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Update as follows: and it was the worst it could get. "The big ends gone, I'm afraid" the technician said with genuine pity! So, its back to the drawing board for me, and if I ever want to enjoy this old landy that I have invested in,then I need to save more pennies and source out another engine.

Understand. I will update when the garage gets back to me, but at least it gives me an idea of what to suggest to them for illimination purposes.! Cheers.

Thanks Ron. No, there were no hints of anything for the first ten miles or so, then it just started clattering. I'm not a confident DIY mechanic, so it's going to have to be recovered to RCV landrovers. If I get them to check timing first and that belt intact, and hopefully no damage been done...

Hello all. Grateful for any advice on my 1985 90 (200tdi) that I just got back from having a new chassis, general 'tidy up' and new Timing Belt. Took it out for a run and it suddenly started an increasingly loud "Tap,Tap" clattering through the rev range. No oil or water loss but white smoke out...