw

Not when it was back on the engine I didnt as there isn't enough space due to the metal manifold. (Original was plastic manifold). I'm going to nip over to the unit in a bit and see what I can do. I have turned the engine over by hand without any problems (apart from compression)

Mine is a Carin sat nav tv. Original but fitted after so it's actually attached to the lid of the spare wheel cover. So it wont be a damp issue but it is live all the time.

Done that. Solenoid jumps in and out but wont turn over. More I think about it the more I'm thinking earth terminal again. Main earth is attached to the engine and to the earthing point. Which has been cleaned and the battery terminal cleaned. After these postings I'm thinking that if...

Probably the easiest and quickest may to check the head gasket it to get someone with a "sniffer" to test it. As said before if you have the heaters on full to clear the air in the matrix then it's poss its the gasket. A sniffer test (though not always right) is probably the easiest way to...

I haven't done the EKA due to having the sync mate. Another thing I haven't put here but did in the original postings (That vanished) was that the dash display shows gearbox fault (Normally get when battery is flat) and also ABS fault (which I've read elsewhere can be possibly fuse box). I...

Hi Paul. That was my initial thought. I have 3 good batteries now all the same. I have a battery charger with jump start facility and still the same. I'm glad from reading these that I have gone through the obvious! When I removed relay 19 (engine electrics I assume) AND EVERYTHING STOPPED...

Hi Yes tried earth to body then ran a live to starter. Starter solenoid clicked so I replaced starter thinking the garage had burnt it out when testing prviously. Put replacement starter on and still only clicks (But fine off car).

Hi, Yes the main earth is on and I have tried with a jeavy duty jump lead attached from engine to battery post. I agree it sounds like an earth / power problem as when it tries to draw current (I assume) it cant hence the clicking.

Hi Yes definately main dealer. Same time as two new front door locks as they blew out when the old one packed up. It seems more in cold weather the battery dies within 3 days (New battery twice). I'm wondering if its the sat nav player as that stays on all the time. Otherwise it's put in the...

Thanks fot that my mind is at ease now!:) I changed the rears about 3 months ago. What fun and games they were! The locking pins were well and truly seized in. Got them out eventually though. Front ones were a walk in the park by comparison. Only when I started pumping them up and had the...

Hi Yes it is whilst the bonnet is open. Does this make a difference? Cheers Ray

Can anyone tell me if this is normal please. Just changed 2 front bags on my 4.6. Had to reset the EAS and the suspension went up without issue. However, the pump runs for about a minute then shuts off for a minute or two then switches on again. Is this normal? The suspensions...

I have delved into the forum via seach and can only find one remotely similar incidence in which the concensus is fuse box. I am dubious in my case as the car was fine 2 weeks ago and has been sat in a dry warehouse whilst the work has been undergone. I assume everyone has gone away for...

I've tried to put this topic 3 times now, Each time it says needs to be ok'd by admin but it doesn't appear so I cant understand whats gone wrong:mad: I have just changed the engine in my DSE. After it kicking and biting all the way through I finally have the engine in and plumbed...

I spoke to a guy in Brighton who repairs BECM's and when I explained the problem he said it was common and what the problem was likely to be. Changed the RF and the locks. He said if I put locks in without the RF I would end up changing them again! So I did it!

I had to replace two on my 4.6. There are about 3 or 4 different types and, like you, I was shocked at the prices people wanted. In the end I bit the bullet and bought brand new ones from the dealer at £148 each. OK not the cheapest but they were brand new and I had confidence they should last...

I changed the engine in my 99 TD for an engine I got from a 325TDS. This has been biting me all the way! Finally got the engine in and plumbed in etc. Putting the manifold on I find the head configuration is different so I have installed the aluminium manifold not the plastic one. Various...