1. Ian M in France

    Discovery 5 2.0 engine nightmare

    I would start off nice "look we are really not happy with the car we have no confidence in it any more we do not think it is safe any more will you take it back" they might say yes or give you a option you like, if they do not ask how you take it up with land rover direct, then if not joy take...
  2. Ian M in France

    Discovery 5 2.0 engine nightmare

    I think they should have given you the new engine numbers to inform DVLA of the change, seems to be many problems so would be best to walk or run away from this car
  3. Ian M in France

    Freelander 1 Td4 won’t start- HELP!

    If the crank was not broken before you took injectors out, what is the chance it is broken now? never good but I would try and start it with a bit of easy start, if it runs then stops when easy start is gone then it is not the engine but the injectors or the injectors not being told to fire
  4. Ian M in France

    TD5 discovery only starts with a tow

    Thanks always good to have you advice, we have ordered one as think might be on last legs anyway still the original from new but has had 3 solenoids in 20 years and over 200k miles will report back Ian
  5. Ian M in France

    TD5 discovery only starts with a tow

    that's what I thought problem was bur with van hooked up as well battery 13.2v when turning engine over
  6. Ian M in France

    TD5 discovery only starts with a tow

    that is what I thought so even with battery good and turning over well tried using jump leads from van and still would not go, I will check battery terminals thanks Ian
  7. Ian M in France

    TD5 discovery only starts with a tow

    I had a bit of a search on internet and found starter motor sparking can effect crank sensor known as noisy crank sensor, I rebuilt the solenoid on starter motor last week and when I took it off seemed to smell a bit like windings burnt but all worked okay, but not been starting like it did 2...
  8. Ian M in France

    TD5 discovery only starts with a tow

    Hi all have a problem with starting, starter motor turns engine at a good speed but not starting, not trying to start, tried with jump leads to give more volts as volts dropping to about 10.2v when engine being turned, starts straight away with tow, purged the diesel , pump running okay seems...
  9. Ian M in France

    A Swedish take on the new Defender

    Would not worry about parking it, it will spend most of its life at the Land rover dealers:D But joking apart how reliable will it be is the big question, most on here think there is too much to go wrong, Time will tell, great video:),
  10. Ian M in France

    Disco 2 Broken fuel pipe

    I also seem to remember (but some time ago so not sure) leaving it unlock for some time and then when I opened the door the alarm went off, I had to lock it up and unlock it
  11. Ian M in France

    Disco 2 Broken fuel pipe

    Two things might not be related, might not be starting because of air in system, has it run since the pipe changed? when mine run out of fuel had to purge it about 4 times before it would go
  12. Ian M in France

    Disco 2 Broken fuel pipe

    Why drop the tank, there is a cover in the boot that allows you to get the pump out and also lets you get to the pipes?
  13. Ian M in France

    Range Rover Sport anyone?

    If it comes to France on trailer or lorry you would have to pay tax on it, if you drive it in you do not, not something I would want to buy, would like a late TD5 disco with 7 seats LHD but they go for silly money here
  14. Ian M in France

    Range Rover Sport anyone?

    Have you had a look where it is Bradford? My son thought about buying a LHD discovery 3 or 4 with a broken engine as a project, working on the idea if he bought a good used engine from s type and got all the bits sorted would end up with a lot of car for the money, but when you see them come up...
  15. Ian M in France

    Underseal removal.

    Or if you really want to get the job done soak in petrol and then use blow torch;) Kids don't try this at home
  16. Ian M in France

    DIY windscreen chip repair

    Watch that chip it may jump over to your daily drive which would then be a problem, but a insurance covered problem;)
  17. Ian M in France

    13 years of M.O.T history missing car guide

    I think it would be in order to question the old owner, a low mileage and missing MOT history I would want to know a bit more, it said yes plate change, is it on PP's? might be a mess up when plates where changed?
  18. Ian M in France

    13 years of M.O.T history missing car guide

    might be it has been out of the country lots here still on UK plates and then gone back to the UK, You can get a French CT (mot) on a car with UK plates
  19. Ian M in France

    Hi everyone im landrover master technician

    And for others the doors have to fall off:D
  20. Ian M in France

    Question from a new member and a new discovery 3 owner

    I know if the trailer has LED bulbs this can happen might be someone has used a LED bulb in the car and because not using right amount of power it thinks a bulb has blown