Doh! I answered my own question!!! The yellow item in the picture of my question above is an anti-vibration dampener for diesel engined vehicles only (see the attached pic). The steering wheel I bought was for a 1998 1.8i petrol vehicle. It will be interesting to see how much vibration I feel...

For 45€ I bought what appeared to be a new old stock 1998 black leather steering wheel to replace the disgusting 2005 HSE steering wheel. I removed the airbag assembly and see that there is an elastomerically mounted yellow coloured mass which I presume contacts the airbag module in high impact...

Yes @Colthebrummie, an adventure it is going to be. I am now at the point in life where I am looking to avoid the reasons not to do something, if that makes sense. That said, I agree, a range rover is not the right tool. @Stance's comments make good sense about deep snow and clearance too, but...

Stance, kiitos! What do you prefer between Nokian and Conti? I know both would be okay on tarmac roads, but how are they on dirt roads with deeper, soft snow please? My thinking is to have a winch and anchor available too but do accept that it is impossible to cover EVERY eventuality for...

We are planning to travel and be in a very remote part of northern europe at a time when there is every chance of very deep snow. Not planning to risk our lives but planning for unforeseen events is sensible. Prior military experience taught me that it is too easy to fall victim in tundra...

Went shopping today with my loverly lady.. :(. I hate shopping. Stood in the carpark and examined the rear wiper arm; damn thing is broken down by the rotation shaft! :mad: Now I know why it didn't rotate properly :( Went shopping later online for a new arm and blade. :rolleyes: I love...

Salut, I am interested in which assurance (insurance) company LR owners in France are finding competitive price and service wise? I'm losing faith with Generali... Bonne journée à tous!

Correct and agreed, I lacked precision with LR; it was indeed BMW. What I failed to get across was that it was an official modification. There is no denying more oil passes through too and there is reduced service time either. For me, what it does do, is significantly reduce the risk of...

I strongly commend the PCV vortex modification that LR implemented. The filter is a poor design,

I just did a 2500 mile trip from northwest France through Groningen to Berlin. Return down through Dresden, Koblenz and Luxembourg. I mention the zones and cities for the benefit of those who know the sort of roads I was using. Some occasional steep roads in Lux'. Usually at 70mph reaching...

Hello friends, It's been taking some time to prepare since I purchased her last December, but my TD4 FL1 is about to undertake it's first big trip... 4-5,000km. I have checked everything, put the inline thermostat in amongst things and the functional reliability so far, is better than I have...

That explains a lot to me Nodge! Thanks. I hadn't thought about the longitudinal vs transverse issue at all. I sat looking at the thermostat housing wondering why two of the fastener lugs were chamfered, (and now after your enlightenment realising I was incorrect) thinking it was a measure to...

It's been a while (for all sorts of reasons nobody will care about) but day before yesterday, I set about this awful installation design conundrum. I got the thermostat and it's housing out with the use of thin wall Torx E8, stubby 1/4" drive and the use of a strong magnetic pick-up tool. I...

Thanks for the picture, that confirms my suspicions. I just hope that I don't come across other bodges when I get to detail review and overhaul of the engine. Yikes, I just thought, or they started f*cking around with a pair of pliers, ECU tuning or worse...

That makes perfect sense! I have yet to investigate the interior of the mirror, but they are not folding. I think I have bought a vehicle with some, ahem, modifications done by an idiot who bought a well looked after car 2 years or so ago, but who could not afford and/or did not have the...

In https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/hk-door-speaker.348083/ : - @Nodge68, I hope you'll take this question for me please. Last night I continued searching the forum extensively and you answered me elsewhere regarding TD4 HSE 2004 facelift door regulators etc. I suddenly got concerned...

Meilleurs vœux et je vous souhaite un joyeux Noël à la bas! Seasons greetings and I wish all a merry Christmas over there! Thank you for sharing your insights and experience hippo lovers...

I suspect there is quite a business opportunity there with Jap' imports. People who bought them in the noughties and have more disposable income... ;)

Prices for used vehicles in France is high. I just bought a 2005 TD4 HSE manual transmission FL 1 for just over 4,000€ (£3350 at today's exchange rate). I have all service records and receipts until 2 years ago including the original sales receipt. But I think the price of them is going to...

This is for LTB00052/2007 (23 April 2007) @Nodge68, right? Are there other TSB's that I should know about? I just did a check and got the result per the attached screen grab; no outstanding TSB's. Only 1 ever, or my VIN/vehicle has been fully updated? What's your take please?