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Hi, I've just completed an engine oil change and plan to do the diffs, transfer box and gear box next. I've tried to Google which oils I should be using however, there is so much contradictoiry information. Can someone clarify that the two oils pictured in the attached files will work ok. The...

Hi all, I've recently had to remove my fuel pump on my Defender TD5, for an issue unrelated to the pump. Since re-fitting the pump, the gauge reads lower than it used to, when I filled it up before, the gauge would show just over the full line, now it shows about 3/4 full. Other than the level...

Hi all, I've just started experiencing issues with my headlights on my 03 TD5. If you turn on the dip lights from the small stalk on the steering wheel column, the lights come on but with main beam on without me activating main beam. At this point the blue warning light on the dash is flickering...

Hi, Trying to install a new Britpart alternator to a Trialer with a 3.5 V8 RR engine. I have only two cables to connect........main battery cable and exciter cable. However, I can only see 1 of the terminals marked on the new alternator.......this is marked 'D+'. I assume the exciter cable goes...

Hi, A friends 2006 TD5 has just had some kind of transmission failure whilst driving up hill on road, doing about 20mph. I've copied the text below he sent me, I appreciate it's hard to diagnose accurately over the net........but does anyone have any immediate thoughts ?? Complete loss of drive...

Hi, I've just installed a heated windscreen on my TD5, on Sunday I intend to do the wiring side of things. The Britpart wiring loom has arrived today, the instructions suggest connecting the coil side of the relay to a switched live. Is it not best to connect it to an engine live to prevent...

Hi guys, To cut a very long story short I've just broken the metal bracket that holds the the Speedo transducer in place. As a result I can't replace the transducer today, is it safe to drive with it missing ? As it stands I can see the back end of the Speedo drive in the transfer box but I...

Hi, Thinking of fitting 30mm spacers however, not sure what it will look like (main reason is to get better turning circle). Would be interested to get a few pictures of a TD5 90 running 235/85/16 tyres with 30mm spaces if anyone can help ? Thanks.

Hi all, My Exmoor Trim slimline steering wheel boss adaptor has just arrived in the post.............with no fitting instructions. Appreciate it's a very easy job however, I do have a couple of questions which hopefully someone can help with ? The kit comes with 6 bolts and two pins, I assume...

Hi, I've got a Defender TD5 MY-2003 with 37k miles on the clock. When I turn the steering wheel quickly to the left (more than half a turn) I get a groaning noise which comes from the engine area. As I say this only happens when turning the wheel quickly and in one direction only. In honesty...