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 Vin plate woes
Will@LRW

Post26th Sep 2025 8:28pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 28 · Views: 2159 · Subject: Vin plate woes
DVLA data shows that the keeper changed on 7th September, so probably it's a yes!
 Camshaft gear out by a tooth
Will@LRW

Post5th Sep 2025 7:22pm
Forum: Tdi · Replies: 2 · Views: 730 · Subject: Camshaft gear out by a tooth
Thanks Fossil.

I had turned it over and no interference. I'd read about a single tooth being close to the tolerance between valves and pistons. I also read it'd be fine Laughing

I did the valve c ...
 Camshaft gear out by a tooth
Will@LRW

Post27th Aug 2025 7:29pm
Forum: Tdi · Replies: 2 · Views: 730 · Subject: Camshaft gear out by a tooth
Looking for some second opinions on the below whilst i'm doing the timing belt on my 2006 300Tdi. Not done it on this vehicle before. It has 112k miles and don't know when it was changed previously, b ...
 Oil Lab Analysis Results
Will@LRW

Post10th Aug 2025 10:42am
Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 2146 · Subject: Oil Lab Analysis Results
For reference, my 300Tdis have had about about 0.5-1% TIM (total insoluble matter, soot) on a 5000 mile interval.

The real value of an oil analysis is monitoring the change in relative values over ...
 Ticking noise when coasting or braking
Will@LRW

Post7th Jul 2025 8:27pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 899 · Subject: Ticking noise when coasting or braking
Sound like the noise is in time with wheel rotation instead of prop rotation.

Broken CV?

Another thing I've seen is the bolts on the crown wheel backing out and hitting the inside of the axle ca ...
 Can you identify this part?
Will@LRW

Post5th Jul 2025 12:15pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 6 · Views: 987 · Subject: Can you identify this part?
I'll have to rely on YRM's classification of the part as I can't find any other images of it
https://yrmit.co.uk/product/316-s-s-lhs-fuel-tube-support-bracket-lr-defender-2007-onwards/
 Can you identify this part?
Will@LRW

Post4th Jul 2025 10:54pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 6 · Views: 987 · Subject: Can you identify this part?
https://www.lrworkshop.com/parts/WJU500390

YRM make the part also
 200 TDi not starting
Will@LRW

Post28th Jun 2025 12:11pm
Forum: Tdi · Replies: 15 · Views: 2224 · Subject: 200 TDi not starting
Other thoughts:

Replace fuel filter?

With a firm lift pump lever you should be able to get fuel coming out of the filter bleed screw in a minute or so.

Also stick 5L of diesel in just to be s ...
 Garages than can balance Defender wheels?
Will@LRW

Post21st Jun 2025 10:00pm
Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 3 · Views: 1066 · Subject: Garages than can balance Defender wheels?
I recently used a guy in a unit to fit tyres and he then couldn't balance them for that reason.

Never had a problem with the large tyre chain places, who I normally tend to use.
 Size socket wrench for SYP500090 (Brake caliper bolt)
Will@LRW

Post16th Jun 2025 1:17pm
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1407 · Subject: Size socket wrench for SYP500090 (Brake caliper bolt)
Let us know how it goes, it's always interesting to hear alternative techniques!

Have corrected my post to 10.9 rating as photos above show. I was thinking of disc to hub bolts which are 12.9
 Size socket wrench for SYP500090 (Brake caliper bolt)
Will@LRW

Post15th Jun 2025 10:42am
Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 11 · Views: 1407 · Subject: Size socket wrench for SYP500090 (Brake caliper bolt)
It's also 82NM torque because it's a 10.9 rated bolt. I copper grease the heads on any new ones I fit to stave off corrosion. Have had more than enough dramas in the past!

I made a video about this ...
 110 Salisbury axle prop shaft part number
Will@LRW

Post3rd Jun 2025 8:53pm
Forum: Td5 · Replies: 4 · Views: 656 · Subject: 110 Salisbury axle prop shaft part number
https://www.lrworkshop.com/parts/FTC3905

A bit of rotational play is not that big of a deal, although if the play is up and down at the joint (i.e. the prop flexes) then it's less good
 Lift pump Issue?
Will@LRW

Post1st Jun 2025 9:13pm
Forum: Tdi · Replies: 3 · Views: 1053 · Subject: Lift pump Issue?
Hi James

The fuel filter will self bleed if you run it straight away and keep cranking when it cuts out.

For sudden black smoke I'd check the turbo/intercooler hoses haven't collapsed, and also ...
 Ice Blasting and Lanoguard
Will@LRW

Post24th May 2025 9:31pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 2422 · Subject: Ice Blasting and Lanoguard
Super, thanks. I imagine it's a lot nicer for the guys doing it as well compared to steam cleaning!
 Ice Blasting and Lanoguard
Will@LRW

Post23rd May 2025 10:53pm
Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 2422 · Subject: Ice Blasting and Lanoguard
Looking good. What's the ballpark cost? I've seen ice blasting on an engine bay starting from £600
 
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