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    What do you think of this Defender

    It needs an ice blaster if possible and then send it to get undercoated. Still looks solid. I would find the price of this work in your area and try to get a discount there for the car. Clearly it needs to be addressed and that is understandable.
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    What do you think of this Defender

    What is that bar that in photo number 3, this bar doesn’t exist on my truck?
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    What do you think of this Defender

    The debate on defender motors is a very controversial one (Maybe). Project Storm was LR best last true hurray before BMW bought them out. Hands down, period.
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    Disco 2 D2 engine cut out

    D2 so guessing a td5 motor? You will need to give more information on any symptoms. Noises, rough idling, smoke from the exhaust etc. ? this type of information sent in the forum is whats needed to get you pointed in the right direction
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    Vibrations, low power and generally out ideas – TD5 – 2005 defender

    i have a single mass I purchased. It is a lof clutch. will still install because the money is spent. Any other ways to dampening the drivetrain? maybe replace the gearbox, engine mounts and transfer case mounts? LOF states it matches the dual mass flywheel weight and that their sprung center...
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    Starting issues

    You are correct 🤣, my mistake. Well, talk about unlucky hahaha
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    Starting issues

    Curious to know about your injector 5. I am having weird startup noises the disappear after a couple of seconds. Aside from your starting issues. Were there any noises or obvious symptoms prior to the non-starting issue that seemed like an injector issue? thinking at this point of pulling the...
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    Starting issues

    If you have the aftermarket one still in, I would just go for OEM. Buy cheap, buy twice. just checked LR parts and a Hella (OEM) pump is 20 pounds more than what you paid for the aftermarket version. With your best interest in mind, any part regarding your fuel system, engine, engine cooling...
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    Strange Start Up Noise - TD5

    I took my gearbox tunnel off the other day to see if i can hear this sound better. It still comes and goes, but still no issues at all. I am just concerned if it is a faulty injector the spray pattern may damage my piston. Regardless, left work yesterday morning, temp was about 15c outside so...
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    Starting issues

    for a noisy fuel pump which i had, i just used a quality fuel additive every fill up for a month and it slowly went away. Now I hear it as a normal pump pressurizing but that's because there is no sound deadening. Fuel pumps need maintenance too. Even though it is a job, fairly easy for a...
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    Land Rover Defender rust concern

    I have a massive hole in my passenger footwell. I just sprayed it with rust corrosion inhibitor. Went from nasty orange rust to red/blackish rust. In the winter I just cover it with a floor matt. in the summer it is a permanent foot cooler. It is fault that I think is kind of cool and is an...
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    Defender TD5_Gear Shift 1st-2d

    Pretty sure there was thought of making it probably the world’s best DIY car given how remote this truck has gone. Pulling up to any shop with a LR badge is on the spot a 25% mark up
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    Defender TD5_Gear Shift 1st-2d

    I have to agree with miktdish. Something that really grinds my gears, is someone saying they can't do something because they haven't received a fancy piece of paper saying they passed a course (which I have) or because they don't have a title. Ask yourself, do you really think 95% of people...
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    Common TD5 engine problems 10 P

    3,000 km more than me. I had 5w30 in it but switched to 5w40. truly depends on a lot of factors. Temperature, Use, Modifications etc. I learnt 5w40 is driven more towards diesel engines and provides better protection, but key are specs. 5w30 is driven more for fuel economy, which is fine as...
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    Common TD5 engine problems 10 P

    I would say the biggest issue would be the plastic dowels they used to align the head with the block. they corrected this with the 15p motors. Second, would be the oil pump bolt not having thread lock and with time this falling out ultimately seizing the engine for good. These were rectified in...
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    TD5 - Best Clutch?

    North America
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    TD5 - Best Clutch?

    Valeo I believe is the OEM. I have a LOF Flywheel + Clutch I am waiting to install sitting around.
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    Land Rover Defender rust concern

    Photo 2180-2183 you can probably neutralize more rust growth with some rust corrosion spray. renew suspension and steering steering components. Sand blast the chassis. cut and re-weld any severely rusty brackets. Undercoat the undercarriage. You can save the chassis, axle, differential from...
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    More Work Needed!

    In theory, the flange and end cap should have some type of sealant on it. Most dont such as myself because I never go wading but occasionally. I believe those early years used oil for the whole axle. Just use some sealant to seal the hub up. Call it a day. Radius arm, plenty of youtube videos...
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    More Work Needed!

    It is a matter of three bolts and press to remove and reinstall the bushes. Not something you can't do with a little patience's, proper preparation and research. Did he provide photos to these claims? Curious to know his opinion on "worn". I believe they don't make rubber anymore last time I...