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 Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
lb73
 22nd May 2025 6:56am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8426 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
| Thought I would update my original post. Having changed to a VDO gauge and found minimum improvement with changing the thermostat, I reverted back to the viscous fan set up instead of the electric ver ... |
| [For Sale] TD5 Radiator/ Demand Exhaust mid section |
lb73
18th Mar 2025 11:52pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 530 · Subject: [For Sale] TD5 Radiator/ Demand Exhaust mid section |
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| [For Sale] TD5 Radiator/ Demand Exhaust mid section |
lb73
16th Mar 2025 4:27pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 530 · Subject: [For Sale] TD5 Radiator/ Demand Exhaust mid section |
Having moved over to an alisport radiator, this TD5 version is no longer used. Had it as part of the M57 conversion kit, good useable condition £30 plus postage (to a uk address only)
https://www. ... |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
lb73
27th Dec 2024 11:57pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8426 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
| Ok, a bit of an update - so I’ve now been able to fit a Mahler thermostat, which I tested before fitting and it opened more than any previous stat I’d tried, I did want a genuine one but it seems ... |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
lb73
6th Dec 2024 7:19pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8426 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
| Following on from my original post, a VDO temp gauge and sender has now replaced the o/e items. I’ve also removed the Gates thermostat on the engine tested it in some boiling water (admittedly temp ... |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
lb73
1st Dec 2024 11:19pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8426 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
| Thanks for the replies both, aiming to pick up a new gauge from demon tweeks tomorrow. Will also check the thermostat as advised - the replacement was a Gates version from House of Torque, any other ... |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
lb73
1st Dec 2024 12:46pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8426 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
| Thanks both, will upgrade the gauge/sender this week and see what the temperature readings are. |
| Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
lb73
1st Dec 2024 12:18am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 57 · Views: 8426 · Subject: Defender M57 engine cooling issue |
Hoping a few knowledgeable souls here might be able to give me a few ideas on high running temps I’m experiencing on my bmw m57 engined defender.
I converted it over back in 2021 using the standard ... |
| a 130 itch |
lb73
24th May 2024 7:40am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 324 · Views: 110259 · Subject: a 130 itch |
| Thanks for the reply |
| a 130 itch |
lb73
20th May 2024 10:14pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 324 · Views: 110259 · Subject: a 130 itch |
Well she's going really well.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10173/20240517_091850.jpg
With roof tent, top box, store draw filled, 80l water tank, fridge, 3 batts and all the ... |
| A second 110 on the drive - 300tdi csw BMW powered! |
lb73
12th Apr 2024 8:06am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 199 · Views: 111697 · Subject: A second 110 on the drive - 300tdi csw BMW powered! |
| So far no issues, I’ve done quite a bit of towing with a car transporter trailer as well Admittedly I try to avoid excessively hard gear changes, but so far so good. I suppose if I was to the conve ... |
| A second 110 on the drive - 300tdi csw BMW powered! |
lb73
10th Apr 2024 10:55pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 199 · Views: 111697 · Subject: A second 110 on the drive - 300tdi csw BMW powered! |
| Thanks both for the info, good to hear they are worth the investment. Will bite the bullet on an Alisport one , once they come back to me with delivery times. |
| A second 110 on the drive - 300tdi csw BMW powered! |
lb73
1st Apr 2024 11:15pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 199 · Views: 111697 · Subject: A second 110 on the drive - 300tdi csw BMW powered! |
| Good to hear no issues with the Alisport version, given that’s it’s around the £600 mark. Which looks like the only decent alternative to a standard one.Surprising that there are not more choice ... |
| A second 110 on the drive - 300tdi csw BMW powered! |
lb73
28th Mar 2024 7:03pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 199 · Views: 111697 · Subject: A second 110 on the drive - 300tdi csw BMW powered! |
| Having had a maintenance free period over the last 6 months , I noticed on a recent journey that the engine temperature was way higher than normal - nearly in the red. I’m running a td5 rad so it’ ... |
| A second 110 on the drive - 300tdi csw BMW powered! |
lb73
18th Jul 2023 6:11pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 199 · Views: 111697 · Subject: A second 110 on the drive - 300tdi csw BMW powered! |
| Sorry, should have mentioned that I have the Discovery transfer box already fitted, but still find the 1st and 2nd a bit low - still perfectly usable though. People seem to use the Ali sport td5 rad f ... |
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