Well two days ago I got back to work on the series 3 engine and got as far as turning the head gasket right way round doo!!! Managed to connect most up but thermostat bolt repair had failed, so today whippe of the thermostat parts drilled down through the head part with a 8.5mm drills bits had to work through a lot as not got the power to push down like I use to have , long bolt 8.5 dia with a square nut on end with locking washer and hay presto no leaks, put all together new oil water etc and second turn of the key she lives again puffs of smoke slowly cleared as she got up to temp.checked radiator and can see movement of the water when thermostat opens, no leaks anywhere? Gave her a few high revs and clear then to idel and have got her ticking over at the lowest hand throttle setting and only battery charge light showing which I expected as had to use the jump starter to give it a boost to start, to say phew and happy is a understatement as this has been since Xmas , had op, moved into new house and bad weather hasn't help get her alive again, so next is to fix both drivers side Tyers with new tubes and a bottle of slime into each and then it's fingers crossed a road test to see if she passes before mot in August .
On a plus side I can get my Motorhome out now as she was blocked in by the Landy and she needs a good wash top to bottom.
Anyways that's my update of what I been up to what about you anything happening?
Cheers
John
Ps again sorry for my spelling and way I write.