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 10p Constantly needing purge after head rebuild |
tom1979
 4th Jun 2025 9:51pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 13 · Views: 1295 · Subject: Re: 10p Constantly needing purge after head rebuild |
...one of the hydraulic lifters went....
Just out of interest do you know what the issue was or what caused it? Noticeable issues with the hydraulic lifters are quite rare. |
| 110 Salisbury axle prop shaft part number |
tom1979
4th Jun 2025 9:45pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 4 · Views: 148 · Subject: Re: 110 Salisbury axle prop shaft part number |
Trying to find the part number for a prop shaft for a 110 with a salisbury rear axle. ?
Reason. MOT man mentioned some play in the rear prop shaft and I was weighing up the options of
Replace t ... |
| 10p Constantly needing purge after head rebuild |
tom1979
8th Dec 2024 11:19pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 13 · Views: 1295 · Subject: 10p Constantly needing purge after head rebuild |
Damn!
Will I need to drain the oil to do the injector seals again?
Is there a big difference between an aftermarket and OEM quality kit?
There is a massive difference, even between was is adver ... |
| 10p Constantly needing purge after head rebuild |
tom1979
8th Dec 2024 11:16pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 13 · Views: 1295 · Subject: 10p Constantly needing purge after head rebuild |
But I fitted the kit supplied by Turners. They know their stuff. OE kit. 
Was the kit from Turners the full top end kit? I cannot see just an injector seal kit on their site |
| Td5 starter motor - reputable make |
tom1979
27th Jul 2024 10:21pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 12 · Views: 2456 · Subject: Td5 starter motor - reputable make |
Here,s the one I bought when needing a new starter, had no issues at all with it (Denso)
https://twinwoods4x4.co.uk/product/nad101240g-td5-starter-motor-denso-oem-defender-discovery-2/
Nice one! ... |
| Vague steering and advice |
tom1979
20th Jul 2024 9:18pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 32 · Views: 3884 · Subject: Vague steering and advice |
| Landy Andy agree 100%, just because someone has copied an idea and cut enough corners to do it cheaper it doesn't make it as good, it just makes it look similar. A certain very well known parts whole ... |
| Vague steering and advice |
tom1979
20th Jul 2024 5:46pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 32 · Views: 3884 · Subject: Vague steering and advice |
| Landy Andy agree 100%, just because someone has copied an idea and cut enough corners to do it cheaper it doesn't make it as good, it just makes it look similar. A certain very well known parts whole ... |
| Vague steering and advice |
tom1979
20th Jul 2024 12:11pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 32 · Views: 3884 · Subject: Vague steering and advice |
Each to their own.
My understanding is that Gwyn’s are a higher quality steel, the ball joints are the best he can source, and have a thicker neck on the joint, and they have been upgraded to po ... |
| Vague steering and advice |
tom1979
20th Jul 2024 11:16am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 32 · Views: 3884 · Subject: Vague steering and advice |
| Do you know who made them / what brand ? |
| Vague steering and advice |
tom1979
20th Jul 2024 9:59am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 32 · Views: 3884 · Subject: Vague steering and advice |
Each to their own.
My understanding is that Gwyn’s are a higher quality steel, the ball joints are the best he can source, and have a thicker neck on the joint, and they have been upgraded to po ... |
| Vague steering and advice |
tom1979
20th Jul 2024 9:58am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 32 · Views: 3884 · Subject: Vague steering and advice |
Agree with above.
My best mate got some Gwyn Lewis “type” steering bars for his D2. A couple of months later noticed a couple of the joints and many of the boots have failed. After months of try ... |
| Vague steering and advice |
tom1979
19th Jul 2024 11:16pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 32 · Views: 3884 · Subject: Vague steering and advice |
| The Gwyn Lewis steering bar kits are top quality. Yes there are "cheaper options" but aren't really comparable to the Gwyn Lewis kit at all, other than they might look similar. The Britpar ... |
| TD5 rocker arm bolts - is it normal for them to shear? |
tom1979
11th Jun 2024 9:08pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 1 · Views: 744 · Subject: TD5 rocker arm bolts - is it normal for them to shear? |
| They are often just over tightened |
| Wheel Bearing Failure |
tom1979
6th Jun 2024 11:13am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 2769 · Subject: Wheel Bearing Failure |
Mine were just replaced to get through the MOT. Just glad my wife isn't on this forum!
No disrespect but how bad do bearings need to be for it to fair MOT. Normally its a gradual process of them ge ... |
| Wheel Bearing Failure |
tom1979
5th Jun 2024 8:59pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 2769 · Subject: Re: Wheel Bearing Failure |
Going to change the schedule on how frequent i check the wheel bearings now.
How often do you normally check them? I don't think many people bother at all! I try to make a point of jacking mine u ... |
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