1. bankz5152

    Vibrations, low power and generally out ideas – TD5 – 2005 defender

    VDO or Siemens for the MAF. For the time being unplug it and see if it helps. If it does then thats the issue.
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    Vibrations, low power and generally out ideas – TD5 – 2005 defender

    Tend to disagree with it being the SMF having had one in my Daily 110s and D2 ive never noticed any additional vibrations in over 100k of driving in 3 different cars. Non genuine mafs are worthless. Unplug it. Is it more like a kangaroo effect/feeling or is it a true misfire? If it is...
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    110 wheel bearing going whilst on holiday

    If its as dry as you say you risk friction welding the bearing to the stub. So id get a new one of those as well. If the calipers not been off in a few years get new bolts and some stripped head removers. Irwin make a great set.
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    Bankzs 110 CSW XS Build

    Went about fixing that rear wheel bearing. Of course the caliper bolts where rusted away... Open it up to the single nut system... Go to my wheel bearing box, can I find my two nut conversion? Of course not. Of to work where they should be. Can I find them? No 😡 Luckily found one on an...
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    Bankzs 110 CSW XS Build

    Inbetween all that been making snorkels again! 3" top entry and a 3.5" side entry for a Puma - that has been a pig!
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    Td5 turbo to downpipe studs

    As long as they are 8.8 can get them anywhere
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    Td5 turbo to downpipe studs

    M10 i believe. 12mm.short/turbo side and 35 maybe 40mm long side i think. Been a while since i had a stock turbo tho
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    Bankzs 110 CSW XS Build

    One of Empires own 90s in the sand. Fair but more power than me, same diffs but no TC and about 1T lighter 🤣
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    Bankzs 110 CSW XS Build

    Finally after 5 years Ive managed to take a VNT TD5 around Marquenterre and its nothing short of incredible. Near limitless power and torque on tap when i need it. No huge run ups, no flooring it and snatching 3rd. Just driving up, mostly with ease! Few of the hills I was on the limit of 2nd...
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    Rusty Door Hinges

    Why do you say over priced? You aware of material costs, labour these days? Even if made in china. £300 is very reasonable. Id dare you to have them designed and manufactured to same standard first time for less. They are CNCd remember not mass produced cast. I designed a set of security...
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    Bankzs 110 CSW XS Build

    Nothing too exciting just did a big service. All oils and filters. Engine oil, black but no bits or discolouration Front diff had a little christmas tree and a bit silvery, too be expected from an ATB after 10k. TX box clean as a whistle Rear diff, tiny christmas tree but otherwise clean...
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    Defender Lift

    Avoid terrafirma. They are terrible. Get OME. Need extended brakes lines. Use jubilee clips to hold your springs in. Youll need new front turret rings, 9/10 yours will sheer off.
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    TD5 Defender Traction Control DIY Switch

    Youre basically interrupting the fuse. Its basically the same as pulling the fuse out, just instead you have a switch inline. So it just needs a 12v source from anywhere really. Could loop it back down and into the spare fuse holder.
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    TD5 Defender Traction Control DIY Switch

    First pic. That one. Normal fuse goes in the top slot i think, run that to the in line fuse, switch, back to live. Nope no relay needed. Had that on my old 110 for years without any issues, and on my D2 for a couple years.
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    TD5 Defender Traction Control DIY Switch

    Very easy. Buy a fuse piggy back + an inline fuse. Wire the piggy back into a switch with an inline fuse. Push switch it cuts off power to the fuse and TC/ABS is off. However it will turn off ABS as well so not for road use. Turn it back on and all works again, no faults to clear. Very...