Recent content by smithtrevor

Sorry to come in so late on this one but my 1999MY TD5 had near the exact same issue, it was a failed ECU / oil in the injector loom as the cause. On here is my write up of the problem / diagnosis, ECU testing repaired my unit with a life guarantee with limitations, no re programming is...

Hello all...I've just resolved this most written about fault on my 1999MY Defender TD5, but thought i would share my issue with all owners of similar year / model. I had 2 lights ABS & TC both wouldn't go out stationary or above 5mph, my primitive code reader tells me "shuttle valve fault." Read...

Good point but as i say its been 4 years and 25k since i did the job so its not my next job on the list.

I did mine to 210nm and it welded the outer bearing shell to the stub axle in a 1 mile test drive!!! I had no choice to replace it again but this time i did it up till it was tight then spun the hub a few times and then a little tweek till my arm said "its done up," no issues after that (4yrs...

Didn't receive any replies on this issue but hey ho!!! So after 3 weeks I decided to have a dig around....only noticeable thing on the drive was "down on power" when at 50mph and accelerating up an incline (felt like firing on 3 cylinders). Started at the fuel pump NO 12v....checked both fuses...

This is strange.....for the last week or so ive noticed that on startup in the morning when keyed to pos 2 and waiting for the glow plug light to go off, i no longer hear the fuel pump purge? The TD5 still starts with no issue, still plenty of pulling power through the gears so.......why no...

I suppose if i was to trade the Landy in for FIAT 500 then i would notice the price difference in fuel costs, but then i would want to hang myself from the nearest tree for doing it !! In regards to the government "cracking down," i would guess the thousands of military Landy's being driven on...

I've owned my TD5 for near 6 years and i wouldn't part with it as i love it...in fact 13 prospective buyers have......stopped me in the street, asked at traffic lights, at the shops, at landy meets, at work even an MOT man begged me to sell it to him !!! As for running costs.... "cheap," to date...

Sorry it's late in replying but heh....I had this issue with my 1999 TD5 but more sever, wouldn't start, i have a thread on here of my fault diagnosis to resolve the issue and thankfully after the fix, it never returned. There are a few tips on what to check for, so its worth a read. I would be...

Er, yes. I was looking to put it back on again, though. That would certainly work if I get desperate - maybe weld up the slot when it’s back on? Why??? They are a cheap enough replacement and without forgetting this part forms part of the steering !!!!!

I've done this on my TD5...took me 3 days in all to get the bu**er off, working on it till dark after work!! In the end i used a thin blade in an angle grinder being very very very carefull not to go so deep and hit the splines....when you have cut a deep enough slot bang a sharp ended chisel in...

I had similar issues and spent 5 days fathering out why it wouldn't start... My issue was ECU....one thing I did learn very quickly was almost every control circuit is +ve supplied and switched to -ve by the modules. As your not getting a turn on the key your investigation should start at the...

If anyone interested the 2 pulley wheel bearings were shot on the aux belt....replaced & noise all gone & cheap fix with 2 new bearings at £5 each.

I had similar trouble last year and thought the same issue as you....but no.. I've attached a link to my thread and what I did to fault find & fix....TS https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/landy-dead-please-help.317418/

I replaced my offside swivel 2 yrs ago and I thought I could get away with not replacing the ball....big mistake !! I've had to do the whole job again a couple o days ago with a new ball.... If there is any pitting on the ball just bite the bullet pay your money and fit a new one.....TS