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    Defender 90 brake upgrade

    Want to upgrade the non vented disks / rear drums on my 1991 200tdi 90 to something a little better. My previous TD5 110 had amazing brakes, so am looking for similar. What options are there that dont cost the earth? Disco axles seem to be available at sensible money, are they a direct fit, and...
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    TD5 clutch replacement advice please

    Ok, my clutch is just about to expire, its started slipping when Mr Turbo gets in the zone. Its a 1999 110 TD5 with 119000, miles on the clock. Questions:- Valeo or Britpart? Is the dual mass flywheel likely to be ok? Replace fork? Engine out or gearbox out? its being done on my driveway. Any...
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    TD5 Head bolts questions

    About to do my head gasket, but need to know 2 things please:- A) what size torx socket do I need for the head bolts B) what is the correct tightening order for the head bolts, I cant seem to find that bit in the LR manual. Thanks in advance :)
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    Polybush which ones and why??

    Need to re bush my 2000 TD5 110CSW, which are the best bushes to go for. Have seen different makes at different prices. Also, any special tools needed, am I going to find problems along the way? Landy is mainly for road use, well loaded down regularly, which type of bush would you recomend
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    TD5 spotlight wiring

    Ok, going to wire up a pair of 100w spots tomorrow, will use a 40 amp relay and main beam supply to switch. My question is, where is the best place to pick up the main positive feed from. I could go direct to the battery but would prefer to use a different point if Land Rover have been good...
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    TD5, holding back / miss firing

    Hi peeps My TD5 110 holds back, misses when accelerating hard, you would never know the problem was there with usual gentle driving, but hit a big hill, or overtake and its there. Doesnt feel like a fuel starvation issue as the engine continues on ok and revs still rise. Had a recent new...
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    Do I need to connect my high / low light switch

    Just changing my transfer box, the one thats going in doesnt have a high / low switch hole in the case. On a TD5, does the switch change the engine mapping, or just put the light warning light on?
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    110CSW rear side windows

    Hi Guys How do I take them sliding windows out please? I need to remove them so I can black them out properly
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    Front wheel bearings TD5

    I need to pull my front hub off to investigate a strange noise. I have looked in the workshop manual which sugets that the front hub nuts (52mm) on 1999 onwards defenders are torqued up to 150 lbft, so I would need a substantial socket. Speaking to the parts guy at Craddocks, he says this is...
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    TD5 radiator change/fuel cooler modification

    I am about to change my rad as its leaking. I bought a replacement but it only has one small outlet at the bottom, not two. John Craddocks tell me that its fine, and that I should block off the fuel cooler feed pipe as the fuel cooler is not required. They say this is a Land Rover modification...
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    TD5 viscous fan

    Hi peoples I need to remove the viscous fan at the weekend, any tips? I tried last weekend but coulnt budge it. Is it a normal right handed thread or is it a left hander? How do you stop the pulley spinning or am I doing something wrong? I just put a big spanner on the nut and gave it a...
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    Transfer box details please

    Ok peeps, I have read various threads on various forums. I AM going to convert my 1999 TD5 110 to a 1.22 transfer box (its has been chipped!) My question is, will any do? off of a manual or auto? any year? I only want to do this once, so want to make sure I dont get it wrong or find un...
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    Newby questions, help please

    Ok peeps, so I am new here, and for those that my question my user name, yep, I am a VW man as well. Couple of questions below about my 99 TD5 110, please help if you can:- Strange honk / honk binding noise sounding like its coming from my n/s front wheel, but only when the steering is...
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