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    door hinges

    Hello, new to forum....., could somebody possibly help with advice.....thanks in advance.
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    Tyre size/width/profile calculations, spacers

    75% of 265 is 198.75 85% of 235 is 199.75 The difference in circumference (assuming all tyres are brand new and inflated to the same pressure) is approx 0.5%
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    Warn Winch Motor

    thanks one and all. mrdsgs
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    Warn Winch Motor

    I have a 9.5ti about 5 years old, not used often enough (once a month at most) and, now "dead". I can hear a click at solenoid but nothing from the motor. My garage stripped it and showed me the accumulated crud inside the motor. Sent off to someone who they have used in the past to...
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    rattle like towing an empty trailer

    mine turned out to be a rattle between rear brake pads and callipers or disks after a couple of weeks after new pads were fitted. It vanished when brakes were applied even slightly (try left foot braking to test). The plan was to have a shim made to fit by the spring or pin that holds the pads...
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    help...new seats for battery access......

    drivers side lid is narrower on my 110
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    rattle like towing an empty trailer

    heat shield is fine, definitely a vibration/rattle noise, think or visualise towing a small and light trailer that bounces and rattles because of the lack of weight, it really is just like that. It sounds more like something has worked loose or developed some play rather than broken. Mild off...
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    rattle like towing an empty trailer

    dust shields on brake discs are rigid and tight, will check exhaust heat shield
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    rattle like towing an empty trailer

    thanks guys i will check underneath again to rule out what I can definitely a rattle/vibrate rather than a rumble! no rear roll bar. I cannot recreate the sound by swinging on it, bouncing rear corners etc. Handling seems unaffected so more of an irritation thana proper problem but my ocd...
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    rattle like towing an empty trailer

    thanks for the lightening fast replies guys, i didn't think it was the shocks because both rotate the same amount. A frame ball joint is a possibility as they have not been changed, 2005 model but only 40k miles
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    rattle like towing an empty trailer

    Self explanatory title i hope ! 110 station wagon with roofrack and ladder Came on recently, audible even with windows shut but very clear when windows are open. when going over bumps and potholes on road, sounds like underneath at rear. Rear shocks are the only thing that has any...
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    TD5 won't start

    try simon stanley at chevron motors in doxey, near sainsbury's in stafford there is very little he does not know! he services my td5 110 01785 223336 mrdsgs
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    why me?

    very sorry to hear that i am a regular ebay buyer and occasional seller and i have been stung when selling in exactly the same way. because of the way ebay feedback now works you cannot even leave the time waster negative feedback. he will never have had any real intention of buying. i...
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    Which Defender to buy?

    Realistically, I think we would all like a "barely used low mileage vehicle" for £2-3K! £12-13K is probably more realistic, half that for 10 years old 70K 110 or 90 £2-3K will get you 20+ year old and/or 150,000 miles+ and/or ex mod/ex utility company/heavy farm use and/or 5+ former owners...
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    Abs ecu?

    Could anyone tell me where to find the ABS Electronic Control unit on a 2006 TD5 110. And then , how do you reset it? many thanks mike
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    Are ABS and Traction Control working?

    I have only just noticed on my 2006 TD5 110 that the warning lights for both ABS and TC do not come on to self test on ignition, they certainly used to. I have tried to test whether it is just the warning lights or the actual ABS and TC that is not working and I fear it might be everything...
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    Diffs dont lock on my Defender 90

    cadence braking? very many thanks paul d
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    Diffs dont lock on my Defender 90

    with diff lock engaged, if one wheel on each axle spins in mud (or in thin air) the ABS will stop any drive being sent to the wheels that still have traction because the ABS sees this situation as a potential skid! I hope I am right with the above explanation and would welcome confirmation...
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    cooper discoverer stt tyre pressures

    thanks guys i was basing higher pressures on the back on the fact that i am using boost alloys as before and f33r49 was recommended for the general grabbers. the consensus of opinion seems to be that mid 30s is right. However, for road use why would the recommended pressure for general...
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    cooper discoverer stt tyre pressures

    any thoughts folks? mike