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LeebertTD5



Member Since: 06 Aug 2022
Location: Perth
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Australia 2004 Defender 90 2.5 TD CSW Alaska White
TD5 Sitting for nearly two years.
Hi gus, looking for some advice.

I have a 2004 TD5 Defender 90 that I owned whilst living in Italy. When the spicy cough took over I decided to return back to my home country Australia. I had no idea how long until I could return to it. Long story short it has been sitting there with the battery disconnected and very low fuel for almost two years. I am returning to Italy this week and hope to drive her. My question is, what if any problems will I encounter after having left it sitting for so long? Also are there any steps I need to take before I start it for the first time?

Thanks in advance!
Post #960816 6th Aug 2022 11:25am
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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
I would siphon all the remaining fuel out, new fuel filter, prime it, fresh engine oil and oil filter and it would be good to go (perhaps you need a new battery).

If you left it to the elements, the brakes might have suffered. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
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Post #960818 6th Aug 2022 11:47am
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Birdy



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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Expect a long list of: tyres will have flat spots, change fluids, drain and refill fuel tank before bio contamination reduces all components to mush etc.

It's a Defender! Check tyre pressures, fill tank with fresh diesel, charge battery, start it up and drive away!

I didn't touch my Morgan (NOT the most reliable of vehicles) for 18 months during COVID, took the dust covers off and it started at first spin of the starter. BUT, in anticipation I'd fitted a battery disconnect switch so there was no drain through alarm, clock, radio etc. (quicker than removing the battery, on my 4-seater one has to jack up the rear, crawl under the car, and disconnect and unfasten the battery to manoeuvre it over the back axle).

Just go for it...

Peter
Post #960819 6th Aug 2022 11:54am
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landy andy



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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
If power in the battery run pump prime after checking engine like level. Then turn the key drive it to a fuel station and fill it with good quality fuel. Then give it an oil change and a set of filters when you get a moment.
Post #960822 6th Aug 2022 12:13pm
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LeebertTD5



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Australia 2004 Defender 90 2.5 TD CSW Alaska White
Thanks, guys. I have a new set of filters, wheels, and tires waiting for me so will get into it as soon as I arrive!
Post #960826 6th Aug 2022 1:01pm
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lightning



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Any update on this, did you get the Land Rover started?
Post #961210 10th Aug 2022 7:15am
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diesel_jim



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United Kingdom 2006 Defender 110 Td5 SW Epsom Green
Maybe it had rusted away? Laughing
Post #961358 11th Aug 2022 4:58pm
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KISSMYAURA



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 2.5 TD SW Epsom Green
pop some injector cleaner / diesel max into tank and top up to full.
change fuel filter and cycle purge a couple of times, then run to temp and blast on motorway, should be all good.

expect bushes to request they arre worn out after a month or so of running, if the they have sat for a bit,
Post #976454 2nd Jan 2023 8:45pm
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grafty99



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Not sure on the OPs outcome but for others interested I would unplug the crash switch on the bulkhead and turn it over a few times to get the oil round without it firing Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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Post #976471 2nd Jan 2023 11:45pm
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