Hi Guys, I have a bit of extra kit fitted (or soon to be fitted) to my defender, just wondering if it is worth fitting a split charge system, and if so, what should it and the second battery be rated to? Extra kit: 6 x spot lights 300w inverter compressor rear work light fridge winch USB and...

OK, after doing a bit more research, is it worth rebuilding the unit with new o-rings and gasket or should I just bite the bullet and replace the whole thing?

Awesome, thanks for that guys. Now I've just got to see if I can find one for sale in NZ!

Just jacked the landy up earlier, and noticed a diesel leak when the engine is running. Traced it to this bit, can anyone please tell me what this bit is, why it might be leaking and a possible fix? Couldn't find it noted in the workshop manuals. Cheers.

Jeezus, don't think you'll be able to plug that one!

Damn you! Now I really want to start my rebuild!

Good point, well presented, ha!

Hi all, just wondering if anyone on here has done any expeds around NZ and if you have any recomended routes? I live near Auckland and spend most weekends visiting Bay of Islands, Taupo and the Coromandel. But when I have longer periods of leave I want to go further afield! Here is a pic of...

Are you not worried about water ingress between the plates rotting them from the inside out? Or will all joints (including bolt holes) be sealed?

OK, getting frustrated now! The fuse for the LH side lights keeps randomly blowing, obviously there is a dodgy connection somewhere, but I have tested the lines with a circuit tester but whenever I test it it's fine. I have also inspected the wiring as far as possible without taking the whole...

Loving this thread, keep it coming! I might have to price up putting my landy on a boat for a trip accross the Tasman as there isn't a huge ammount of scope for cross country expeds in NZ.

Phew, good to know, thanks for the reassurance!

Hi all, just drained the gearbox oil from my 2003 Defender Td5, on removing the drain plug I was presented with this sight. Is this a normal ammount of metal particles or is my gearbox destroying itself? Cheers.

Also, wild camping is legal in Scotland, I know a few secret spots that I could pm you if you're interested.

I've done quite a few trips all over Scotland, you'll find most campsites allow dogs. My favourite sites are Durness, on the very NW coast which is often deserted, Laide in Gairloch, which has a campsite right on the beach, the red squirrel campsite in Glencoe, which has a great pub just down...

What am I looking for? Just excessive play in the joints?

Hi all, I have a 2003 Defender td5, only just recently bought it and it has an annoying niggle. When travelling down hill, as I back off the accelerator peddle to keep the same speed there is a grinding/rattle noise as well as slight vibration. If I take my foot off completely, or accelerate...

Here it is! On 104,000km

Hi all, recently bought a 2004 td5 Defender so going through the usual routine of changing all the fluids etc, and on draining the rear diff oil it was a very light milky brown colour, and it was well above the level. I know this means water in the oil, and with the level being so high I'm...

Any New Zealanders out there recomend the best place to buy Defender parts over here? I only arrived a few months ago and have only bought a service kit from the UK, but for other spares I need something a bit more local, cheers.