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I probably will when I get some free time but for the time being I need to be mobile. Ive been out fiddling with the pump timing as advised here and I can make a difference to the way it runs, I can make it louder and rougher and harder to start. Ive got it set now where it seems sweetest, no...

One would hope so but I have a back up plan just found another Disco which I can't resist buying, engine on it pulls like a train and all the running gear is sound. Handily its rusty in places where mine isn't and not rusty where mine is its also fitted with a full set of AT tyres which are...

Okey doke will try that tomorrow. So you don't think that the low compression figures are cause for concern then?

Yep 24mm nut on pump shaft and 3 13mm bolts spaced around it.

Performance has been the same with two seperate pumps both timed up by the book.

followed the instructions for checking and setting the injection timing in the manual when fitting the new pump. Which i'll copy and paste here. 25. Attach pump to bracket and finger tighten nuts and bolts 26. First tighten bolts securing bracket to block and then bolts securing pump to...

All I say with regards to the seller is that is was Land Rover Makeovers and they are advertising through ebay. Seeing as I can do nothing about the money ive lost buying the car im just going to put it behind me and try and do something with the car. Re the timing its been checked and reset...

Haven't got any further as snowed under with work and uni. Ive got 3000 words to write by Monday and a clutch change so can't see anything getting done before then. As to taking the dealer to task I spoke to trading standards and unfortunatly there is nothing I can do, apparently the dealer is...

Possibly diesel knock but it sounds more like metal on metal contact to me. Think I shall do head off for further investigations later in the week. Anyway I can tell if the head has been skimmed before so as I know which gasket to put it back together with? I had the college I trained at do...

No heavy breathing from the filler cap, no blue smoke, its tapping badly but the clearances were recently checked and reset. I don't think its overly worn rings because of lack of smoke but I do think the car needs yet more work to check.

Just had the compression test results confirmed 280psi and equal on all cylinders confirming a worn out engine.

Nope not pulling but once she gets a decent fuel supply it becomes obvious how knackered the engine is. Im pretty sure the cars been clocked the numbers don't line up and it says its done 150k the wear in the engine that ive found myself says its much more than that. On the plus side it does...

Right solved the fuel leak and its not good news. She fired up much much easier but with no fuel leaks the result was this. Clouds and clouds of smoke, white, and a pronounced missfire when taken on idle. Once the engine warmed up missfire went to be replaced with loud tapping noise from the...

The only concern I have now is that seeing as he refused to honour the warranty I have now done more major work like the timing belt and blanked the EGR valve. I could argue that was done as a diagnostic measure to rule out problems with it, as the valve is still in place just disconnected from...

Think i've found something. Its raining here today, suprise suprise, and I spotted rainbows on the drive. Looked underneath no sign of oil leaks so fired her up and spotted dampness on the under bonnet return pipe connector, revved it up and drip drip drip. Pushed the pipe into the push fit...

Had it since November the 18th, trade sale with 3 month warranty which he won't honour as I serviced it (oil and filters). He also states there is nothing wrong with the performance and its no different to when it was bought. Which is true but it wasn't right the day I picked it up but decided...

See why im starting to lose the will to live. I bought what was supposed to be a car I could just drive away and use so paid a premium for it bought a 300 not TD5 as I should of been able to get a minter for the money. Ive ended up with yet another project car when I needed a daily and no daily...

To recap what's been done to the car. Valve clearances Lift pump (done under warranty by dealer he wont do anymore than that, thinks its probably brit part) Timing belt Water Pump Fuel Lines Fuel Filter Sedimenter Tank Pickup. Spill pipes Injection pump replaced Injection timing set with...

Just been outside and had a look. Only connections to the pump are, fuel supply, fuel return, Injection pipes, and electrical multiplugs. I can't see where any vaccuum pipes could connect to be honest. Again looking at the turbo itself I can see pipe from MAF sensor and oil supply. and again I...

As far as I can remember but I will double check. Come to think of it I can't seem to remember there being any piping from the turbo to the injection pump so that could be the problem. I know its getting boost as the top intercooler hose pressurises and I actually managed to blow it off...