When you say a "good pre start noise", do you mean the starters turning the engine over but it just won't fire.. or the starter motor won't actually turn? Basically the starter is tunring the engine but it just fails to start.......but only now and again. For example it started without a...

Hi, Thanks for that. There isn't a 'clicking' sound as the whole system seems about to start up but then it just fails to kick in.........although it does then start ever now and again.........would that be the solenoid? Cheers Rikky

Hi All, We've got a 2005 TD4 - around 60k on the clock. Today my wife called to say it wouldn't start.....she'd got me to the station ok but it wouldn't start an hour later. A mate popped over and when he tried it it started ok. In the evening it started ok but when we stopped for fuel it...

Thanks for your input one and all. I think the RAC guy removed the pump, checked the electrical connections etc and when he put it back it worked again. Agree I'm best to get a new one for when the old on goes....seems like it'll be a question of when it goes again, not if. As an aside what...

I've got a 2005 TD4. Had to get the RAC out when it wouldn't start (turned over but wouldn't fire up). RAC said it looked like it was definitely the low pressure pump.........2 queries for answers please: 1. The RAC guy cleaned up the pump and since then the car has started without a...

Thanks for that. Basic question but would you suggest cutting with a blade or a hack saw? Ask as it needs to be airtight so wondered. Cheers

So found a crack/hole in the intercooler hose, the longer hose that leaves the manifold. Ordered what I thought was the right hose (and only 12 quid so happy not expensive) but on delivery found that what I should've ordered was the whole PNH500190 hose which includes the sensor and the small...

Thanks for all your advice guys, very useful. I got 50000 miles out of the original so will go with 'normal' replacement. Just got to get it ordered. Cheers again.

Having used the great advice from other threads I've found I have a crack in the intercooler hose on the 2005 Freelander TD4. Clearly that has caused the black smoke and power loss. Advice sought is - is it worth it buying silicon hose? Suspect I'll go for straight replacement and wondered: 1...