There's a few options, just google or forum search "300tdi low coolant system" or similar and you'll get a good array of results, some expensive off the shelf kits, how to wire the RRC sender yourself, and other options. E.g https://www.landroverexpedition.com/technical/300tdi-low-coolant-alarm/...

It very much does sound like the stop solenoid if it runs spot on and then suddenly cuts out, and also has trouble shutting off when the key is out - I would check the wiring to the solenoid (or suggest this to your mechanic at the end of the week), good chance that might be it - normally a...

140k is no great distance on a 300 that has seen good servicing and regular use. You might need to pay a garage to do some digging if you can't do the work yourself, pulling the plugs and doing a hot & cold compression test will tell you a lot of basic info and can rule out a number of...

Better a dwarf than a gremlin :D

Do you know any of the history behind the vehicle? Does it sound like it has a misfire? How many miles are on the pump? What colour is the smoke, black? Plenty of other stuff it could be - pull the plugs and have a look to see what they tell you, chances are if this problem has suddenly occurred...

Aye a reasonable leak might drop the rail pressure enough at high RPM to cause a lean running scenario

It would smell strongly of petrol if the injectors were leaking, was the injector body itself actually causing the bubbles or just that region? Changing the seals is not too involved, generally. I'd be inclined to check the fuel pressure regulator to see if that is the source of the sound/leak...

Saw this a while back, mmm.

P1171 and P1174 relate to Mixture too lean in bank one and Mixture too lean in bank two respectively. I would think you possibly have a moderate vac leak post MAF - if no other codes are present. Or possibly but unlikely a fueling issue affecting both banks, on the basis the MAF replacement you...

There is a lot of small parts and fine tolerances with the VE's, but they can be done in a clean environment with good knowledge + a solid guide You can buy complete seal kits from stardiesel.com in Italy, not that cheap but a comprehensive source of non chinesy stuff direct from the net - or a...

Go over the whole board with a magnifying glass while it's out as well - saves another joint going after you re-solder the common one. Helps to only operate one window at a time as well, for future reference

Thats no worry, if there's a fairly continuous black chuff before the turbo spools up fully I'd think the star wheel has seen half or 3 quarters of a turn as well. There is a nylon spacer that goes under the original pin as well, if you want it 100% original - if the previous owner supplied it

Might be some bits on Youmagine ? They're definitely very handy for the DIY'er and restorer. Shame I have no space for a printer!

There's loads of guides on the net for tweeking the fip - do you have the original pin to put back in? You can re-install it using the wear marks as a guide for the stock setup, but as BB says no doubt other things have been changed over the years already - an EGT and boost gauge is fairly easy...

Glad to hear it!

M12 x 1.5, I think

What pins do you have? If they went in before they should go in again Once you have the crank locked, there is only 10-15 degrees of total adjustment in an ideal situation on the sprocket of the FIP with the timing case cover on - you will probably need to take it off, remove the belt and...

Probably not, check the fip timing isn't out as james suggested first, this is easily done - you can take the inspection plate off of the front timing case cover without removing anything more major if you've already put everything back together.

Have you had it working fine since the bust idler repair, or is this the first time to try and fire it off?

If it smells of diesel and is continual while cranking, you are getting injection cycles and can probably rule out the stop solenoid - next (on the assumption this engine worked fine recently + has compression), is to check the timing, a rotten / oil soaked cambelt can be inclined to slip a few...