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markhorner

Member Since: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 14

Defender 90 TD5 advice

Hi, I would appreciate some advice on my Defender 90 TD5 (03).

Does anyone know what the rear support arms that holds the rear quarter (wing) fixed to the chassis is called? It's an 'L' shaped bracket and I need to replace both sides; I've searched and search and found nothing.

Second question, if I replace the center exhaust section with a de-cat'd pipe will my car still pass it's MOT, both in terms of emissions and in accordance with MOT (VOSA) standards?

Third and final question............ Is it common when steering (typically when stationary) to hear a humming noise almost like the pump is running dry? I've check my levels and all is fine and the steering assistance has never dropped out thus making me think the pump must be in good health.

Thanks (apologies, i'm new to this).

Mark H (North East England)

1st Sep 2012 9:04am

twopoint6khz

Member Since: 18 Aug 2011
Location: North Lakes
Posts: 654

In answer to your questions:

1) Don't know

2) Yes. This has been debated endlessly, but as far as I can see de-catting will only make petrol vehicles fail the MoT.

3) Yes, my last two have made the same noise. You get it when steering hard at low speed right? Mine does it when parking. Not sure what it is (oil cavitating in the pump?) but it doesn't seem to do any harm.

1st Sep 2012 9:30am

Dave-H

Member Since: 08 Feb 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1507

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Tonga Green

Greetings Mark

lol - are you the guy that asked a few of us this question about the bracket at Eastnor?

If so then sorry... i still dont know

Exhaust ... no problem, it will be fine. Although the cat isnt on the centre section, it on the downpipe, so replacing centre box with a straight pipe will have no effect on emissions for mot.
You can replace the downpipe to remove the cat, will not effect emissions [probably improve them, cat's dont do the same thorough job on a diesel]. It will still pass the mot at the moment ... cant say they wont change the regs in future though.

Steering pump works harder when stationary so can make a slight noise ... how loud are we talking?? Guns and Landrovers .... anything else is irrelevant.

Last edited by Dave-H on 1st Sep 2012 10:01am. Edited 1 time in total

1st Sep 2012 9:35am

couplands

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1826

I don't what the bracket is called, but if you go to your local dealer they can show you an exploded parts diagram and you'll be able to point out the part you need.

Cheers

Simon

1st Sep 2012 9:36am

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3248

Is this the bracket you are after ?

http://www.yrmlandrover.com/epages/BT3575....s/136-0001

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1st Sep 2012 10:44am

markhorner

Member Since: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 14

Many thanks for the replies. What a great online community you have on here.

Hi Dave-H, i'm not the guy Eastnor. Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it. I think the cat will be getting removed soon.

Do you guys do organised laning days on here?

Thought i'd pop a pic on here whilst I was on.

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2nd Sep 2012 6:58pm

markhorner

Member Since: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 14

I invested in a set on Copper Discoverer STT's since that pic was taken

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2nd Sep 2012 7:00pm

Landlord

Member Since: 27 Oct 2009
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 582

Nice hard top, excellent choice

I am a little biased towards hard tops

Changing the tyres was the first job I did when I bought mine 5 years ago! 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top

2nd Sep 2012 7:19pm

markhorner

Member Since: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 14

Being new to 4x4's I've owned normal mid-range cars (GOlf GTTDI,AUDI,COSWORTH, etc) but the thing about having a Landy is that when ever I see it, it makes me smile. As far as i'm concerned, most modern day cars are generic, sharing parts chassis etc.

2nd Sep 2012 7:31pm

shazzy90

Member Since: 17 Dec 2010
Location: tyneside
Posts: 489

welcome mark,both the pipes have been removed on mine and i have no trouble with mot,not many greenlane outings on here,but there is a group called north east lanners and they get out quite often,the second picture looks like it was taken at leam lane ,nice 90

2nd Sep 2012 8:42pm

chiefstoker

Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: Weston-super-Mud
Posts: 897

Landlord wrote:
Nice hard top, excellent choice

I am a little biased towards hard tops

Changing the tyres was the first job I did when I bought mine 5 years ago!

Me too Landlord, nice truck mark

2005 TD5 90 Hard Top

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3rd Sep 2012 5:31am

markhorner

Member Since: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 14

Good geographical knowledge. That's exactly where it was taken.

3rd Sep 2012 11:17am

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