What does it have by way of a rectifier ?

Does it have/need an “exciter” wire to start it charging like a standard alternator?

It could be old fuel, modern petrol goes stale very quickly these days, probably quite badly deteriorated after six months

Should have relocated the indicator switch… 😂

Personally I only flush engine if fluids have contaminated each other, as in head gasket , wet liner damage, oil cooler damage etc, otherwise with modern oil and regular servicing I don’t think it’s necessary. Just my opinion.

Warts and all ?

I’m always optimistic if it’s still running !

Inlet manifolds do crack

If your dash lights go out when cranking, your battery could be below par, therefore not giving enough current to operate stop solenoid, or your starter might be taking too much current, which will have same effect, try a jumpstart and see if that helps it start

Ooooh, almost 8 years

Restriction in fuel supply or carb

Are you sure it’s not new belts on old pulleys?

Pictures , we need pictures!

Glazed bores, worn rings, although favourite would be turbo seals

3years old, should have been serviced twice

3 litre ingenum engine

If you had it from new, speak with lr customer service, also your dealer. If you purchased s/h, I’m surprised you don’t have a longer warranty. Plenty of calm conversations, and polite emails you need to have for 2-3 weeks

Fitted dry, and oil pump not primed before first start, I remember stripping an engine that had recently rebuilt, and the pistons/rings were in a terrible state, I asked the mechanic if he had oiled the pistons before assembly, he replied “ I can’t remember that, it was a few weeks ago “. I...

How long has it stood, what is the state of the battery?

Best to split the nut if it is that tight