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 200tdi EGT and Boost Pressure |
Horneteer
 25th Aug 2022 10:00pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 15 · Views: 5149 · Subject: 200tdi EGT and Boost Pressure |
Just a little snippet of info, before adjusting anything.....
Check that the throttle pedal opens the injection pump fully. There's the cable freeplay adjuster on the pump end of the cable, and also ... |
| Qu: Why do airlift 1000 helpers limit articulation so much? |
Horneteer
24th Aug 2022 8:37pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 1635 · Subject: Qu: Why do airlift 1000 helpers limit articulation so much? |
I have Airlift 1000 on the rear springs on the 90. I run them at 5 psi when empty, then inflate to 20 psi when towing the Ifor horsebox, the ride is then much more stable.
The kit came with 2 fill ... |
| Connectors for Winch Power Cables |
Horneteer
12th Sep 2021 3:08pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1072 · Subject: Connectors for Winch Power Cables |
Hi bodstruck,
I've mounted my winch in a bracket that plugs into a receiver hitch, so I've been using an Anderson connector (SB-350, 350A) under the bonnet (it's also useful for jump starting). The ... |
| Rear shocks turning |
Horneteer
12th Sep 2021 2:47pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 1804 · Subject: Rear shocks turning |
Hi,
The pins on a shock are 2 different diameters, a plain part and a slightly smaller threaded part.
The inner washer, bushes and centre washers slide over the plain part, and the outer washer a ... |
| Transfer box jumps out of High range after being used in low |
Horneteer
22nd Aug 2021 9:40pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 5098 · Subject: Transfer box jumps out of High range after being used in low |
Hi donmacn
I had a similar issue but it wouldn't stay in low, I found it was the selector mechanism in the transfer box as per this video by Britannica Restorations at about 3:30. Do you have a sli ... |
| Clutch and Brake pedal removal |
Horneteer
6th Aug 2021 3:02pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 4133 · Subject: Clutch and Brake pedal removal |
Hufflepuff,
I've recently done this conversion and as you've found the early pedal box will not accept the late servo. The servo shaft is longer as well as the bolt pattern being different. However ... |
| What is the thickness/Guage of Aluminum Used on the Defender |
Horneteer
27th Jul 2021 7:48pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1252 · Subject: What is the thickness/Guage of Aluminum Used on the Defender |
Hi All,
Just measured the remains of a externally ribbed ninety roof and it's 1.4mm thick. |
| Stand alone battery trays for fitting battery to tub floor |
Horneteer
15th Jun 2021 10:19pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 1304 · Subject: Stand alone battery trays for fitting battery to tub floor |
Give YRM a try, I've got their double battery tray and battery box set in my seat box. Battery tray is available in 5 different sizes.
https://yrmit.co.uk/product/aluminium-battery-tray-land-rove ... |
| early defender doors |
Horneteer
13th Apr 2021 9:14pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 5234 · Subject: early defender doors |
| Its not the gap between the skin and the card you need to worry about. It's less than that as you've only got the gap between the glass and the card to play with. On a slightly different track, I fitt ... |
| 1999 defender cv joint spacer |
Horneteer
4th Apr 2021 8:00pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 1740 · Subject: 1999 defender cv joint spacer |
Hi Landy07
Have you tried holding the drive shaft vertically with the CV hanging down and giving the inner CV cage a good hit with a nylon mallet or block of wood and large hammer? That should knoc ... |
| 300Tdi - seems to be leaking from the distribution head |
Horneteer
21st Jan 2021 7:26pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 8 · Views: 3294 · Subject: 300Tdi - seems to be leaking from the distribution head |
| Ah so we're taking fuel leak out of the injection pump rather than oil leak? My bad...oops. |
| 300Tdi - seems to be leaking from the distribution head |
Horneteer
20th Jan 2021 1:04pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 8 · Views: 3294 · Subject: 300Tdi - seems to be leaking from the distribution head |
| IIRC the oil pump is mounted on the crank at the front of the engine, so I see no reason why you couldn't take the oil filter housing off to change the gasket. Would be an idea to thoroughly degrease ... |
| 200Tdi skew gear |
Horneteer
26th Oct 2020 7:39pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 1 · Views: 1264 · Subject: 200Tdi skew gear |
Just an update on the oil leak / skew gear removal.
I pulled the vacuum pump out and the skew gear came with it, but I think I've found the cause of the leak. The O rings in the skew gear shaft and ... |
| 200Tdi skew gear |
Horneteer
13th Oct 2020 5:50pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 1 · Views: 1264 · Subject: 200Tdi skew gear |
Does anyone know if i can remove the vacuum pump and skew gear from the block and then re-fit it without disturbing the oil pump?
There's an oil leak from either the vacuum pump gasket or the skew ... |
| Fuel starvation under max load |
Horneteer
8th Oct 2020 9:37pm
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 18 · Views: 5763 · Subject: Fuel starvation under max load |
My money's on the lift pump
I had a 300 tdi disco with a delphi lift pump. There's a screw in the centre of the top cap, so you can take the cap off to clean the filter strainer that you don't know ... |
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