| Author |
Message |
 Power Steering Pump Leak |
Tom DCab
 16th Apr 2015 9:24am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 1 · Views: 4079 · Subject: Power Steering Pump Leak |
Wondering if anyone can help with this. The power steering pump on my TD5 has started to leak - looks like it is coming from the seam around the middle of the pump.
Is it possible to repair the pump ... |
| Rear Lights not working |
Tom DCab
11th Jan 2015 11:00am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 1938 · Subject: Rear Lights not working |
Hi, thanks for replying.
I just fitted the old numberplate light back again and all ok now.
The old numberplate body has a metal base plate that attached to the plinth. The bolts go through the meta ... |
| Rear Lights not working |
Tom DCab
10th Jan 2015 8:02pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 1938 · Subject: Rear Lights not working |
Hello All,
I just tried to fit a LED rear number plate light. I used the original connector that the old number plate light was wired in to, behind the light cluster.
The light did not work, so I re ... |
| no power |
Tom DCab
7th Jul 2014 5:15pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 7 · Views: 2502 · Subject: no power |
Hi K9F,
The egr has been removed and there is no oil in the loom...so at this stage I think it must be something else... |
| no power |
Tom DCab
7th Jul 2014 4:51pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 7 · Views: 2502 · Subject: no power |
Hi All
My TD5 defender has started to perform a new trick, and I was hoping someone could offer a diagnosis please..
Quite often after stopping and restarting engine, and especially when starting f ... |
| Diagnosis for brake issues |
Tom DCab
22nd May 2014 8:59am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1924 · Subject: Diagnosis for brake issues |
| I will give the water spray a try..might reveal a leak if it is on the outside of servo. I understand that the diaphram inside the servo can leak too.. |
| Diagnosis for brake issues |
Tom DCab
21st May 2014 6:37pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1924 · Subject: Diagnosis for brake issues |
Hello,
I am struggling to identify the cause of braking issues with my 2003 110 dcpu.
Been noticing that when starting car in the morning, I have no servo assistance on the brake pedal for perhaps ... |
| Rear Tub Storage solution |
Tom DCab
4th Apr 2014 10:05am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 2121 · Subject: Rear Tub Storage solution |
Hi Everyone,
I saw something similar on a 90 Pickup and decided to make my own version.
The frame is made from welded 2mm aluminium and is very sturdy.
The two plastic storage boxes slide out of t ... |
| Engine running problem |
Tom DCab
9th Jan 2014 7:37pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 3519 · Subject: Engine running problem |
Thanks Guys,
I managed to get a diagnosis done today at More4x4 (Kingsley) near Bordon who have been excellent.
Autologic diagnostic found that the cylinder balance on cylinder 2 was incorrect. On i ... |
| Engine running problem |
Tom DCab
7th Jan 2014 9:05pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 3519 · Subject: Engine running problem |
The engine is still misfiring constantly at tickover and at all revs.
Called the AA out this afternoon to look at car. He was unable to diagnose the fault as his diagnostic computer (OBD) was unabl ... |
| Engine running problem |
Tom DCab
3rd Jan 2014 7:14pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 3519 · Subject: Engine running problem |
Thanks Bob, I will give that a try tomorrow.
I am trying to find out whether the 'oil in the loom' symptoms might be similar to what I am experiencing.
I know that rough running is a symptom so i ... |
| Engine running problem |
Tom DCab
3rd Jan 2014 6:01pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 3519 · Subject: Engine running problem |
Hi All.
I have just arrived home from a long journey on the motorway.
I have a problem with the engine that I need some help with
All of a sudden, at about 65/70mph, a strange tapping sound sta ... |
| Clutch |
Tom DCab
11th Dec 2013 10:15am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 11 · Views: 4883 · Subject: Clutch |
Thanks guys..
So entire new regulator....
Seen genuine LR ones on Ebay for £135...From Lr £175...
Tom |
| Clutch |
Tom DCab
9th Dec 2013 7:06pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 11 · Views: 4883 · Subject: Clutch |
My defender went infor a new clutch today
Had a call this afternoon to say that the clutch and flywheel were contaminated with oil from a leak...
After closer inspection it turns out that it was a d ... |
| Webasto fitting kit for TD5? |
Tom DCab
7th Dec 2013 6:35pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 6914 · Subject: Webasto fitting kit for TD5? |
Hi Zinke,
I am thinking about fitting a Webasto and came across this thread..
I am wondering whether you completed the installation yourself?
Tom |
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