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| parktag Member Since: 30 Sep 2008 Location: Brittany Posts: 366   
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I had an intermittant starting problem which i eventually traced back to a loose battery lead. If it's slack nip it up a bit just incase. 130 crew cab
98 V8 Disco |
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8th Mar 2010 8:13pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612 
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nip it up? |
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8th Mar 2010 8:28pm |
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| parktag Member Since: 30 Sep 2008 Location: Brittany Posts: 366
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Just tighten it up a bit.
 130 crew cab
98 V8 Disco |
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8th Mar 2010 8:35pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612
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wish i could but the bolt/nut is already as tight as it can be
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8th Mar 2010 8:40pm |
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| parktag Member Since: 30 Sep 2008 Location: Brittany Posts: 366
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After i tightened mine they would't turn anymore. I'd take them off to check they are not dammaged or fitted incorrectly. 130 crew cab
98 V8 Disco |
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8th Mar 2010 8:45pm |
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| KarlB Member Since: 08 Feb 2010 Location: Canberra Posts: 91  
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The battery posts should be slightly tapered. Loosen the clamps a tad, tap them down gently, then retighten them. Should do the trick.
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9th Mar 2010 12:49am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Should there be no spare thread capacity on the bolt surely a couple of strategically placed washers should do the trick nicely! Also clean the grease/vaseline off of the terminal to give the clamp more purchase. Basic engineering, if this couldn't have been fathomed out yourself get an engineer or mechanic to do it before you do yourself an injury. Elf and safety!
 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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9th Mar 2010 7:40am |
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| merebrowpaul Member Since: 19 Dec 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 162 
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Nice one K9 made me chuckle
 BETTER TO REGRET THE THINGS YOU'VE DONE THAN REGRET THE THINGS YOU HAVE'NT |
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9th Mar 2010 7:10pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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I've had a problem with both previous Defenders,, particular the - neg terminal, and a slack fit
both being replace with a conventual bolt type terminal, with space for extra leads eg Front winch etc California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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10th Mar 2010 10:15pm |
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| JMS Member Since: 05 Mar 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 40  
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TJ101,
Dito. Did you keep the huge ANL fuse on the positive terminal? Dealer said to me removal of the 500amp would kill the warranty if removed. JMS |
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10th Mar 2010 10:56pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750
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Hi KMS
Only really had the problem with the - Neg Terminals, so only changed them,, pathetic things California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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10th Mar 2010 11:13pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20612
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undone tigtening bolts yesterday on both terminals with much effort!
 and with use of hammer just lightly tapped the lead down then tapped the terminals down onto that then tightened them. sorted  maybe this will stop them nearly coming off whilst driving along  |
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13th Mar 2010 4:32pm |
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| parktag Member Since: 30 Sep 2008 Location: Brittany Posts: 366
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130 crew cab
98 V8 Disco |
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14th Mar 2010 11:37pm |
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