I knew it was coming. I just knew it. The clutch was squealing when the pedal was depressed and the bite point started changing with every press. I also knew that my gearbox might not be in the best shape since the piece of metal fell out of it…
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Tags: 300tdi, clutch, gearbox, transfer box
Oil leaks can be annoying, none more so than from the oil filter housing. It’s characterised by a drip from the oil filter, generally when running. It drips onto your diff, covers everything and there’s a few things that can cause it. They say that leaks tell you that there’s…
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Adjusting valve clearances is a Land Rover servicing task of every 12000 miles. It is about measuring the gap between the top of the valve stem cap and the face of the rocker arm to allow for expansion of the valve stem when the engine is hot. Bascically it makes…
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Tags: 200tdi, 300tdi, engines
Many people see the diesel engined 4×4 as a superior vehicle, not least because the diesel engine’s strengths appeal more to driving in an off road or expedition environment. Certainly, most Land Rovers are diesel as standard, but why? This article is a run down on main strengths of diesel…
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