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countyboy



Member Since: 24 Oct 2015
Location: leicestershire
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TD5 door shutting
Is it a common fault that TD5 doors are always tempermental when be Question ing slammed shut. Sometimes they work fine, other times they need numerous attempts for them to latch properly.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Regards
Robert
Post #581319 29th Nov 2016 3:46pm
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Laurie



Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
Only when cold in frosty weather with mine. 
Post #581321 29th Nov 2016 3:54pm
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gilarion



Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
It is all down to adjustment, using the correct shims and perseverance till you get it right.

My doors close with the minimum amount of force, no slamming whatsoever. It does take a little bit of tweaking to get them right, adjusting the two hinges and the position of the catch on the striker and if needed placing a shim behind the striker or sometimes removing a shim if fitted. Also making sure that the door rubbers are fitted perfectly, in fact if you tap the door rubbers gently all the way round with a soft mallet to make sure they are seated right this can also make a big improvement. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
Post #581322 29th Nov 2016 4:11pm
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chri$



Member Since: 27 Mar 2014
Location: Kent
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
Try following the link from Land Rover UK forum in this thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50378.html

Mine shut even at -4 this morning Very Happy
Post #581335 29th Nov 2016 5:21pm
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roel



Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
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Netherlands 2003 Defender 90 Td5 PU Caledonian Blue
Mine stayed shut at -6C. Evil or Very Mad Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
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Post #581373 29th Nov 2016 7:30pm
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excossack



Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
I found changing the striker plate helped with getting the doors to shut
These ones > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-DEFEN...Sw14xWF5Lu

on mine I had no nylon roller. 1999 Defender TD5 110

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John M0VAZ
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Post #581442 29th Nov 2016 10:50pm
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countyboy



Member Since: 24 Oct 2015
Location: leicestershire
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TD5 door shutting
Grateful thanks to all who have replied to my query.
I certainly have something to work on now.
Best Regards
Robert Thumbs Up
Post #581555 30th Nov 2016 11:00am
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