Recent content by archaeology_student

Well, it wasn't a proper job :( Noticed I was leaking fluid and finally traced it to the switch. I guess I did not have it properly tightened. So today I tried to tighten it, and ended up breaking the wires. Looks like I get to repeat this whole procedure again. This time I will post pictures...

TomOwen, I couldn't have done it without the help of every one here! I'll grab some pictures of everything this week and do a write up :) Cheers :)

Finally got the b@$tard! Very tight clearance but i managed to get it with an "S" shaped 19mm wrench! The only thing now is that I keep forgetting I do not have to hold the shifter back while in reverse ;) Thanks for everyone's help, time and input. It is much appreciated!

Geez, what's with all the hostility kennith? I came here to ask for help and information on areas I am not an expert in. It appears that we solved the oil consumption, and there may have been a misunderstanding on my part with the mechanic I chose to use. We all make mistakes, but we learn...

The mechanic put in a 20w50 engine oil, and after a rip up to Whistler, B.C. and back (500 km) I lost about 1/2 a litre. I then found the thread where Chris-St Louis talked about Shell Rotella T 15w40 having the ZDDP and HTHS ratings required for the flat tappet engines. I came home and...

Coulnd't get the Baldwin B2 so I went with the Napa Gold 1515 :)

Just to chime in... I found the thread entitled "Dealer says my engine is leaking oil because it is synthetic.. BS?" where Chris-St Louis talks about the Shell Rotella T 15w40 having the high ZDDP and HTHS ratings that our engine design needs. There is one more product you may want to consider...

Thanks for the replies! The oil consumption happened after taking it to a rover mechanic a few years back... The mechanic sent the the work out to a machine shop and he is following up with them because when it came from them he said the sleeves were gone. We did notice that the PCV hose was...

5x6.5 thank you for the reply! Synthetic doesn't burn blue someone told me... I did notice whitish smoke since the listed repairs and my coolant level has not dropped... Engine was removed and everything in the engine bay was cleaned, and no oil anywhere even the rear where you mention...

Quick question: Whole top end of my '97 discovery 5 speed 4.0L engine was rebuilt, PCV is clean, new head gasket professionally installed, new rear main seal, and a fresh change of fluids... Drove 600km and the engine oil (Motul 5W40 full synthetic) was almost empty... Had to top up 5 litres...

Be curious to see a pic or two of that if you have one :)

I found an image showing what I think is the reverse switch (right side with the green and yellow wire). If that is where it is, then I was incorrect on the other switches.

If that's it, I can see why it is such a PITA! Thanks thequickervicar!

After some more fiddling around I spotted two wires above the cross member and around the exhaust pipes from the cats. So with some yoga like moves I managed to get my hands up there and clean dirt away to find this switch and take a snap.

When I pulled that cover off, this is what I saw. When I removed the nut (bigger than 19mm btw) it was flat on the end that was inside, and had some fluid on it.