V8 is the engine to get! I'm glad the diesel was never offered in the States! Even if it were, I would've bought one.

Also now have a small leak where the cam shaft is on the rear. May try retorquing the inlet down again and see if that helps. I am the point of selling the Range Rover now. It's getting old and now needs suspension issue sorting out etc. I also was told not to use sealant but coming from an engineering background, that area of rough casting over and around the camshaft, I regret not using an RTV or hight temp silicone. I am sure it would have helped.

"..well worth doing" ... I completely agree. Mine's a keeper.

Hi Mate thanks for the video...I have done both sides of mine about two years ago didn't done much driving though...I have noticed a severe leak running down the transmission coming from the top ..With investigation I found a leak on the driver's side at one of the Bolts... It ain't cracked...I noticed on the oil cooler there is little bit of oil on the right hand side to the front it doesn't look new Looks quite thick though where it's coming from I don't know one of my oring did leak on the throttle body t I am not to sure if I didn't clean It properly when I replaced that seals...I haven't put any RTV on the rocker gasket the first I done time ... i feel like I should have done It? This is rocker covers that I have bought from eBay could that be part of the problem not ( ome) I didn't re-torque it after a couple of kilometers should I? Do you think i got the oil cooler and rocker cover leaking with the oil running down the transmission like you mentioned in your clip..Do you suggest to replace the rocker covers or would you think re-torque would do the Job?, Should I put little bit of Blue Locktite on the bolts if I replace the rocker cover and should I put little bit of RTV for extra precaution...

Remembering Bush Tucker Man - Les Hiddins who introduced the "Australian Take " with the Land Rover ,And they made a better job of it too . Loved to have owned one

Does disabling EGRs prolong the life of inlet manifolds? Considering they won't be clogged up?

Brilliant… How often do the 2.4ltr Tdci turbo’s fail?

How.do you.get your gearcov onto stand and onto bench. Have you got a crane overhead

Epoxy, epoxy paint?

Clutch fix fs lof?

Making defenders better like mike said bud. Thanksnfor shar!ing

Which state?

Thanks for the insights !

Why not say 'backlash' as is standard I believe for gear tooth engagement.

How are the bulkheads on the TDCI models, since the top air vents don’t actually open? I figure the bulkheads on these last a lot longer, but that’s just a guess.

Check out Gwyn Lewis 4x4

Do they all have galvanised chassis? Dry climate + galv = last forever. In UK we have wet climate + no galv = Rust 😕

No stupid big wheels. Gooda

Great info. Where in Australia can you source timing bots/fasteners or do you just use generic off the shelf high tensile bolts? I'm limping along on my original bolts as I couldn't find replacements.

Hold up there mate at the auction they are unregistered,now you have to get a roadworthy,so the tyres should be checked and all other things you talk about,still a good video.

open diffs?

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Looks like some great buys, but sadly I'm on the wrong side of the planet!

I’d part of my apprenticeship on these vehicles, ULR Melbourne. Thinking of buying one. Any tips?

Thanks for the tip with the timing cover bolts !

Are there any early clues to look out for that a Puma 2.2 turbo is on the way out?

Is the engine a Izuzu one?

That was really informative thank you. I prefer the look of your solution, however I have an ashcroft one ready to install. Cheers

really loving the Puma videos! Would be keen to hear your commentary around timing chains on the 2.4 & 2.2

Thanks for the insights - would be grateful for tips regarding dropping the gearbox and transfer case. Cheers

pretty good way to do it, I'll be giving it a go next time I do this job! I've always done it by taking the fan cowling off, removing the accessory belt, undoing the three bolts for the water pump and then cable tying it up out the way and then gone through the front under the water pump and pulled the hose off/put it back on that way.

Good advice regarding the cheap shit Ali manifolds

I can relate to shit not working right as soon as the camera starts rolling😂

Hi Daz, quick question for you if you don’t mind answering it please? I think I have a leaking oil cooler on my D4 SDV6 (3.0) did I hear you say that you have to remove the LH inlet manifold to replace it? Thanks Paul.

Do you replace the fuel pump belt on the 3.0 V6 in situ?

Are they old tins of Spam your using to hold your parts?

Do you ask your customers if they let their engine idle before shutting down when they have turbo problems?

Land Rovers - Inventing new and exiting ways to fail 😁

Where do you get the ignition key and barrel please?

Did you glue or use sealant to hold the gasket in place for the intake manifold?

There’s great,, a back yard mechanic can fix,no computer techno bull,crap,no air con,we has Australian have got soft and yuppie,

Unfortunate

Awesome mate thanks for sharing !

Good stuff Daz look forward to the videos, Ashcroft ATBs are on the list to do's also mate.

It seems the biggest issue with the later Land Rover’s (Disco’s too) is the shit Ford products that are used.

Good info Daz

Enjoyed your vid and look forward to your future uploads. I am reluctant to go anywhere remote in mine until I have completed the upgrades you mention. Cheers

Ta, interesting.