Help - I have had long term problems with the engine on my 1989, 2.5 petrol
110 Landrover it has done 60K miles and has an intermittant problem where it looses power coughs and splutters. If you stop and wait 10 min all is well. Some times it will go for weeks without a problem. Other times it will play up after 2 or 3 miles.I have replaced the Spark plugs, Leads, dizzy cap, points & condenser. When I Stripped and cleaned the carb I found broken gaskets (replaced) also exhaust manifold bolts loose and one was missing.
When explaining to nice man in parts at local LR dealers noticd that his diagram showed a heat shield that goes around side and rear of exhaust manifold. this is missing on my motor Should I replace it or not?
Also there is a hole in the exhaust manifold that allows gas to reach the bottom of the inlet manifold what purpose does this serve?
Thanks in anticipation Paul H