Recent content by OlafTD5

The ignition lock on my TD5 is faulty. At first I couldn’t get the key in, now key in but barrel won’t turn. I believe that Andy Richards in carharrack does parts but is he still doing this as his phone number doesn’t connect. Otherwise any suggestions for a supplier near lanner/Redruth? In an...

Sorted. Most garages I phoned on Skye couldn’t help until new year! Saved by John in Highland Motors of Borve, near Portree. He made a replacement brake pipe on the spot and supplied a replacement for a missing calliper bolt. Highly recommend highland motors. Martin

I’m visiting the Isle of Skye from Ireland with defender TD5. Yesterday brake pedal occasionally went soft especially at low speeds. Suspect brake master or servo problem. Anybody know of independent LR repairer on the island? Martin

Thanks I think I’ve solved it. I noticed a small vent on side of the top part of the air filter housing and the pipe seems to fit this martin

I’ve just replaced my crank position sensor and took off part of the air intake to get better access. Incidentally I found removing the flexible intake allowed easy access to the cps from above. I noticed a small rubber pipe below the air filter. I don’t know if became detached when loosening...

I’m presently visting Scotland from donegal with my 2004 TD5 defender. Currently on the Isle of Lewis and the clutch has started slipping on hard acceleration. Any recommendations for independent garage in Highlands and Islands who can replace clutch? Also what sort of price might I expect...

I’m planning on applying dinitrol rust converter and wax etc to my defender 110 hard top next week. I have had the underside and chassis steam cleaned. I have dinitrol which is compatible with application using an air compressor. Just wondering if there are any tips on application? I understand...

Thanks unit 2 in Holyhead fixed the problem and replaced broken wiper rack. Great service and recommend. I can see now!

Hello from donegal. I have a defender 110 hardtop TD5 (2004) converted for camping/overland. He’s called Olaf and has his own Instagram page. Www.instagram.com/travelswitholaf We mainly use Olaf for photography and photo tours www.purplepeakadventures.com Martin

Being repaired. Unit 2 Land Rover in Holyhead are able to hopefully fix it. Thanks to them for looking at the problem immediately

Thanks will try them

just travelled over on the ferry from Ireland and the windscreen wipers have packed up. 2004 TD5. Stoped working then heard a ping noise from behind dash. Heading to Cornwall but can’t go far in the rain. Any recommendations for a local lr repairer on Anglesey who may have parts. Thanks martin

Thanks, I’ll check the breather pipe in the morning

Thanks, I’ll try the grease and brown paper suggestions. Iceland is a wonderful place to explore with a defender

My defender 110 has an embarrassing problem, he’s leaking some oil from his rear half shaft at the wheel. It is coming out of the dust cap. Not a lot of oil but started when traveling the rough gravel F roads of Iceland. I could top up diff or get it repaired (prob not cheap in Iceland). Any...