Recent content by AGell

they do look pretty useless!

Hi, I am after fitting this: Defender 90 Hard Top Loadspace Rubber Mat (STC4629) | eBay to my 90 hardtop (2009). I have noticed that this model has got lashing rings on the floor unlike my previous 2002 hardtop. Is it just a case of cutting out holes in the load space liner where the...

Hi there, i have just fitted a new alternator to my TD5 90, now there is oil leaking from what looks like the back of the vacuum pump. I have cleaned the oil off and run it down the road and there are no signs of leakage from the oil feed or return pipes, it looks like it is coming from between...

Hi there, I have recently been having some trouble with my 2002 defender td5. The trouble started when i went to start it and it wouldn't fire, just lots of whining from the fuel pump. So i replaced the fuel pump (gave up trying to remove the tank so cut floor) and filter but the whining is...

Hi there, whilst looking under the bonnet of my td5 i noticed a slight coolant leak from what looks like a plug on the n/s of the head, just behind the turbo? Is this a common fault and whats the best way to go about sealing it? Thanks Adam

Hi there. I have just been reading up about the td5 engine and on the website i was looking at it says: in addition to the fuel filter near the o/s/r wheel, there is a 'secondary' fuel filter that 'should never need replacing'. Anyone know where this is located? Many Thanks Adam

Hi, i have purchased some prop uj's and they have come with a grub screw which looks like it will fit in the hole that should have the grease nipple in. Should i just put the grease nipples from the old uj's in the new ones or put the grub screw in so they are i presume "maintenance free"...

Hi there, My names Adam, i'm 20 and i live in essex. I am looking to get my first land rover, a td5 defender to use as a second 'car'. I have had a look at one that i like it is a 2001 county hard top. The landy seems sound but there are a couple of things i am unsure about and would like...

do you know where abouts under the bonnet?, i looked in the front right (Looking under the bonnet) and theres a bottle jack there, front left is the battery

hi guys, i am just trying to help a friend out here. The problem is on an 'M' reg land rover discovery which is a V8i. He started it up the other day and turned on dipped beam then it cut out and would not restart, not getting any ignition lights and nothing works on the ignition like...