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| Desertdweller Member Since: 26 Sep 2013 Location: Doha Posts: 22   
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So, as it turns out...starter motor is the issue and will be replaced under warranty...IF i'm prepared to wait the 31 days for the stealer to get the part - not many defenders in Qatar, so not a stock item that is held. Bloody ridiculous if you ask me. The Palestinian mechanic that has been sorting the wife's Freelander out, has a Puma starter that he can sort today (go figure)... As soon as the LR warranty runs out, this is the guy we all turn to for service. Thanks guys for all your assistance and feedback, great to have a network that one can tap into for advice when needed. Really appreciated!
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7th Oct 2013 10:37am |
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| Sockpuppet Member Since: 17 Sep 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 479 
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Can you try to see if the stealer can get the part from Ford? Or even a UK dealer and have it DHL/UPSd out there? Shouldn't take more than 2 days + customs.
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7th Oct 2013 2:39pm |
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| Desertdweller Member Since: 26 Sep 2013 Location: Doha Posts: 22
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So the part from the private mechanic is used...I'm hesitant to go that route and am trying to source a unit from Dubai..the alternative is to look at the Ford option. Does anyone know what the Ford part number for this starter would be, and would the Transit starter be a direct replacement without any modification required? Pulling my hair out here... thanks guys..
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8th Oct 2013 4:17am |
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| Christian Member Since: 23 Feb 2013 Location: Doha Posts: 66 
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You've got to be kidding me... must be the weather change in Doha, my battery died a couple days ago
For the parts, just order them online, I do it on a regular basis, never had a problem with customs, I even had a transfer box shipped here 
Now for the battery, as it appears your battery wasn't the problem, I'd be glad to buy your spare one, just PM me  Chris |
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8th Oct 2013 6:01am |
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| Desertdweller Member Since: 26 Sep 2013 Location: Doha Posts: 22
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Hey Chris
Sent you a pm Eugene 33124582 |
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8th Oct 2013 1:30pm |
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| Christian Member Since: 23 Feb 2013 Location: Doha Posts: 66
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PM answered
(sorry for the double post !)
What Ah/CCA did you go for ? Chris |
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9th Oct 2013 6:30am |
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| BigWheels Member Since: 21 Mar 2010 Location: Somerset Posts: 1405 
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Has nobody modded their battery box sides with non-conductive covering yet?!
 Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender |
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9th Oct 2013 12:59pm |
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