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Hi all. I was driving back from work earlier in my TD5 as a pipe had burst and the family couldn't find the stop valve so I put my foot down to get back. My heater wouldn't turn on and as I pulled up the engine light came on, so I switched it off and tried to restart. And it won't start...

I'm buying a new rad for me 99' TD5. Looking on paddocks. It's showing; Radiator - TD5 Diesel to 2A622423 And Radiator - TD5 Diesel from 2A622424 The '2A6224' bit is what exactly? Cheers

Hi all, I need to replace my rear brakes. However I'm a little confused on what parts to order... Looking on paddocks for calipers there are 2 types... 'rear caliper new' and 'rear caliper new AP.' Also looking for new discs what am I best goin for? Lockheed, mintex or 'replacement'. Sorry for...

Hi all. I'm in a bit of trouble. Driving along the a38 towards Bristol. Heard a rattle from rear axle so slowed down a bit. And then the rear left wheel locked and now I'm in a ditch. Can't pull the Landy out. RAC on it's way with an expected 5 hour wait....? Can anyone help or know what might...

Hi all! Iv got me MOT in a few weeks and the only thing I think it'll fail on is the sloppy steering! Iv traced the play to the joint below. The rubbers split too so defiantly needs replacing. I can't find a part number anywhere and was hoping someone might have it or the name of the joint...

Yes I know another tyre question but I have search with no result. I need to replace all 5 tyres as theyre all shagged. Question is do I go for fat or thin tyres? What's best in the mud n snow? I'm guessing thin as it cuts through it. But If so y do people have gurt big uns? Cheers!

Hi all. Iv seen a thread on here before but the search ain't working so can't find it. I have a bit of rotten metal on me chassis and I have a few days off next week so fancy tackling it. It is mostly surface rust and some worse but no holes. What is the best thing to do with this? Clean it...

Hi all. Not posted for a while so it was about time for another problem... It would appear my rocker cover is leaking on my TD5. I had a small puddle under the van after leaving it for a few days. Thought it was the gearbox so checked level (after welding a nut to the plug because it was rounded...

Hi, I have seen a similar post but cant for the life o me find it so i's gonna have to ask again... I left my TD5 defender at work for the last 2 nights because i had a company car. Thats the longest its been left without start for 6 months... I then drove it home today with no...

Hi again, Chatting to a mate over the weekend, hes a grounds keeper down Salisbury plain. For the last 6 years he'd had a TD5 defender to get around. It was getting a bit tatty so they swapped it for a new hilux. 6 weeks on he noticed it wasnt driving right so back to the garage and turns out...

Hi! I had a coolant pipe split on me TD5 tother day and I can't find a part number for the life o me. It's a moulded pipe that I replaced with a standard one as a temp fix. It's a flexible hose on the right Hand side of the engine bay under the turbo about 2 inches long between two ridged...

Ok own up... I was walkin down the road from A38 falfield to charfield. The road had no pavement so walking on grass verge. Freelander comes past, clips the curb and the wing mirror hit me. It drove off and I picked myself up out of the bush. Didnt catch the reg but I got your wing mirror you...

Hi all! I was on the motorway today at about 60ish and a 2011 defender shot past! He must have been doing 80 or 90. Is this standard for a new fender?

Hi all, Dont suppose anyone knows if its easier to change a TD5 water pump with or without the housing? I have a new pump with its housing on a bench at the moment. can i just do a straight swap or do i have to take the pump out of the housing and swap that? Oh also, its a disco housing...

Hi all, Whats the deal with the 6 speed box then? Is it interchangeable with R380s? Anyone got a newish defender with one fitted? cheers

Hi. I know this sorta thing has been covered before but i cant find the right answer. I was driving with the central diff locks in and got out of a sticky hole. I then turned diffs off. But the light didn't go out. I then drove on at slow speed. Then there was a loud bang and the diff...

Hi all. Changed my brake pads today as over the last few days there has been a grinding noise from the rear left wheel and had been pulling to the left. So wheel off retainers out, pulled out the outboard pad no problem. The inboard one wasnt shifting so tried pushing the piston away and it...

Hi I appear to have sheared the hinge pin on my passenger door. Can you replace the pin alone or do you have to replace the whole hinge? Can't find on google or on here. Cheers Jake

Hi all. got a leak on my fuel filter, presume its from the seal between filter and mount. Anyone know if a new fuel filter has the seal with it or will i have to buy elsewhere. Cant find it anywhere. cheers

Hi All! Iv just started renting a garage with a bit of land in front in thornbury, north bristol. There is a red Land Rover 110 in the car park in front that was last taxed in 2007. Its secure but full of land rover accessories. The actual landy is fooked and needs alot of work. Just a...