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Resorted to a dremel cutter on mine - with just the rim left seized in the head casting.....grrr - came off once it was in about 3 pieces.....(I did have water and soaked rags around in case of sparks, but its only diesel......:-) ) Cheers A

Shouldn't the thread be titled 'MOT Pass'? So, they fixed 2 minor issues, only remaining is an advisory (which was presumably on the record when you bought it?? Not sure I see any issue at all. If the leak is in fact something major broken/missing I'd be looking at the Warranty and if covered...

Doh!! Sorry about that - oh well onto plan B.....

+1 on the column switch - I've had 3 Defenders and replaced that switch at least once per vehicle (I think current X plate is on its third...... ;-( Easy job with the cowl off (easier to wrestle with if you remove the steering wheel centre 'cushion) - just a plug off and release the locking nut...

Well done Col ......someone had to....:D

I don't think you'll find Brum to Leamington is very far.....but see who gets the top recommendation (I'm keen to see, as I reckon mine could do with sorting soon!). Good luck A

looking for a few pointers I guess.....?

Did the 300 have a dual mass flywheel? Sounds like my TD5 symptoms when that failed........? Someone who knows will be along I'm sure. Good luck, A

Sadly I suspect you and Thaddeus must be the world's worst Google searchers, but hey we're all only human!! (said with humour and affection....!) Paddock and Craddock certainly - and YRM maybe for the floor pan? There will really be plenty out there.... Good luck, A

No need - my new previously un-opened can of oil is on its first pre-filter, ready for second run through Thursday/Friday prior to laboratory analysis of a representative sample before bearing pre-fill on Saturday......or something like that....... ?? Cheers - and just remember that all the...

Enjoyed this hugely chaps - thanks........mostly..... Genuinely useful sensible bits in amongst it for when I fit my 'new' turbo next week (after collecting it Weds.. ;-) ) Cheers, A

Can't say I've ever been that fussed - somewhere between 28 - 32 on a y2k TD5 depending how it's being abused....! Get about the same from RRS TDV8 ...... ;-) Cheers A

Very different target audience (and very different numbers...!) - but if you get decent tyres on they'll give a Defender a good run for its money. Not my idea of rufty tufty either I agree.....;-). A

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Just been directed to your TD5 bits for sale......I see you had mixed response from your bumps! Is the £200 Turbo still around? - I'd be very interested - probably looking for a 'collect' price if you're Epsom way (or did I imagine I read that?). Mine is a X plate 2000 County TD5 - good old...

They'll need to core for further reman no doubt, but prob price up without dirty unit going back. I have nothing but good things to say about them from buying a new TD5 head some time ago - very helpful, excellent quality, great delivery/service. Good luck, A

Well, they will fit the rims, check they have the right ratings after the size code. They will be about 45mm smaller so gearing and speedo affected, and I'd guess a rather rougher ride.......?? Others will now far more than me.... Cheers, A

but.......but........the headlight switch comes out without removing the indicator stalk doesn't it......?? Oh well, hope it fixed the flicker - I'm on 6th switch over 3 Defenders, crummy design and I guess the relay mod is a great idea one day! Cheers, A

If - as it sounds - your skills are up to it then the second hand one to fully refurb in a relaxed manner seems top idea. Mine has 220k on it (with a Turner head at 140k for the usual reasons). Yours doesn't sound like its going to be 'urgent' for some time to come. When mine finally pops...

Waterproofing (where's that LMFAO smiley...??!!) and electrolysis prevention I'd say - I'd replace like for like meself... Good luck, A