OK, clearly not a happy update! Â In a nutshell, the 109 seems to be trying to commit suicide at the moment. Â … [Continue reading]
All Stop!
Another failure on the way to work, and as it happens, on the same hill where the third gear stripped its teeth last year. Â This time, the fuel solenoid bunt out and shut off the fuel to the injection pump just as I was crossing a busy cross road, … [Continue reading]
Range Rover April 2014 Update

The Range Rover engine is all but complete. Â I just need to refit the injection pump and the timing belt before fitting the front cover and exterior pulleys and belts. Â But the injection pump needs overhaul first, and since that isn't cheap, it has … [Continue reading]
Defender 90 XS April 2014 Update

 The 90 had a minor few noise issues.  A slight rattly noise at idle required investigation, and when I lifted the bonnet, I found the noise to be coming from the TDCI's turbocharger.  Fearing a huge bill, I was pleased to determine it was just a … [Continue reading]
109 April 2014 Update
A few little updates this month regarding the 109 transmission, Range Rover engine and Defender 90. … [Continue reading]
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