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 TD5 Bargain or too good to be true... |
Disco_Mikey
 20th Aug 2015 11:20am
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 8 · Views: 3871 · Subject: TD5 Bargain or too good to be true... |
You would pay more than that for one in need of a chassis 
If it is too good to be true and all... |
| NFU insurance for tuned defenders? |
Disco_Mikey
20th Aug 2015 9:08am
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Forum: Finance & Insurance · Replies: 12 · Views: 9758 · Subject: NFU insurance for tuned defenders? |
So Land Rover have just quoted £1117.68 for a new turbo fitted including gaskets etc
At that sort of money, it is well worth sticking a hybrid on there, for an extra couple of hundred quid ... |
| Emissions/Smoking |
Disco_Mikey
20th Aug 2015 9:03am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 6087 · Subject: Emissions/Smoking |
TD5 EGR is a mechanical valve. How is a diagnostic computer going to tell you it's working 
To the OP, check the boost pipe work for splits/leaks, as well as the intercooler. And oil ingr ... |
| 300tdi Defender lower rigid intercooler pipe replacement. |
Disco_Mikey
19th Aug 2015 10:51pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 4862 · Subject: 300tdi Defender lower rigid intercooler pipe replacement. |
No, that's the standard part that he wants to replace as it has a flat in it where it passes the alternator.
The SS one I bought from Brunel is a lovely piece of kit and shaped slightly differently ... |
| 300tdi Defender lower rigid intercooler pipe replacement. |
Disco_Mikey
19th Aug 2015 9:49pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 4862 · Subject: 300tdi Defender lower rigid intercooler pipe replacement. |
Like this?
http://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php/127255/3751/metal_intercooler_pipe_300tdi_def |
| help with starting a td5 when hot |
Disco_Mikey
18th Aug 2015 5:05pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 5 · Views: 2532 · Subject: help with starting a td5 when hot |
Thanks, will remove the drivers seat and check the ecu and google how to check the injector seals. Are you disco mike of disco3.Co.uk too?
The very one 
Seals can't really be checked ... |
| Technical Lego |
Disco_Mikey
18th Aug 2015 9:47am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 7 · Views: 5055 · Subject: Technical Lego |
| That's Xmas sorted already |
| help with starting a td5 when hot |
Disco_Mikey
18th Aug 2015 9:43am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 5 · Views: 2532 · Subject: help with starting a td5 when hot |
Injector seals are hugely common, and the first place to start, but usually give cold start problems too
Next time it doesn't start, go through the fuel bleed sequence, see if it starts any easier ... |
| Wipers getting stuck |
Disco_Mikey
18th Aug 2015 9:41am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 9 · Views: 11609 · Subject: Wipers getting stuck |
The motor is serviceable, but be wary of cheap components...
Much easier, and less hassle to fit a new complete genuine/OEM motor... |
| End of Defender production date... |
Disco_Mikey
15th Jul 2015 3:29pm
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Forum: Land Rover Customer Relations · Replies: 26 · Views: 20120 · Subject: End of Defender production date... |
Or, February 2016, with hints of April '16...
http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/business-news/land-rover-defender-production-set-9656584
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