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    2002 Td5 Defender won't start

    Hi All Got a 2002 Defender TD5 that won't start, when the ignition is switched on, a yellow relay under the drivers seat buzzes and the temp gauge was fluctuating. Anyone know what's wrong/seen this before and what fixes it? Thanks Richie
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    Defender Door Locks

    Hi All, Owned a Defender 90 TD5 truck cab for two weeks and loving it. A guy at work joked that you could open the door lock with an ice lolly stick, I tried and its true. Will be buying new door locks, does anyone know of any supplier that sells better quality replacements? Thanks Rich
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    Sacrificial Anodes

    I work as a design engineer in oil and gas, specialising in subsea equipment. Bought a 90 truck cab last last week and love it. I had a thought that the subsea equipment I design uses sacrificial zinc anodes which reduce the rate of corrosion of carbon steel and stainless steel structures...
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    Hi from new Defender owner

    Hi all, I bought a defender 90 truck cab on Saturday an am loving it. I managed 33mpg, £50 gave me 270 miles. Only one concern, the transfer box is losing oil. There's a plate with 8 bolts holding it on, oil is dripping from the rear four screws. Is this easy to fix? Rich
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    Hello from a new member in Scotland

    Hi, Never before owned a LR, seriously looking for a Defender, 300tdi or TD5, 90 or 110, hard top, DCPU, or truck cab; not really fussy, just love Land Rovers and need a 4x4 for the Scottish winters. Got about £6000 to spend on one. Rich
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    Defender 110 hard top valuation

    Hi I am looking at buying a 1990 G plate Defender 110 hard top, 90000 miles on odometer, 2.5N/A diesel, needs new battery/seat box, tyres good, no mot or tax (just expired). Would anyone care to put a value on it as I havent a clue if its worth the screen price? Thanks
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    200TDI, 300TDI or TD5

    Hi, I'm looking for advice on which LR Defender to buy for use in a tree surgery business. Got about £5000 to spend, but will buy a winch if not fitted to LR bought. I heard that the 200/300TDIs are more often stolen, but are preferred as they are more robust than the TD5. Any advice is...