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BigWheels



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Test driving TD5 110, what should I look/listen out for?
My local garage has a TD5 110 (dark blue) van or SW, not sure. If I went for a test drive, what should I look & listen out for?

Any "normal" handling quirks I should be aware of? I have never driven a LWB Defender/Series before.

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tolley



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your in for a experience .
it will roll a bit more be a bit slower ,check what it has been used for some have a hard life.
listen for noise coming from diff, box etc

all depends on mileage ,service record
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Before taking a test drive get down on the ground and have a very good look underneath and check the chassis,look out for rusted rear cross member,outriggers,and front dumb irons.The mechanical bits are fairly easy and cheap to repair a rotten chassis is not ! 2005 Td5 90 XS

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 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
oil in ecu loom
loud fuel pumps Cheers

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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue
Leaking fuel pressure regulator. Located on the drivers side (RHD) of the engine at the rear of the block. 1999 Defender TD5 110

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whining noise when the ignition is turned on, is the fuel passing through- if its loud and constant could be injector seals on there way out or even a fuel pump Thumbs Up CSK Automotive
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