Recent content by sam1986

My fuel pump saga continues..... My fuel pump on my td5 is noisey as hell and takes a bit encouragement to start from cold or if left for a good length of time. Now, I have changed all the usual suspects. Fuel pressure regulator, injector seals and o-rings, fuel filter, return bleed valve on...

Today on my way home from work my td5s battery light illuminated and has stayed illuminated since. I have done what checks I can but can only come to the conclusion that the alternator has packed in. I checked the battery with the ignition on and it read 12v precice. On turning the car over...

Eventually had to admit defeat and send my 110 to the local specialist. 3 times it died on me on the way there. All when driving uphill strangely. Have to prurge they system with the old 5 press pedal technique and after some 20-30 seconds cranking she fires up....with persuasion of my right...

Hi guys Has anyone got the measurements/dimensions for cutting an access hatch to reach the fuel pump on a 110 td5. I really dont fancy dropping the tank and all the choice words that will go with it. I've seen a couple of posts similar to this and just wondered if anyone can pass on any...

I'll be cutting a hole in the floor to do that. Dont fancy dropping everything out from underneath lol. This was with half a tank full, but I get what your saying. I was just surprised it happened. It wasnt so much a straight cut out. I was dropping gears and accelerating but there was just no...

That will be my next step then. The pumps always made a decent whine since I bought it but I havent had any bother with it. Until yesterday when it just lost power and died on me. I purged the system fully again last night and it's been fine since. But sods law is itll do it when I'm in the...

Fuel pressure regulator was changed a few months ago as it was leaking , I did forget to mention that. No issues with that particular item since. The pump does whine alot and make some strange sounds when priming. This is normal??

The defender just suddenly lost power yesterday and decided to cut out leaving me at the roadside. After purging the fuel system I eventually got her going again but it took some cranking. No warning lights etc, I'm assuming air maybe getting in somewhere but not 100 percent sure. It has on...

I just fixed mine on my defender. The dc motor itself was ok. So I'm assuming yours is. It's the shaft that seizes up with corrosion etc. There is a video on youtube that shows you how to do it. Rather than paying 190 quid for a new unit. It all comes apart fairly easy apart from the shaft...

In a rather embarrassing situation today my td5 110 just decided to loose power. I dropped gears but the power just dipped further and further until I had to pull over and it stopped dead. Would not start so I left it 5 minutes. Primed the fuel system by pressing the throttle 5 times and let...

The plug in question is right near the bottom of the block...by the look of it I can only assume I'll have to remove the starter motor to get access to it. Anyone have any experience of this?? I've ordered a new set of plugs. But I'm hoping to do a quick fix till I can get to it

The plug will be replaced. Without a doubt, I just unfortunately have no time until next weekend atleast. Would rtv sealant be suitable for a temporary fix for around 1 week as I desperately need the car for work purposes.

Thanks guys. I have also read that k-seal can do the trick? Is this a possibility? As I'd much rather give this a try first before having to fanny on trying to access the plug

Hi everyone. A dreaded pool of water underneath my defender td5 after getting home from work. Identified it as a core plug which is tucked right away near the starter motor. I have purchased a new set of plugs but the question is, is there any way way to get it out without having to remove...

After having 2 new wheel bearings and 2 new drive flanges and a new maf sensor and diff oils changed....ive now been told my 110 td5 has "bits of metal in transfer box oil" More dusty than large fragments. I fear my already emptying wallet could nt stretch to a new transfer box as yet. Will...