Ironically there are times when it pays for a factory installed light to NOT work in order to make it through the annual inspection. I don't know how things are elsewhere but over here, the vehicle will fail if presented with functioning side marker lights (i.e. those incorporated in the front...

I personally never encountered this kind of situation and I've used numerous oil brands over the years for the same spec of oil - semi-synth 5W-30 [ACEA A1 & B1] . However there could be some truth in your observations as I did come across reports in other forums where users started experiencing...

The OP seems to suggest that the oil level is going down which I would think would be the opposite if the injector seals are leaking. Given the smoky exhaust and because the oil leak seems to get worse the higher the workload, I am inclined to say it's a turbo seal. But start with the basics...

I suppose it's what you need to get out of a sticky situation when on ice at high altitude (been there, done that - and it's embarrassing in a Best 4x4xfar ;)). Will certainly look into it. Many thanks SF.

For the military Defender aficionados out there, here's a link to the parts cat and info on the vehicles used by the UK MoD and NATO Corps (declassified) - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f681140f0b62305b86f50/FOI2016-00702_2320-D-128-711_Final.pdf Enjoy

Interesting. Wouldn't mind keeping a can of this in the vehicle just in case. I will be doing some further reading but from your own experience, what's the typical distance covered with a single application ? Tx

You might want to consider using a decent multitool with a carbide blade

Colour is also a good indicator of fluid quality. I've also seen claims that UV from sunlight causes fluid degradation. Never came across any scientific tests that provide evidence of this but I once did have Halfords DOT4 fluid, which came in a black 5L container with a recommendation to store...

I use one of these to take the guesswork out when trying to determine the quality of the fluid in the vehicle and in containers, even those that are still sealed. It is normal for it to report water content >4% when testing fluid that has been in the vehicle for 2 years or so. Which is precisely...

If this is the first time you're doing this, it's a good idea to also have the following before you start any work - a. 2 x brass filler plugs for the diffs if the ones you have installed are plastic (FTC5403) b. Gearbox drain plug sealing washer (FTC4112) c. A manual oil pump such as this one...

I could only find the following online. It's for a D1 300Tdi spec but I'm thinking they should work for yours. I agree that the torque seems uncomfortably low for a steering ball joint but it appears that Haynes is right.

I think this is the crux of our difference of opinion. Unfortunately modern cars are like black boxes and a casual inspection will reveal very little about the state of the engine, let alone the entire vehicle. This is why any disclosure made by the seller takes centre stage in litigation cases...

I'm not the OP

Ultimately, I think it boils down to whatever interpretation you want to derive from "fine, no problems". For me, an engine that falls under this category is an engine that meets the specifications of a running engine, which includes having the ability to dissipate internal heat. Declaring an...

Exactly my thought but there seemed to have been some kind of exchange between the OP and the seller once the problem was identified and also during the repairs. Who knows what went on ? To complicate matters further, I came across the same post, from what seemed to be the OP, but which refers...

So according to you, where does the engine cooling circuit start and end ? And if you buy a vehicle on the condition that 'Engine and Gearbox fine, no problems', would it ever occur to you that driving that vehicle home could result in catastrophic engine failure ? And btw, your disparaging...

My point was that, given these facts, I believe that the seller sold the vehicle under false representation since coolant loss does not support the claim 'Engine and Gearbox fine, no problems'. Being a private sale, the protection for the consumer is somewhat water downed but there are legal...

I don't think an engine that loses coolant can ever be regarded as being "fine, no problems", irrespective of how it's doing it. The heater matrix may not be an integral part of the engine but the coolant is. So I suggest that if you want to take this up with the seller, you should focus on the...

I beg to differ but then, one man's fish is another man's poison :)

Just curious but is there any point of using Tom Tom or Garmin nowadays with the free navigation apps incorporated in mobile phones ? As for a HUD, I have this multifunctional display installed - AUTOOL X95 It's not a HUD in the real sense but it also has a GPS speeding alarm with an...