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I've got an early type TD5 and the agricultural charm has worn off over the past 6 years and I'm kind of trying to make it just feel like a nicer vehicle. One thing I can't figure out is how crappy the doors are. Somehow they feel and sound worse than vehicles produced in the 70s. When I close...

So I'm trying to replace the glow plug relay in my 10P TD5. I've seen Britpart ones for £15-£20 or OEM ones for £50. I felt like this is one of those things where you're paying an LR premium, even on the non-branded stuff. Googling around it looks like the whole thing is pretty generic. The code...

I know there’s loads of threads posted about faulty temperature gauges, well now it’s my turn. I’ve read all the other ones and I’m not finding many that seem similar to my problem and they don’t really have conclusions. My gauge sits at the bottom end and only moves up slightly after driving...

So I was half way through a five hour drive yesterday when I noticed a sort of grinding noise coming from around the serpentine belt area. It only happens when idling and goes away when the revs pick up a bit. I’ve got the return trip to do today and I’m wondering if anyone knows if I’m in...

While chasing out another problem I found that my glow plug fuse had blown out. Hasn't been a problem so far but I'm planning on taking it somwhere pretty cold next year so I though I'd better get it fixed. I got a new fuse but I was a bit lazy and didn't even disonnect the battery (ignition...

I’m changing the gearbox oil in my 10p TD5 and I thought I had all the correct plugs, at least according to lrworkshop. This is what I’ve got: https://www.lrworkshop.com/parts/FRC6145 But now I’ve got down there to do it it’s some kind of female type plug which looks like it takes a 1/2”...

So my first big engine job so forgive me if I get some terminology wrong. I changed the cylinder head and it's all running again but when starting from cold it needs a bit of feathering on the accelerator to get it going. It's doesn't perform to well after that either, until it gets warmed up...

So my 110 TD5 has been resprayed at some point and I’m replacing the missing decals. I’ve got to do the little side TD5 stickers, the big one next to the back door, and the rear Land Rover emblem. I’m a bit a bit anal for getting everything somewhat exact though. Does anyone have any...

Does anyone happen to know if Defenders in Africa were ever sold with the rubber nudge bar? I’ve never seen any with one but if they were actually sold here I might start the mission to find one. Is there anything I can find that will tell me more about the Africa setups? Thanks.

I have an RHD TD5 and I'd like to fit aircon in preparation for a trip to the Sahara later this year. I think I can find parts for an LHD TD5 out here on the second hand market but I'm not sure what else I'll need to fit it to my vehicle. I know there's that hole in the passenger footwell to let...

So I've just changed the cylinder head on my TD5 and I've got a few questions before I fire it up. 1. My timing chain tensioner went in without much resistance. Does this mean it needs replacing or is it normal? 2. I've replaced the injector harness but now I can't get the plug to fully...

Sorry for the stupid question but I'm in a hurry. I live in Africa and I struggle to find slightly more unusual bits for working on my TD5. I can get things shipped out from the UK but liquids and powders aren't allowed and getting them here is a massive pain. Like, I need to drive to England...

So I’m a total amateur who’s trying to change a cylinder head. I’ve found top dead centre, I’ve locked the camshaft. When I crawled under to lock the flywheel there’s no “notch” to lock the flywheel. I’ve got two coloured links on the timing chain with the groove between them what am I doing wrong?

I'm soon going to be changing the cylinder head on my 10P TD5. I expect this is going to be the most involved thing I've ever done, I've never really touched engines before other than changing a throttle body and spark plugs, but I'm expecting it will be a good opportunity to get some other jobs...

I'm about to move into a new house and there's a wall around the building with a gate at the entrance. I want to get my 110 inside the gates so it can spend time in it's natural habitat (on axle stands) and I think it may just squeeze in by itself. Unfortunately I also have a Brownchurch HD roof...

So I know about the LOF clutches kit to lighten the clutch pedal so that you can depress it with just one finger. What about the other pedals? My brake and accelerator are still really heavy. I spent about eight hours driving the other weekend and it constantly felt like the accelerator was...

I’m changing my swivel bearings and it’s all new to me. I found some bearings in the stub axle so I figure I better change these while I’ve got everything open but I’m getting confused with some of these stub axle kits I keep seeing. Mostly because they all mention inner and outer seals. I can...

I’m replacing the bearings on my swivels right now. I took a look at the CV joints and while they seem okay the grease is pretty terrible and it’s got that orange brown indicating some rusting. Should I just clean it out and pack new grease or should I replace them? I’m putting through a...

So I’ve replaced the front passenger belts but I really need to get everything else replaced, I wouldn’t trust any of it with my family’s life. I’m really struggling to find the part numbers and I think I ordered the wrong ones for the from twice before I got the right ones, I’d rather that...

So I had a mechanic look at my 110 and he came back with a laundry list of problems, mostly routine maintenance that had been neglected. One issue is “steering arm n/s trackrod end”. The garage isn’t open at the moment and I’m trying to order all my stuff for this. Am I right in assuming that by...