Wow -that's not good. I'm sure Island 4x4 will be ok with you - been a good company imo. Was this a Britpart piece, if so maybe they sell an oem quality part.

Ignore 'vehicle has moved' fault - one less thing to worry about.

I bet the op has given up after all this advice and had his drive tarmacked over - oh yes, and be careful using a trolley jack on fresh tarmac:rofl::cool2:

Ah right - I guess the secret is not to over tighten the metal hose clips if its a plastic 't' piece. Hope you didn't cook the engine and it's just a straightforward replacement piece.

Rave is the workshop manual.

Eh - what model is that on - not the 4.6 v8 gems.:confused:

Oh good, at least we're safe ' til Monday:D:boink:

What you talking about, my eyes are fine. Wondered why I grew up liking the taste of marmite??:jaw:

Then don't 'drive email' Rachel - simples:D:confused:

It was those lovely people at Land Rover covering all the angles with no expense spared:p:)

On the v8, if the cooling system is in good nick (clear rad, working pump, viscous coupling, fan, thermostat, secure hoses) and the engine is good (no h/g probls, slipped liners, cracked blocks), would never need additional fans for cooling. A big ask, admittedly. :cool::boxing:

6000 blocks! you could have built another house with that many and doubled your money:D

Wear some boxing gloves - it'll stop you biting your nails while your waiting;):rolleyes:

I meant displace a few blocks on yer new driveway (which you don't want to do). Use a couple of scaffold boards under the jack.

Silicone sealant - i.e. translucent bathroom sealant in a cartridge - will do the job.

Yep.

Careful when you remove/replace the rubber rocker cover gaskets. They have small brass rings/spacers at the bolt holes, that drop out easily. I nearly managed to drop mine into the engine when replacing the valley gasket:eek:

Spread the weight very well on block paving - as its loose layed over a layer of sand; you could easily displaced a few blocks at a time with the weight of a Range Rover:eek:

On the gems engine its easier to take the plenum chamber off to get to the straight coils - though not so sure about the thor engine which you have. Can you see the condition of the coils by unplugging the leads from there - i.e. any corrosion??

Quite right, and your new software will be invaluable. Just one of those things, a bummer that you're t'other end of country from your new motor. I like the eas system (once you get to know it), most comfortable car I've had. Even got to put it in wade height last week in the storms & flash...