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  1. BulletBrindle

    Rubber windscreen bracket gaskets

    I'm planning to make some windscreen bracket gaskets from some EPDM rubber sheeting that I have left over. The idea being that the rubber will create a watertight seal and resolve my water ingress issues (or at least that water ingress issue) Can anyone think why this might be a bad idea before...
  2. BulletBrindle

    Odd looking TD5 exhaust gasket on ebay

    Has anyone ever used the type of gaskets shown here on eBay? They look like they have some "thickness" to them so may be better at dealing with any slight imperfections in the mating surfaces. All thoughts appreciated Cheers
  3. BulletBrindle

    TD5 cut out and won't restart (not ECU or crank sensor)

    Oh joy... TD5 was a bit slow to start this morning, but I put that down to the bloody cold weather. Drove about 7 miles and then it cut out and would not restart. I carry a spare ECU, so swapped that at the side of the road, but no joy. I swapped the original one back in and popped the...
  4. BulletBrindle

    Liquid gasket/ sealant for exhaust manifold

    I think I've a slight leak between my exhaust manifold and the head on my TD5. I already had the exhaust manifold skimmed last year and it has been fine for months, but it's developed an annoying squealing noise under heavy load, and I think it may be coming from the gasket. Has anyone used any...
  5. BulletBrindle

    Just replaced my A frame ball joint...

    Well, that was a hell of a job! I decided that I'd replace the bushes at the same time too, so had to take the whole A frame off. Every single bolt either had to be cut off with the reciprocating saw or be drilled and the attacked with the air hammer. Then I could not break the taper on the...
  6. BulletBrindle

    Question about upgrading turbo on TD5

    My current turbo has some reasonable play in the shaft/bearings, so I'm planning to rebuild it with an uprated hybrid core from Turbo Rebuild. I currently have a "stage 1" remap from Alive on the truck, but no other engine mods. I'd rather not have to get the ECU remapped again, so will I be...
  7. BulletBrindle

    Strange noise when turbo spools up first couple of times

    My TD5 has recently been making a somewhat odd noise when the turbo spools up the first couple of times after starting the truck. By the third or fourth time the turbo spools, it sounds pretty normal again. My current theory is that the turbo is not fully lubricated initially, which is why the...
  8. BulletBrindle

    Wanted Forward facing load space seat for Defender 90

    I'm looking for a foldable forward facing load space seat for my Defender 90. Ideally right-hand side. I'm not fussed about it the trim type. Thanks in advance
  9. BulletBrindle

    Darkside uprated intercooler for TD5

    I've just stumbled across an uprated intercooler from Darkside Developments and wondered if anyone had any experience with it. On the face of it, it has the potential to be an absolute bargain...
  10. BulletBrindle

    Earth problem means third brake light doesn't work

    The high-rise brake light on my TD5 90 doesn't work unless I wire a temporary earth (ground?) from the hinge side contact on the rear window to some other exposed metal on the truck. I've tested all black wires in the rear door, and none of them go to earth. Turns out the rear wiper doesn't work...
  11. BulletBrindle

    Wanted Defender front middle seat with headrest

    I'm looking for one of the Exmoor Trim front Defender middle seats with the headrest fitted. Any trim style would be considered. Thanks
  12. BulletBrindle

    How I fixed my TD5 ECU (maybe worth doing for preventative reasons too)

    May 22 update - my ECU stopped working, so there must be something wrong with it beyond the big caps ***Just because this worked for me, doesn't mean it will for you. This could wreck your ECU permanently*** Thanks to eprothe for the inspiration -...
  13. BulletBrindle

    Hot plugging the TD5 ECU

    Does anyone know if it's ok to swap ECUs without having to disconnect the battery every time? Cheers
  14. BulletBrindle

    TD5 not cranking, but I get a click

    Hi. Hopefully someone else has seen this... My TD5 Defender has always started first time with no delay (apart from when the ECU failed, but that's another story). However, today, it would not crank at all, but I was getting the solenoid click. I managed to jump start it to get me home, and...
  15. BulletBrindle

    TD5 straight through exhaust quieter than with silencer fitted!

    I today fitted a straight through pipe onto my 2002 Defender 90 TD5, but when me and the family took it out for a test drive, we were all surprised at how much quieter it sounded under normal driving conditions. It may have had more of a roar under heavy acceleration, but we're not 100% sure...
  16. BulletBrindle

    Replacing the caps on an NNN TD5 ECU

    I am as wondering if anyone has replaced the two large caps on the TD5 ECU themselves. My spare ECU now has Topside Switch Failed and open injector circuits 1 to 5, both of which I believe point to one or both of the big caps having failed. Has anyone successfully performed this repair...
  17. BulletBrindle

    New Land Rover owner in Worcs. Is this normal?

    Hi all, I've took the the plunge last month and bought my first Land Rover, a Defender 90 TD5. I'm loving it so far, and have done a little light green laning to put it through it's paces. Here's a pic:eek::)
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