The weather was good today (much better than the pessimistic forecast), so I was able to change the oil and filters. It's amazing how black and thin the running in oil was, though some of the blackness will be from the graphite grease that was … [Continue reading]
Mid-March Update
I think the basic running in is about done. The Tdi has done about 550 miles and is starting well, not loosing any fluids and not smoking. The thin trace of blue smoke when accelerating has gone and there's the faintest trace of black smoke in its … [Continue reading]
Why Can It Never Go Smoothly?
Well, there have been a few issues since the Tdi running-in started. With about 150 miles under its belt, the gearbox has started occasionally jumping out of fourth gear on the over-run. I have removed the top cover of the gearbox again, … [Continue reading]
Tdi Test Drive
With the engine bay complete and the cabin interior reassembled, it was time to test drive the 109. The results are very pleasing: no smoke or worrisome noises, good acceleration and higher top speeds. I was able to reach 50 mph in half the … [Continue reading]
Gearbox Top Leaks
Anyone with a Series Land Rover will be familiar with leaks from the top of their gearbox, running down the sides and dripping from the drain plug. The sources of these leaks are threefold. The breather in the steel cap on the centre of the … [Continue reading]
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