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    LandRover TD5 130 from Nottingham

    Land Rover 130 TD5 High Capacity Crew Cab Reg:FN 54 DCV White body and wheels- light brown canvas cover with flourescent 'bobbles' Nottingham County Council logo on doors Black full length expedition roof rack Dent to centre of tailgate Dent to drivers door sill Aerial snapped LR...
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    TIP: Before stripping take a digi photo

    If you're about to dismantle complex mechanical or electrical assemblies, take some digital photos before commencing. D..
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    Warning! Jump-starting may damage your ECU

    With reference to the recent post by Stuart ‘vrcorrado’ ‘Help, my 2003 TD4 won’t start’ It now seems almost certain that the ECU sustained some damage during attempts to ‘jump start’ the vehicle after the battery became ‘flat’ due to the lights having been inadvertently left on. Prior to this...
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    Preventative Maintenance Tip- Window mechanisms

    I am amazed at the amount of cash spent on replacing window lift assemblies. Why do they fail? a. A small proportion have motor failures. b. The vast majority fail due to the bowden cables snapping. Why do the bowden cables snap? The cables become corroded due to the unavoidable...
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    Flanders: Abs Warning Lamp 'on'

    The user reported that the ABS warning lamp was 'on' after driving through deep mud. A power wash of the ABS wheel sensors and reluctor rings cleared the fault. Soil in this area contains a high proportion of iron particles which can cause the ABS wheel sensors to send confusing signals to the...
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    1969 88" Diesel Wlx 364g Any Info?

    I would like to know if this vehicle still exists. Regards D....
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    Flanders: Red Brake Warning Light 'on'

    Having checked all the usual causes of this fault I eventually found that the two pin connector and socket of the brake fluid level switch on the brake master cylinder were slightly corroded causing an open circuit brake switch/ low brake fluid level signal to be sent to the ABS ecu which then...
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    Flanders: Clock/display Tip

    Firstly many thanks to all who provided excellent guidance to those wishing to restore the clarity of their clock/display units. I have successfully carried out the suggested restoration. I have also replaced the black rubber strip which is designed to hold the ribbon cable connectors tightly...
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    Flanders: Two Wheel Drive- Caution!

    Whilst carrying out pre-season maintenance I took the opportunity whilst the propshafts etc were off anyway to experience two-wheel drive on one of the Flanders. The narrow roads in this hilly region are used a lot by agricultural traffic which means there is always a fair bit of mud etc on the...
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    Preventative Maintenance Tip

    Good weather? 10 minutes to spare? Equipment: Something comfy to lie on. Torch. Wire brush. Can containing old oil/grease mixture and small paint brush. Health and Safety: Disposable gloves, safety specs and optional headgear. Make sure handbrake is fully applied...
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    A great forum with vast potential

    I have studied this forum in depth and have been amused, astonished and very impressed with the helpful attitudes shown by the members in trying to help each other to maintain their beloved Land Rovers in good order without resorting to the horrendous costs involved when visiting 'The Dealer'...
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