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    Frustrated with TD5

    Hi all, A few weeks ago I wrote about my 2000 TD5 having all it's injectors failing (had previously been piggy backed). Since then I've had the injectors replaced and have eventually got them re-coded at a "Land Rover specialist". However, the garage is telling me the engine if failing after...
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    TD5 injectors knackered

    Hi all, I put my td5 into my garage as I was getting excessive smoke from the exhaust. My mechanic discovered I had a dropped piston and suspected one or more injectors had failed. He sent the set of 5 to be tested, where it was found that 4 of the 5 had failed and the 5th on its way out. The...
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    DCPU insurance

    Hi all, Pick up my first landy tomorrow, a cracking DCPU from Strathearn Engineering:) My current car insurer has told me they won't insure it as the DCPU is classed as light commercial. I'd be very interested to know of others experience and prices quoted for fully comp' insurance. I've...
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    DCPU insurance

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    Dealer advice

    Just thought I'd ask if anyone has had any experience of dealing with Strathearn Engineering or Lix Toll Garage? Basically, I'm looking for a trustworthy dealer in the Tayside/Fife area for my first Landy. I had a test drive at Strathearn Engineering and I was very happy the service and...
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    1st defender buying advice!

    Hi there, My wonderful wife is buying me a defender for my 40th. I have wanted a defender ever since I was a kid, spending hours pretending to drive my great uncles series 1. I was hoping I could take advantage of the fantastic wealth of defender knowledge this forum has when buying my...