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 TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
rustandoil
 26th Apr 2024 12:49pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 25 · Views: 961 · Subject: TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
I certainly will report back.... Looking forward to driving the thing again 
My reasoning was that while I could probably live with the 1.4 without the overdrive, the fact that I need a ... |
| TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
rustandoil
26th Apr 2024 8:35am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 25 · Views: 961 · Subject: TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
| Well, I've gone for a Ashcroft 1.3 transfer box.... I needed to make a decision and get the car back on the road. |
| TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
rustandoil
20th Apr 2024 10:49am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 25 · Views: 961 · Subject: TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
I think if i was towing a 1.3 would have interested me also, but for my use (cruising mainly / longer trips) the 1.2 with mild tune / remap was recommended.
My Ashcroft unit has arrived and will ... |
| TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
rustandoil
19th Apr 2024 11:00am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 25 · Views: 961 · Subject: TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
I have spent quite a bit of time on the Ashcroft ratio calculator, certainly is a useful tool.
The Romadrive would be fantastic, sadly out of my budget  |
| TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
rustandoil
19th Apr 2024 8:50am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 25 · Views: 961 · Subject: TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
This is all good info
Mines a TD5 110 with a VNT turbo, so a bit more power...
I've driven 150k miles with the STD1.4 Transfer box and probably around half of those miles with a GKN ... |
| TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
rustandoil
18th Apr 2024 2:51pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 25 · Views: 961 · Subject: TD5 Transfer box swap 1.4 to 1.2 |
Did you go for the 1.2 transfer box?
How are you getting on with it?
I've been advised 1.3 is the sweet spot and I don't know what to do |
| HELP NEEDED please!!!! |
rustandoil
4th Apr 2024 4:48pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 9 · Views: 543 · Subject: HELP NEEDED please!!!! |
| I reckon the nut on the roof hold down bolt has become loose.... |
| Centrifuge Oil Filter Housing Seal |
rustandoil
2nd Apr 2024 5:22pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 13 · Views: 501 · Subject: Centrifuge Oil Filter Housing Seal |
| It's the bolt design that's the problem with the housing top.... The bolt is shouldered so that it's retained with the cap... Unscrewing the bolt to remove it damages the thread, it's all downhill fro ... |
| Hazard light bulb |
rustandoil
29th Mar 2024 7:47am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 5 · Views: 287 · Subject: Hazard light bulb |
| It's possible to dismantle the switch and fit a new bulb, Iused a "Scalextric" bulb sourced from Ebay... Only because I couldn't at the time find "grain of wheat" bulbs used in mod ... |
| Pre Puma facia upgrade |
rustandoil
23rd Mar 2024 2:06pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 636 · Subject: Pre Puma facia upgrade |
| Very neat |
| Defender Td5 - Front left brake not working, oil everyone |
rustandoil
22nd Mar 2024 9:02am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 6 · Views: 474 · Subject: Defender Td5 - Front left brake not working, oil everyone |
| Defender brakes are actually pretty good.... Sounds like you need to do a complete inspection and overhaul of the brake system. |
| Leak on rear Alloy |
rustandoil
20th Mar 2024 6:47am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 436 · Subject: Leak on rear Alloy |
| I'd give that a wash with some hot soapy water..... Let it dry you'd then see if its the cap or gasket leaking 😉 |
| Koni or not |
rustandoil
14th Mar 2024 7:09pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 703 · Subject: Koni or not |
| I have Koni on my 110.... Seem to be pretty good... Adjustable to suit your requirements... these are my second set the first set suffered corrosion |
| Main Grenadier discussion thread |
rustandoil
13th Mar 2024 6:36pm
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Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 1575 · Views: 337742 · Subject: Main Grenadier discussion thread |
| It’s a lovely thing. If they had sped up the steering rack just a little and got it to self centre better would be a 4 star reviewed machine. US forums have a company making a RTC damper. Will be in ... |
| TD5 OBD cover? |
rustandoil
12th Mar 2024 2:31pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 7 · Views: 567 · Subject: TD5 OBD cover? |
Freelander has a OBD cover apparently
Link added
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/obd2-port.383315/ |
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