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QUICK TIP: Squealing 300tdi engine A lot of people can recognise certain engines from a distance. Not so difficult when we drive trucks with such noisy lumps. But some 300tdis are recognised by their incessant squealing.
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QUICK TIP: TD5 Manifold blowing? Have you experienced the following symptons...a blowing exhaust manifold and having to repeatedly replace the gasket, broken studs and a whistling noise? If so, read on.
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Fitting an Airtec snorkel to a Suzuki Jimny Made and distributed by TJM of Australia there is an Airtec Snorkel suitable for nearly all 4x4s. Here we show you how to fit one to a Suzuki Jimny. Now you CAN follow your mates in their SJs deep into the wet stuff! Download attachment/s: Jimny_snorkel.pdf
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QUICK TIP: adjust Defender doors If your doors need a good, hard slam to shut them properly or there is a grinding sound as you close or open the door they probably need adjusting. It's an easy job and it can be very satisfying when you manage to get the door to shut properly.
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Land Rover Discovery Ignition module Replacement After 10 years and 120,000 miles an ignition key or lock can get a bit worn. The first time you insert the key but it refuses to turn gets the heart racing a little faster, especially when you're miles from home. Here we show how to tackle a real pain of a job.
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QUICK TIP: Discovery Dahboard Illumination Onecertainty of vehicle ownership is that as every vehicle starts to age certain things will start to fail. It'll usually start with the small niggling things before moving on to the large components. Dashboard illumination is an area that frequently fails. It's just a tiny bulb after all . . .
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QUICK TIP: Land Rover 300 tdi Cruise Control A frequent question on the Difflock Discussion Forum is "Why doesn't my Cruise Control Work?" Even for the later 300tdi Discoverys the Cruise contrtol was controled by a very basic vacuum system. A small hole or split in the tubing rendered the whole system useless. Here's what to look for.
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Land Rover Hub Nut Sockets The Land Rover hub nuts are one of the very few components of the brand that have remained pretty much consistent throughout the different models and years (how very un-British!) You can now get three different kinds of Hub Nut Sockets in the Difflock Tool Store depending on your requirements and budget.
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Remove the EGR valve - Land Rover 300TDi Here we firstly explain what an EGR is. Why they bother to fit them and what happens when you take it off. Then we show you HOW to remove or blank off the EGR in a Land Rover 300tdi engine. Just another one of those quick and easy jobs that anyone who can swing a spanner can do and see an immediate difference.