Does any one know what a 15J engine originally came out of - te one in question has been retro fitted to a series 2a as a replacement for the original petrol. I thought maybe a black cab?

I don't work for a recovery company - I work for one of, if not the biggest fleet in the country - we do use the landy's for some recovery work but they are not registered as recovery vehicles, even our recovery vehicles are not, mostly because a 62 mile range isn't enough. As I said on my...

Hi Gents, reading all your comments, just because a uniform says so it ain't neccesarily right - I have had examples of plod quoting incorrect speed limits - particularly small car derived van drivers being told they can only do 50 on A roads cos they are in a commercial vehicle when in fact a...

A friend of mine was told the other day that they needed a tacho to be fitted to the Landy as they were moving stuff for the farm with trailer on the back that was 3000Kg gross weight, which made the gross train weight more than 3500Kg and therefore an "in scope" goods vehicle. I have checked...

Thanks for the reply - would that be the left side of the front face or the left side of the block?

Hi Guys Tried the engines thread but no replies - could someone tell me exactly where to find the engine number on a 2.5 N/A diesel. The engine thread said on the block near the injector pump, I have looked all around and not found it yet -any clues to the precise location would be very welcome...

Hi Guys, My lads 2.5 N/A appears to have had a replacement block at some time, and I wanted to check the number has been updated on the V5 for him - could you tell me whereabouts near the pump the number is. I have looked at the top faces abover the pump and found nothing..

Hi Gents, My 1996 2.5 DSE Auto on 16" scorpions on sheet ice, driven by the wife, who is not familiar with off road driving, pulled a RAV4 out of a ditch in high range reverse with absolutely no slip or drama at all - Sorry there was a slight drama when the muppet in the rav decided to attempt...

Hi Gents, Vic - Thanks for the tips with checking the pump - I will try it as soon as I can, Datatek - Thanks for the info - I have the same heater plugs in another P38 with no probs, this one it only plays up after standing all night, once it has been started you can leave it all day and it...

Hi Gents, 2.5 DT P38 Changed the heater plugs, leak off pipes, fitted the one way valve, and a new battery. First thing in the morning it cranks for ages before firing on 2 or 3 pots increasing to a full set then will run sweet. Once started even if left to go cold for 6 hours it will start...

Hi - Hope some one can help I am trying to find out where the cheapest place to buy a center Box for my P38 2.5 DSE is? So Far Island 4x4 do one for £45 Part No ESR3194 Cheers

Its probably the trim panel along the bottom of the windscreen vibrating in the wind - least mine was

Do Not Buy Bearmach replacement UJ's part number TVC100010 They come with very short grease nipples that you cannot get a grease gun onto once your prop is back on. They also are a small size thread so your old longer ones don't fit either. They are a complete pain in the arse.... and not worth...

Try Island 4x4 part number PCH116950 £5.19 inc vat with out an EGR Valve or PCH 124730 £7.49 if you have an EGR valve (Top Hoses) Assuming you mean the left as you look at it from the drivers seat Other wise its part number PCH124720 £6.49 inc vat (bottom Hose) which is the one viewed from the...

any ideas of a tool like this that will read the BMW 2.5 for £30 would be much appreciated

I would suspect you have an air leak - most commonly from an air bag (spring). If it is run like this for long enough your compressor seal will fail - cheap enough to fix just search for the posts on here. To check out the leak. Firstly start the car up and let it run for about 1/4 hour with a...

Hi LL, The VM was the engine supplied in the diesel Range Rovers before the TDi came along. It is also fitted by Jeep to the diesel Cherokee's well into the 1990's. As a conversion most landy people wouldn't touch it but as a direct replacement for a knackered one its probably well sought after...

Hi LL, Thanks for the photo,s unfortunately for me, the diesel engine you describe as a TDi isn't - its a VM Turbo Diesel not what I am looking for I'm afraid. Thanks again

Personally I hope it got hot and the git undid the rad cap scarring himself with full thickness burns. Car thieves should be flogged in public.

Hi any chance of a photo or 2 of the engine?