Hi, I put a post asking for advice on changing a second hand FIP pump. Well having made no progress forward I took it off and had a look inside. Definitely rough and a bit concerned by the amount of debris!!!!! The chap I bought it from has been very helpful and sending me another. Thought some...

Oh My Gosh that is sad. My condolences to his family and friends. Will there be an eulogy here: his knowledge (along with several others here) was nothing short of amazing. I will check the bleeding guide and the search.......

Hi All, I hope everyone is OK? And sorry to trouble, not been here for a while as no point doing jobs on the old girl (not the Mrs) for obvious reason but thought I might get on with stuff. So Changed the FIP two years ago for a second hand unit. Then whilst away started to leak so changed the...

Thanks Guys, went and had a look, guess what you get what you pay for, inc Hammerite on the bumpers! Thought that went out in the 70s! Lovely and clean under the bonnet, just don't like them like many modern cars the high waistline makes you feel you are sat in a pit. Sorry to take peps time but...

Henry_b thanks that is the sort of thing i do want to hear! That will help me get on with the jobs!

Hi, Not been here for a while, everything been running ok....... Hope everyone is safe and well. I am going to look at a early Mercedes ml270 with 87k miles £500. Looks OK in the photos. Shall I change my P38? She needs an injector pump change, have that in the garage, headlining and something...

Hi All, Sorry to trouble on a sunny Sunday afternoon. I have been following the excellent instructions about changing the seals in the FIP. All good so far except........ It is idling very roughly. Therefore I assume the quantity adjust housing part is not properly aligned. I was very careful...

Thanks guys. I think I will investigate the seals route first. At least I can do a plan b and fit a recon pump if I am not successful with seals.

Well, yesterday I arrived home after 12 days away with the car, camping and being a short ass, sleeping in the back with the double seat removed. I did 3350 miles from Jersey, well St Malo via Germany and ferry past Copenhagen and Malmo, through Sweden to Norway with some scenic routes taken in...

Hi All, Well have made it home but now have the decision to make about how to stop the pump leaking. 1) Scrap car. 2) Buy one of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/382645175945?ul_noapp=true It has the right part number 0460406994 but feel nervous about the fact range rover isn't listed. I have...

Thanks for the speedy replies guys, don't see much point giving up on my trip. Absolutely loving it. Thanks again. Will have a better poke around tomorrow, weather permitting.

Sorry, I have tried the search but I am on my phone and it is proving difficult. A) head home. B) Not worry and do an additional 600 - 800 this week and then head to the ferry sat for a crossing to Denmark. Then 1100 to St Malo. C) Have a go at changing the seals, if that is what it is? Only...

Thanks Wammers, just checked and my typo they are 255/55/18. I was oh no not more effort for the poor old girl! Lightly loaded though.

Thanks for the replies. Will adjust and try 28 / 32. Loading car today excited and nervous at the same time! Cheers.

Hi all, Well I have bitten the bullet and booked the ferry for Thursday coming back 12 days later and have planned a trip to Norway (Atlantic highway area) from St Malo in france. I have a two sets of tyres but will go with the 255/55x16 (but also have a set of 235/70x16) but tyre pressure in...

Hi, Don't know if this counts as an expedition but am booked on the ferry to France on Thu and intend to drive to Norway. I have sorted a couple of campsites in Norway (Atlantic road area) but was looking for some suggestions to have an overnight sleep on the way up perhaps from the...

Makes sense for it to be a fine thread. Did thin about taking one out but happy to wait a week and just have one in there. Especially with a fine thread, way to easy to muck up! Just trying to find a place with sensible delivery charges, might even have to be the main dealer and cannot say...

1 Haha, was wondering what the shock was going to be then looked at your photo! Unfortunately quite use to it! I guess as long as it is the correct o ring???? Was hoping one of the set I have might have fitted..........

Sorry, yes, diesel, 95, manual. I would pop under and try an m6 bolt in the hole but kids end of term show all week so no time, plus every time I get under the car the Mrs assumes it is something really bad!

Hi All, Sorry to trouble but since she is running so well have started tackling the other little jobs: All oils changed, inc steering pump, hot start fix removed and went to grease the shafts and UJs. Did a couple but gave up and have ordered a flexible connector for the grease gun but also...