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Key fob housing |
Dinnu
24th Aug 2025 8:02am
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 3 · Views: 342 · Subject: Key fob housing |
Mine costed pennies. Same as this. Perfect fit.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008368500827.html?spm=a2g0n.detail.platformRecommendH5.11.6c76c5Emc5EmyW&gps-id=platformRecommendH5&scm= ... |
What to use on Mud flaps |
Dinnu
19th Aug 2025 1:31am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 820 · Subject: What to use on Mud flaps |
Mix of old ATF mixed with water (20/80) with a little detergent and a spray bottle. |
200TDI handbrake drum oil seal leaking |
Dinnu
18th Aug 2025 10:44am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 19 · Views: 764 · Subject: 200TDI handbrake drum oil seal leaking |
I think you can also put the hand brake drum back on, tighten the prop nuts back on (you might need a stack of washers) without the prop shaft, pull the hand brake and undo the nut with a large break ... |
Defender 300 Tdi Hole through bulkhead connect heater to cab |
Dinnu
16th Aug 2025 3:55am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 608 · Subject: Defender 300 Tdi Hole through bulkhead connect heater to cab |
I may not be understanding correctly, but seems like the op is referring to the foam on the air shut off flap rather than the seal to bulkhead.
In the heater box there are 2 flaps, one on a vertic ... |
Grille panel decal |
Dinnu
13th Aug 2025 3:38pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 297 · Subject: Grille panel decal |
Your decal should read DEFENDER.
What you have there is for pre 200tdi. |
Steering Tension Point |
Dinnu
9th Aug 2025 10:41am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 2 · Views: 258 · Subject: Steering Tension Point |
Ask them to make roundabouts that you go around clockwise, so you bed in the steering
Sorry, I am sure that will not help. Perhaps you can pop off the drag link from the steering dr ... |
Well, this is different! |
Dinnu
30th Jul 2025 4:00pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 4 · Views: 516 · Subject: Well, this is different! |
Maybe he will find a few chipped teeth. |
Swivel Pin Preload / Shims |
Dinnu
28th Jul 2025 9:19pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 717 · Subject: Swivel Pin Preload / Shims |
Which axle do you have? The earlier Railko bushes have more preload than the later taper/roller bearing at the top. Your figures suggest you have the Railko. Note that preloads are stated without swiv ... |
Thread sealing products - Loctite, Hylomar, Permatex etc. |
Dinnu
28th Jul 2025 2:48pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 283 · Subject: Thread sealing products - Loctite, Hylomar, Permatex etc. |
You may use Loctite 55 or just a normal ptfe tape.
I use the latter but apparently the Loctite 55 is much easier to clean off the threads next time you need re fit. |
Engine stopping instantly when turned off? |
Dinnu
22nd Jul 2025 9:28am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 8 · Views: 624 · Subject: Engine stopping instantly when turned off? |
The 2.2 should close the throttle body the instant you turn the ignition off. This is turn creates a vacuum at intake, and not allow the piston to create good compression. The result is a smooth swit ... |
Baltic blue 110usw |
Dinnu
22nd Jul 2025 8:10am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 224 · Views: 87635 · Subject: Baltic blue 110usw |
Cars are making demands of me lately. New def 90 needs a service, 79 vw t2 is mid brake overhaul, 68 vw beetle needs the same due to lack of use and slk Merc will get a gearbox oil change this week ... |
2014 turbo blown - fragments of metal in sump |
Dinnu
18th Jul 2025 6:54pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 14 · Views: 1069 · Subject: 2014 turbo blown - fragments of metal in sump |
I cannot think how fragments of the turbo - which is part of the intake system can reach to the sump.
Usually bits of the turbo get stuck in the intercooler... worse case they are ingested and potent ... |
oil light duration on startup |
Dinnu
17th Jul 2025 2:25pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 14 · Views: 1020 · Subject: oil light duration on startup |
An interesting read Dinnu, your symptoms are really similar to mine, although different engine. Did you ever get a resolution?
No, never got a resolution. In my case, being a 2.2 I was more conc ... |
oil light duration on startup |
Dinnu
17th Jul 2025 12:32pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 14 · Views: 1020 · Subject: oil light duration on startup |
I had this concern on a 2.2 though..
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83601.html |
What's this noise please? |
Dinnu
9th Jul 2025 8:53pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 903 · Subject: What's this noise please? |
The UJs on the prop shafts can make strange noises. Try to grease them. |
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