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 cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
landy andy
 22nd May 2024 7:18am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 313 · Views: 30231 · Subject: cars you don't see on the roads, anymore |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10490/IMG_2627.jpeg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10490/IMG_2628.jpeg |
| “Towing”eye on NATO hitch fixings |
landy andy
19th May 2024 7:49am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 255 · Subject: “Towing”eye on NATO hitch fixings |
| https://terrafirma4x4.com/rear-cross-member-bolt-on-recovery-point-for-defenders.html |
| TD5 noise |
landy andy
14th May 2024 10:22pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 412 · Subject: TD5 noise |
| Possibly just old drive belt. Certainly wouldn’t concern me. |
| Where to Grease |
landy andy
12th May 2024 8:39am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 239 · Subject: Where to Grease |
Lub the steering shaft uj’s too.
You may have grease points on the steering ball joints. |
| Exhaust manifold and stud query |
landy andy
11th May 2024 7:39pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 6 · Views: 356 · Subject: Exhaust manifold and stud query |
| Deweb and if you’ve got a broken stud, wind it into the head, then clean/recut thread, then try to extract. A warped head is unlikely to warp again. Especially if dewebbed Done a good few of them. ... |
| Devon Tdci Double cab |
landy andy
8th May 2024 8:09am
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Forum: Spotted · Replies: 2 · Views: 303 · Subject: Devon Tdci Double cab |
Saw this beast nicely parked up whilst laning in Devon.
Anybody on here???
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10490/IMG_2536.jpeg |
| Suspension upgrade - mixed use |
landy andy
1st May 2024 6:02pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 762 · Subject: Suspension upgrade - mixed use |
2 bits of advice.
Talk to Gwyn Lewis about suspension. (Think his explorer setup may work for you)
And
Avoid anything terrafirma. It’s poo. |
| Body vibrating |
landy andy
28th Apr 2024 11:46am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 2 · Views: 207 · Subject: Body vibrating |
| As above. Check the front diff |
| Defender td5 play in turbo? Bad sensors? |
landy andy
26th Apr 2024 8:48pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 247 · Subject: Defender td5 play in turbo? Bad sensors? |
Obvious but I will say it.
You aren’t stuck in low on the trans box are you? |
| Defender td5 play in turbo? Bad sensors? |
landy andy
26th Apr 2024 8:43pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 247 · Subject: Defender td5 play in turbo? Bad sensors? |
That turbo has more play than I would like, but I don’t think that is the lack of power you are getting. It may cause smoke.
Can you see any damage to the fins of the turbo?
Assume it spins freel ... |
| Steering wheel replacement |
landy andy
26th Apr 2024 5:26am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 20 · Views: 5413 · Subject: Steering wheel replacement |
It’s a plastic centre cap that I “machined” “turned” a recess in, so that a badge would fit in the recess.
By machined turned, I spun it on a hand drill, and removed the material by gent ... |
| Defender TD5 Grinding noise when turning slightly left VIDEO |
landy andy
26th Apr 2024 5:15am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 219 · Subject: Defender TD5 Grinding noise when turning slightly left VIDEO |
| Check for debris stuck between brake disc/brake calliper/disc back plate. |
| Defender TD5 Grinding noise when turning slightly left VIDEO |
landy andy
26th Apr 2024 5:15am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 219 · Subject: Defender TD5 Grinding noise when turning slightly left VIDEO |
| Check for debris stuck between brake disc/brake calliper/disc back plate. |
| Is your LR your daily driver? |
landy andy
23rd Apr 2024 5:46pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 87 · Views: 28843 · Subject: Is your LR your daily driver? |
Daily drive, and work vehicle. Does everything I need
Only thing I don’t use if for now is the long holidays as now have camper van. But I miss it whilst using the camper. |
| Rear Diff |
landy andy
18th Apr 2024 6:14pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 10 · Views: 517 · Subject: Rear Diff |
The original fitting is a brass item that is pushed into the axle hole.
It’s explained here.
https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/land-rover-defender-90-110-td5-puma-axle-breather-fittings/ |
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