Member Since: 16 Jan 2018
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Dave Shirley wrote:
Oil light only indicates oil pressure, not quantity of oil in the sump.
I know. Just, I’ve had this happen on a ‘98 Peugeot, a ‘04 Honda (both petrol), and an ‘11 Nissan (diesel), all where oil was low; one where it happened at speed.
Won’t admit to how many were my wife’s cars
But, quick action in stopping and not driving until topped up did not seem to result in major disaster.
Just disappointed that this doesn’t seem true for the TDV6
30th Jan 2019 1:22 am
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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abermarc wrote:
But sometbing that is knackered to my mind cannot work but it does work so it must be able to be fixed and cannot be knackered.
Currently, it's half broken then...
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abermarc wrote:
And I'm not driving it. Nor have I been since it got home earlier. Just saying that it drove the 10 miles home after the noise started and after the oil had been topped up.
Listen to those in the know even though it is not good listening, engine is now shot, sorryMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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30th Jan 2019 6:59 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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abermarc wrote:
Either way expensive right? I knew I should've stuck with the 300
Disco 3 for sale. Looks awesome but engine is a bit broken.
DSL ... surprised you're not flying g back to help s***p it .
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30th Jan 2019 7:40 am
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Enjoying myself out here far to much.
However if abermarc is willing to wait a bit.......
30th Jan 2019 7:58 am
abermarc
Member Since: 06 Dec 2017
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General consensus is its in a bad way then.
Cant for life of me work out the s****p word though. Maybe it's just too early in the morning!Cogito ergo sum!
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30th Jan 2019 8:47 am
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
Location: Surrey / SW London
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Strip for parts, not bother repairing
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30th Jan 2019 8:48 am
abermarc
Member Since: 06 Dec 2017
Location: Caerphilly
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Oh I see. Haha no I'll definitely be repairing or selling as is. Most likely repairing.Cogito ergo sum!
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Defender 90 - Ruby - RIP
Disco 1 - Lilly - Tame!
Disco 1 - Truck with no name - Beast!
Disco 1 - Bertie - Beast!
Sankey 'twintub' DIY Camper Conversion
South African Multii-Trail Custom Overland Trailer
30th Jan 2019 8:49 am
robpenrose
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30th Jan 2019 9:39 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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It’s only coz I have form in that area. An old D3 with a knackered engine is worth far more as a pile of parts.
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30th Jan 2019 9:56 am
Dave Shirley
Member Since: 22 Sep 2011
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 448
Two possible solutions for you to consider.
I have a friend who is selling his D3 complete for £1250 because one of the head gaskets has blown and he has had enough of it so that would give you a good bottom end.
And I have an S type 2.7 diesel with a cracking engine that I'm prepared to sell.
It passed it's MOT yesterday with no advisories and I shall be taxing it on the first if I don't sell it by then as I need a runabout for a couple of months.
Add that to the mix and see if it helps your decision.
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30th Jan 2019 10:51 am
Moo D3 Decade
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Thats the solution New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
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30th Jan 2019 11:14 am
Discomadness
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Abermarc, pleasure to meet you this morning ! Cracking looking disco, very envious of the roof rack ! I can confirm guys that the bottom end isn’t knocking, the noise is high up, brake servo side, possibly related to cam chain/tensioner. Jarrod
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30th Jan 2019 12:09 pm
Dave Shirley
Member Since: 22 Sep 2011
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 448
That's fairly good news and sounds like it could be dealt with in situ.
Fingers crossed it's something simple after all.
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