1. cambridgecockney

    please help, strange noise

    Have you still got the egr if so could be clogged up.
  2. cambridgecockney

    Clutch or gearbox noise?

    I wouldnt ask them to do anything till its out.if you have a noisy release bearing they should replace anyway.as for spigot its about 3 quid.dont give them any get outs.
  3. cambridgecockney

    Clutch or gearbox noise?

    Britpart clutch oh dear dont think you have much to worry about.original clutches valeo or luk.i had a britpart clutch fitted,it was ****e.had to select reverse then start engine forward gears bit within 10mm of pedal leaving floor.workrd a bit better after slipping clutch from leics to wales...
  4. cambridgecockney

    Clutch or gearbox noise?

    Probably always gonna find bit of swarf on the drain plug.i would be more inclined to listen to gearbox specialist.they dragging it out till clutch been in to long to put them at fault.oh and if they put the spigot bearing in dry that will be noisy.
  5. cambridgecockney

    please help, strange noise

    Check small pipes from wastegate modulator. Check airfilter and box has lid on properly
  6. cambridgecockney

    please help, strange noise

    Ahh wiered that cos when we got back to leics one of my silcon pipes popped off intercooler.noticed odd puffs of smoke and down on power.check your hoses for splits or loose clips.
  7. cambridgecockney

    please help, strange noise

    the one next to it as min has no aircon. you could take the belt off to see if noise changes.both pulleys are the same though land rover tell you not.just take some spanners with you and viscous fan spanners.i didnt and had to get my son to drive from leics to weybourne with tools then use his...
  8. cambridgecockney

    please help, strange noise

    Had this with mine whilst towing my caravan to norfolk last week.auxhillary belt guide pulley flew apart in several pieces.cost me £68 for new belt and pulley.teach me to ignore.
  9. cambridgecockney

    Anyone try this stuff?

    Try fuel cooler and replace water pump.i had the same issue and these were my problem.
  10. cambridgecockney

    steering box

    Cheers both for info will check it out .would a new steering damper help.
  11. cambridgecockney

    steering box

    Nope didnt know you could.anyone advise me how to adjust please.
  12. cambridgecockney

    steering box

    My steering has developed some play to the left.instant response to the right and sloppy to the left.does my td5 need a new steering box.
  13. cambridgecockney

    Squealing spigot bush after replacement

    Be unpleasant back.they are talking out their butts.they know they are in the wrong but using bully tactics, use the buggers back at em.job not carried out correctly and they know it.write and also tell them they have 7 days to sort it or its going to court and trading standards. and name and...
  14. cambridgecockney

    how high should a td5 boost?

    Then buy something BIG then.you wont impress anyone on here.
  15. cambridgecockney

    Been offered a cheap d2 what to do ?

    At 1200 you cant go wrong.you could try lower.plenty of 2000 td5s selling for 2.5k plus.and they are high milers.worth the money if you can do the gearbox change yourself.
  16. cambridgecockney

    BennehBoy's D2 adventure

    You will want 2k miles on that engine before rings/bores bedded in.my new citroen van drank oil till it had a few thou on the clock then never used a drop between services.
  17. cambridgecockney

    Tow bar and drop plate

    Ok so i removed tow ball today to fit drop plate.there are 3 pairs of bolt holes in my tow bar .but only able to get 2 bolts to line up for the drop plate,i was hoping to get 4 bolts in.the 2 i got in are nice and tight just hope 2 is enough.mainly towing the caran 840 kg,max 1100.
  18. cambridgecockney

    Tow bar and drop plate

    Cheers good price also.was thinking of using original as the alko hitch stabiliser fowls on the spare wheel.may be ok with drop plate. will check once fitted and if seems ok will get one bought.
  19. cambridgecockney

    Tow bar and drop plate

    Sorry another question.this is the same as my tow bar. Landrover Discovery TD5 tow bar | eBay once i have fitted my drop plate is there any reason why i shouldnt fit the tow ball with it being that long.
  20. cambridgecockney

    Tow bar and drop plate

    Lol, yeah.that will increase fuel consumption.think it weight 8+kgs.