Cheers guys - thanks for the input - looks like I shall be needing to find a new garage for landy works. Shame, I've used this guy for years - drink with him in the local and have never once felt I was being ripped off. Clearly, however, he and landys don't go together! nb. Checked out price...

cheers disco_mikey I mentioned Haynes to my mech - not a positive response.. his view was that if I wanted to do it that way, he'd arrange to have it dropped off at my place, otherwise, he'd do it the way he knows! :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Hi Guys Newby here Bought a 2002 TD4 3 months ago with 36k on the clock (genuine). Broke down returning from Nottingham and told it's water pump. Had it brought back to my local mechanic (not a Landy guy) who reckons the engine has to be taken out and it's going to cost around £500+. Is this...