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| Bogblaster Member Since: 04 Jun 2007 Location: Glawstershire Posts: 119   
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Sadly you have to be an enthusiast to accept all of the faults, mine is about to have its 3rd turbo installed, the revs increasing on gear change is something I found that my driving naturally compensated for after a few hours by backing off the throttle a split second before the gearchange, but is is still annoying when someone else drives it.
I have had ABS problems, and have asked them to look at the clutch as I was concerend that having read about other people having to have new ones it was better to be safe and sure. Overall it is a nicer drive than the old defenders, but it is a shame that the power is lacking in comaprison to a tuned TD5. 2019 MY Disco 5 HSE Lux Audi A4 Avant 3.0L TDI Quattro - WOW 2016 90 Adventure |
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29th Apr 2008 8:34am |
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| Jas Member Since: 08 Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 23 |
The only thing I miss from the TD5 is the sound of the engine, but don't miss the gearchange, misty windows, and revving it's nuts off.
I'm sure with all the problems of the 07 Defender clutch, they'll change it anyway. The problems raised with this model does paint a negative picture but unless I'd been made aware of them, would probably not have noticed. To keep things in perspective, I see this website as a useful tool to highlight and resolve potential problems at an early stage. It's still a fantastic vehicle, and you'll get problems with any vehicle, Japanese whatever! |
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29th Apr 2008 8:13pm |
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| Nidge Member Since: 27 Jan 2008 Location: Kildare Ireland Posts: 817  
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[quote="Jas"]The only thing I miss from the TD5 is the sound of the engine, but don't miss the gearchange, misty windows, and revving it's nuts off.
Couldn't agree more !! Love the sound and power of a tuned TD5. The perfect defender 2007 model , with Tuned TD5 engine 
Nidge. |
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30th Apr 2008 7:22am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8010  
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in answer to Q1 i believe the T box has been rotated 90deg on a 08MY but thats only hear say cant say i have checked one to confirm yet. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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30th Apr 2008 5:07pm |
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| walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2658
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James
It has been rotated but I don't think it's 90deg 110 D250 SE HT 110 USW SOLD RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD |
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30th Apr 2008 6:24pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8010
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ok, i was going off what you said anyway, will check when we get one in work probably next month i reckon Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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30th Apr 2008 6:35pm |
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| walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2658
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When I spoke to D44 at your event they mentioned it had been rotated slightly. The transfer box now hangs BELOW the chassis rails, unlike before when it was inside so to spk. The h/brake drum is also very low 110 D250 SE HT
110 USW SOLD RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD |
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30th Apr 2008 8:14pm |
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| Petrovich Member Since: 24 Jan 2008 Location: Sankt-Peterburg Posts: 75 
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First of all I'm that happy owner, who don't bother about quality. But whats really ennoing - its a time cosuming (waste for better word) 30th Aprl its confirmed Clutch has to be replaced. When? Garranty engeneer has no idea 'cos LR slow to supply spares to Russia (3d market after UK and US). Now dealler is trying to find the clutch at Ford!!! Good news while waiting I still ride my motorcycle but bad one its a Harley Defender 110 '07 |
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7th May 2008 8:17am |
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| R380 Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Mayo Posts: 8 
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08 puma 90 with 6k done ; gearbox can be a bit notchy and rattles slightly also if clutch is let in while coasting to a stand still. i some times get a clunk when changing fron 4 -5 ( Like the mainshaft R380 death clunk from my old 300tdi disco that cost me some time ago
 ) but not when changing gear in any other sequence. Love the car , but it does sound like a bag of bolts compared to my previous TD5. humour is that delicious perception of incongruity from a vantage point of ease and superiority... |
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7th May 2008 10:37pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897  
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I've just had my '05 TD5 D90's spigot bush replaced (under warranty) with a 'modified' version after having trouble changing from 1st to 2nd when cold.
I was told 'There is a problem'. (Apparently they can break up.) |
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8th May 2008 12:05am |
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| Daniel TD5 Member Since: 22 Jul 2007 Location: london Posts: 97 
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i have a 07 xs double cab
i have had mayor problems with the gear box and clutch have had a new clutch fitted but after a hour or so of driving its sounds like the gear box is breaking up when slowing up loud banging come from below when not in gear and rolling with clutch depress or in gear all the same very loud bangs when changing gear not had a ecu up grade seems to be a clutch problem gearbox problem dan |
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8th May 2008 11:21am |
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| Andrea Member Since: 02 Sep 2010 Location: South Africa Posts: 30  
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Simple fix to solve the reving, its the fuse for the trailer connector. Check all the fuses, you will find a blown one-change and youll be 100%
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