1. owl

    ALRC Project

    I haven't done much on the motor over Xmass, I did find that there wasn't a crank signal which I traced too a faulty sensor which turned out to be cracked and corroded inside. I purchased a new sensor, however it still won't start. I think I need a week off to get topside this megasquirt thing...
  2. owl

    ALRC Project

    Yes I keep an eye onr them, they are as slow as me.
  3. owl

    ALRC Project

    Thanks for that. I have enjoyed building it, the Megasquirt has been as steep learning curve and a PITA at times though. I don't know what I will do next in the workshop, A mate wants a custom bike frame building but that won't take long.
  4. owl

    ALRC Project

    Yes there will be a vid, also I will do one of it competing
  5. owl

    ALRC Project

    I haven't got the engine running yet, I have a faulty crank sensor and have one on order. At first I thought it was the Megasquirt settings but finally figured out there isn't a crank signal. While I have been waiting I have made a bash plate/ mud sheild to go under the rear and a cover for the...
  6. owl

    ALRC Project

    Hi folks, I am still working on this project though I haven't posted. It's just lots of finishing off jobs so not worth putting up pics of every last bit. I have been trying to get the engine started and have now worked out that the crank sensor is faulty, as in a very poor signal. The problem...
  7. owl

    Td5 brake lights - no power

    There is a blue electrical header on the left hand side of the dash directly beneath the heater blower, look for power on the green and purple wire going in and out. Then there is a grey connector on the left hand "A" post behind the kick panel again test the green with a purple trace in and out...
  8. owl

    90 leaking roof

    This may help. http://www.landroverweb.com/Pdf-files/Manuals/Land_Rover_Defender_Water_Ingress_Manual.pdf
  9. owl

    ALRC Project

    No it.s not true, we have set up a sister club which is P&D off-road club. When you join P&D (which runs under ALRC regs) you can also opt to join P&DORC (MSA reg club) then you can enter ALRC open events with a non ALRC motor without having to join another club, same as Staffs and Shrops have...
  10. owl

    ALRC Project

    Thanks Al I appreciate the comment, I hope it goes as good as it looks. I have also had it log booked this week, I am an ALRC log book scrutineer and a friend who is also a scrut came over and we did both inspections together. Once it is running and I have made a cover for the fuel tank I can...
  11. owl

    ALRC Project

    The engine cover is also finished. I started too configure the engine ECU today but my comms lead which is a RS232 to usb won't work as I can't install the driver that came with it, I have a straight through DB9 which works on the house PC but I don't have a DB9 on my laptop.
  12. owl

    ALRC Project

    The rear cover is finished with rubber trim around the edge and spring retaining clips fitted, also rear lights are fitted though still waithin on some water proof relays for the lights.
  13. owl

    ALRC Project

    The car is now all piped up (except engine breathers), the PAS pipes are done and the hand brake pipes are made and fitted.
  14. owl

    ALRC Project

    I have fabricated a throttle pedal and connected two cables And it all works smoothly, I did have to move the pedal pivot point a couple of times before it felt right and adjust the ratio to get the travel right.
  15. owl

    ALRC Project

    Hi Guys, I had a break from building the motor but have just had a week on it and it is almost done.
  16. owl

    Another ALRC project

    Hi, it's good to see another ALRC project on Landyzone. I must update mine.
  17. owl

    Adblue

    Adblue is Urea and deionised water, when injected into the exhaust it turns into ammonia which breaks down NOx into N2 and H2O in the down stream cat. After the cat is a post cat NOx sensor. We have a machine at work for refilling the DEF tank but stores also stock 2 ltr bottles of the stuff so...
  18. owl

    Adblue

    Adblue and EGR are both good things as NOx is a real problem in cities. The new egr systems take exhaust gas from after the cat and DPF so are cleaner. Land Rovers hold about 14 ltrs of Urea and when they run low a warning message comes up telling the driver that if the system isn't refilled in...
  19. owl

    Quick Release Tow Bar - Land Rover Re-call

    We haven't done any Range Rovers but have checked plenty of Disco's, we did 4 this morning. They don't all get new tow bars, if they pass the test we do then they are left as is. if they are loose we fit a new fixed tow bar and if the crossmember is worn we fit a new crossmember though we have...
  20. owl

    P&D bank holiday RTV pic's