for previous classics it's a similar thing, sure it knocks a bit of noise off but mainly stops rattles and that tin sound a bit. Let me be clear, I'm running without it and will be until I find something that fits my budget, so I'm not that fussed about it. Before that, I need to find the felt...

Stunning. don't think I'll ever get to your level. I have a list of things to do though, so maybe one day I will.

Indeed, it's a 90, but yeah. I hear you, it's not my first classic car.

That is a great job there. I'm reluctant to stick stuff down again after getting all that sticky stuff off, but it may be the only option. I'll keep searching for now. Out of interest, I assume none of it has peeled off in the heat...if it's seen any heat that is.

Yes, I've used this in various places on my classic car, but not under the bonnet. Needs glue that can withstand heat. I can imagine a hot summers day in traffic, it's gonna get toasty under there, so dynamat or anything that glues on it s a no IMO.

This is the way it will stay until I decide to get something that looks nice. Sure the old petrol engine, whilst gutless, it's fairly quiet and it's no real issue. My old 65 Singer has a basic sound proofing under the bonnet, does not really need it, just helps a bit. I'll keep an eye out but...

Firstly a big 'THANK YOU', to the previous owner who thought it a good idea to stick this **** under the bonnet of my latest 1984 90 purchase. 2 AA cards with a heatgun and 2 hrs of elbow grease later and it's off, who said the AA was useless! When I picked the car up a few weeks ago, I drove...

yeah it's a carry over from the series engine, mines 1984. but it's more than good enough for me, don't plan to do many long journeys. It'll be local trips only. they designed a diesel engine but used it for petrol, that makes it quite a strong engine.

Turns out the fan is not working, so I'll be looking at that one day or dark evening. It is the 2.3 or 2 1/4 petrol engine. turns out the vin is showing it as a 1984 manufactured. So I've applied for the historic doc from gaydon.

Yup, I know what will happen though. I'll get her up on the lift and find a ton more things to do.

The list, after 1 week... New brake reservoir as the old ones got cracks in it. Because the brake fluid is dark in colour, I may flush it all out and replace master, look at seals on brakes at same time. Steering rod needs nipping up (I'll have her up on my ramp this weekend to do that and...

Yes, the flaps were great at demisting, unlike the super powerful asthematic mouse blower for the heater.

Got her today. 110m journey and only 1 small issue considering it's been honking it down all day. Was cruising at 55 on motorway and thought I'd try cruising faster, got to 65 and she died. Assume a fuel starving issue like pump or float chamber, considering flat out is 70 on these I'm not...

Aha, yes, that's the one. Quite useful I feel. I would put a picture up but I'm picking her up on Saturday. Just browsing around and finding things to learn.

I have a steering lock, that is the big round one that I use when I park my classic car somewhere iffy. So that will live on it, but will also invest in a pedal lock.

That's possible as they phased out one for the new one, I probably have one of the last 2.28 engines.

Have a quick question though, the bonnet has a key to unlock it...this a factory fit or something someone has had done?

I am the proud owner of a 'new to me' 1985 90 and my first ever LR. Wanted one for decades and can now proudly park it (hidden) next to my house. Now begins the long list of excuses for the wife as to why I 'need', bits for it.

the 2.5 is different and can take unleaded for sure, mines the 2.28, LR carried over the series engine for a couple of years before updating it to the 2.5.

Yep, as expected. The rule I have is regular fuel if it's going through and premium if it's going to sit still for a while. i will maybe look at changing pipes and looking into that a bit more as it's normally the rubbers that give in with the eth. Done this with my classic, so this'll be one...