Recent content by Shrubby69

I bought some for my 2000 model - they didn’t fit properly - the profile of the door is different and they tore when I tried to stretch them to fit. I’ve reverted to plastic sheeting - does the job well enough.

Yes you’re right - I want the proper reading. And I don’t want it to become a job I never get round to doing.

Thanks Raywin. Yes that’s one of my quandaries - it’s easier to tap into a wastegate pipe rather than the manifold. I might take the easy route first and do the wastegate vacuum hose and see how much difference there is between my boost gauge and my nanocom.

Hi Raywin. - I’m hoping to do a few electrical things soon including putting in a MUD console and some other switches, Rev counter, boost gauge. I’m considering an electric window kit as well since my arms aren’t long enough to wind down the passenger window. I’m going to try and do as much of...

Right - I think I’ve been able to answer my own question. Think this is for the Aircon. I’m going to use a switched live from this connector to run the heated seat kit that I am going to install (Exmoor trim). I’d like to use the connector block properly for this (rather than just plugging a...

Hi all, quick question, does anyone know what this spare brown connector might be for in my Defender TD5 (2000). It’s in the fuse box in front of the gear lever. I’ve got a basic model TD5 so have a few spare connectors etc on the vehicle (no central locking, no electric windows, no heated...

Thanks Jamesmartin. Much appreciated.

Hi all. Probably a daft question - not my first. I had a snapped exhaust stud - managed to get it out and am replacing them all with longer studs and spacer kit. Manifold skim as well. I believe the studs should be torqued to 25nm (same as the nuts). But as I’m tightening the studs, they seem...

Yes - applied to a new repair section - so all clean and rust free. Hoping that I could slow down the inevitable rot.

Thats useful thanks. It was applied to clean uncorroded metal (new repair section in door frame) - and its not been particularly warm, but its clearly not had time to cure. And I did apply it pretty liberally thinking more was better. I'll let whatever is left go off for a bit then give it...

Hi all, I recently welded in a repair section on my drivers door and in an attempt to stop it rusting out again quite so quickly I sprayed some waxoyl into the bottom of the door frame. Now, I may have overdone this a little - I put quite a lot in and I was concerned that I might have blocked...

Hey @stumpyj sorry it’s taken so long to reply - things have been a bit manic and the truck has been at the bottom of my list for a few months. How did it all go with the alternator change?

It’s great when simple fixes can make such a big difference! Did you fit a genuine LR part btw or Siemens? Sounds like mine might not be kaput then - but I’ll get my multimeter out at the weekend and do the test @Scooby22 has suggested just to make sure.

Hi. Did a few runs today with MAF plugged in and also unplugged. No noticeable difference wether it was plugged in or not. Still showed 65 on idle and not much above 500 uphill in 4th. Interested to know what you think this means. thanks!

Will do!