Recently I had removed/disassembled/cleaned my 1999 LRD2 4.0L GEM intake manifold. My spark plugs are covered with black soot now. My tailpipe end is covered with black soot now. I understand I have a lean/rich problem. However; I'm almost possitive my choke valve is not set right and possibly my idle air control valve. Any suggestions on how to restore this problem back to a smooth idle and no black soot?

 

My 1999 LRD2 has a gear oil leak where the hub meets the differential. The seal looks like it is part of the hub and connects to a large round ball joint. I can not find this seal on Atlantic British. Any suggestions?

 

Regarding your hub seal...

There seems to be a conflict between the model and part you list here. D2's did not have the large round ball joint that you describe- those were in D1's.

In 1999 Rover offered both D1's and D2's... could it be possible that you have mistaken your D1 for a D2?

The first five digits of your VIN should be able to sort this out.

The following seal should fit the ball joint you describe:
Swivel Ball Seal - ABS - From 1990 for Range Rover Classic, Steering & Suspension Parts

The seal for a D2 would look like this:
Differentials & Other Land Rover Parts | Seal - Pinion - Oil

 

That is the problem with owning a 1999. Strangly enough the VIN thinks I have a D2. I have noticed that some parts are listed either in series 1 or 2 description. But thanks for the reply. The part you suggested looks like the one I need.

 

If there's a Gem engine under your hood then you've definitely got a D1, the D2's have the Bosch engine.

 

FYI...
D1 VINs start SALTJ...

D2 VINs start SALTY...

 

D1 is SALJ
D2 is SALT

Looks like you added an extra T.

 

...ugh...yep, sorry...good catch...if I could type I'd be dangerous...

 

Strange as it may be, my VIN shows it to be a D2. However the body is definitly a D1. And the engine is GEMS. The build date is July 1999.