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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!

Hi bankz5152. I should have said that I ran it with and old one that I absolutely know doesn’t work - didn’t notice much difference. Which I guess would suggest that it’s no good?

Hi all. Hope you’re all keeping well. I have a couple of quick questions. I know MAF has been covered loads of times but I’m still not sure if mine is kaput. Using nanocom, at idle it’s reading minimum 63 but closer to 67 most of the time. Which I understand is high - should be 55ish? Flat...

Hi all. Thanks for the additional suggestions - all will be checked out next time I have a chance to take a look. They are Bearmach one-piece shafts - they should be decent quality. In my rush to have another go at fitting them before the storm arrived Saturday morning I didn't think to take...

Ok. Quick update. Managed to have another go this morning. I took a couple of mm off the shaft. It is now definitely shorter than the original. Refitted again. Lightly tightened bolts and checked the hub still turned ok by hand without any binding. All good. But as I progressively tightened...

Thanks bankz5152