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Hi all, I wanted to replace the engine of a defender td5 (manual) with that of a discovery td5 (auto). I am only aware of reprogramming the injectors but not aware of any other issues. Does anyone know if there could be other things that I might have missed?

Hi all, my defender td5 has developed some issues with it's rear differential. Luckily I have the front and rear differential of a disco td5. Would it be possible to use any one of these for the defender, either as a direct swap or just for parts. Any advice always appreciated before I go off...

Hi all, I I have noticed some loud bangs coming from under neath the car when I was driving the car back from field work. It seemed to have stastartwhen the car was stuck in the mud really bad and had to do a lot of back and forth to get it out. Dealer said it might be the center diff pins...

Hi all, My disco td5 is giving one problem after another. Had to replace the water pump because that failed, after i completed that and hooked up the battery i got hazard light flashing and only turning off when battery cable is disconnected. The car does start fine, only not sure how to get...

Hi all, I would like some ideas about the following I have just been informed about a 2008 defender tdci station that has no engine and is up for sale. I would like to know if it's possible to put an discovery td5 engine and auto gearbox into the engine bay of a this car. I know that electric...

Hi All, just wanted to know if there is a tutorial on how to get the rear window motor out; i have already removed the door card board but not sure how to proceed beyond that

Hi all, Landed in some trouble again. Whilst driving home yesterday I head a banging sound from the back of the defender and afterwards no drive at all. Had my self towed home to find out the next day that one of the half shafts is not budging. What are the tips and tricks to get this out and...

Hi, My disco 2 front propshaft U joints gave out last week. whilst getting those fixed I noticed that the center bearing was on its way out. Since I did not order the center bearing but still need the car, is it possible to drive the car with the cdl locked. I have to lock it from underneath...

Hi all, My defender td5 has for the last two weeks started blowing steam from the cap of the coolant reservoir and when I remove the cap I can hear a 'gurgling' sound coming from the reservoir. It only does this on long journeys, driving in the highest gear. Before this started I had the oil...

Hi, I recently had some issues with my clutch on my defender td5; I wanted to first try the rebuild kit with the seals but unable to get the plunger and seals out of the master cylinder. I assume there is a specials way of doing this? I have already tried and removed the circlip but the plunger...

Hi guys, I changed my oil cooler sometime ago and after starting the car the engine oil was sprayed out from one of the bolts holding the oil cooler; not the housing in place. the repair kit I bought had 2 green rubber 'things that were to be placed on top of the bolt. that is exactly the place...

hi guys, I wanted to spare some room in my defender td5 my 2004 hcpu by relocating the aircon unit or by building something custom. I have seen options where the evaporator and blower are located in the back of the cab high against the roof. Does this configuration work? Also is anyone familiar...

hi guys, noticed some transmission oil leaks on a recently bought disco II, any idea what they can be and if they can be done a home instead of bringing the car to the dealer;

Hi guys, just bought a disco 2000 td5 some days ago, unfortunately can't find the switch to turn on the lights on the bumper. Any help is appreciated :)

Hi guys, I'm seriously considering ordering terrafirma shocks TF116 and TF 117 for my defender td5 130. the car has not been lifted whatsoever. will these two shocks be approprite for the pickup or will they give a lift?

hi guys i have been having a weird starting problem for the past few months. there are weeks that the defender will just start in the first turn of the key whereas on several other weeks it will start after maybe 5 or 6 times. in the period of difficult start it will also be very slow in all of...

Hi, everyone I have to fit new drive flanges and rear half shafts to my defender but not sure what to buy. I have selected these from paddocks, please see links PM769 | Heavy Duty drive flanges - Pair FRC2454 | Rear halfshaft 110/130in RH - to KA930455 FRC2455 | Rear halfshaft...

hi all, I have a defender td5, running quite well but when I stopped at a location leaving the car running I was not able to drive in either 4 high or 4 low when I wanted to leave. I could only "move" it when I would put it in diff lock. any clues what maybe the problem?

Hi all, have read on the net that the transfer case and gearbox have air bleeders of their own(defender td5 hcpu) but I'm not able to locate these. Any directions would be greatly appreciated

Hi, I'm very interested in putting an straight thru exhaust for my truck but I have read on several occasions that there is supposed to be an rear silencer but mine has only the mid silencer. will the truck be too loud if I remove the mid silencer?