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L110CDL



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Great to see you have started on the 90 grafty Wink Clayton.

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Post #722384 8th Aug 2018 8:59pm
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grafty99



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I'm itching to get it apart. And also crossing my fingers Laughing 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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L110CDL



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I bet you are, hopefully your fingers crossed will work Wink Clayton.

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Post #722410 8th Aug 2018 10:11pm
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I'm still waiting for the engine locking tools to arrive - whilst the defender is out of action I have decided to strip the dash out for another modification. I'll pop a picture up and see if you can guess what it is Whistle


P.s the wiring is temporary for testing purposes Thumbs Up




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1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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My advice on Head gasket failure, is expect it to go over budget, and also investigate why its failed. Also do those jobs that you can get to while the head is off.
Engine looks clean, so you may have caught it nice and early. Are you going for a performance head? Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
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I don't really have a budget, I'll spend wherever needs spending to get it right. I'm already planning new timing chain and all gaskets. Also an injector overhaul whilst it's apart.

Until the head comes off I won't know for sure but I think the head might be cracked (which is fairly common on Td5s) if it is then I'll be putting an AMC head on. If not then it'll be the gasket and further investigation. My guess is (if it is the gasket) that excessive EGT may have caused the initial problem. (Probably caused by sustained load towing heavy things up big hills Laughing )

Also if the standard head is to remain then I'll be slightly porting it Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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Post #723150 12th Aug 2018 9:53pm
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Procta



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If you don't have a budget, then I would just go for the Head upgrade. While you have the option Thumbs Up I did toy with the idea with the rover metro i had, but i would have had to wait for a year, no way was i going to wait that long! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
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grafty99 wrote:
(Probably caused by sustained load towing heavy things up big bills Laughing )


Shocked Shocked Shocked Towing

I thought you had it just to polish Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

Ps the blue one was still where it should have been Ta Thumbs Up
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Procta wrote:
If you don't have a budget, then I would just go for the Head upgrade. While you have the option Thumbs Up I did toy with the idea with the rover metro i had, but i would have had to wait for a year, no way was i going to wait that long!


I might well do, however if I can get away with a gasket and mild porting then that'll suffice. Another consideration is time. I'd want to buy a plain head and have my valve train put in as I know it's in great condition. However I've got a trip planned to the Nürburg Ring in early September so want to get it done for then Whistle

It has been known to tow the odd thing Jim, but is obviously well polished whilst doing so Laughing

Glad the blue one is safe Thumbs Up how was the weekend? Did you get it up? Rolling with laughter 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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grafty99 wrote:
I'm still waiting for the engine locking tools to arrive - whilst the defender is out of action I have decided to strip the dash out for another modification. I'll pop a picture up and see if you can guess what it is Whistle


P.s the wiring is temporary for testing purposes Thumbs Up




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Rain sensor ? Whistle

Were starting at Saunton tomorrow for a few days, so i am going to try and pop up to you for some T and biscuits Wink Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
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Post #723321 13th Aug 2018 9:26pm
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Not a rain sensor, maybe a picture of the prototype wheel boxes and link rod will give the game away Whistle



Click image to enlarge 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton
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L110CDL



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You haven't just watched part 18 of project Binky, spooky Wink Clayton.

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Post #723328 13th Aug 2018 9:42pm
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I've been planning it for a while, it happens that as its off the road now is the ideal time to do it. I've not yet seen the latest Project Binky episode, from what you've said I might have to watch it now Whistle 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE
Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200
Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html
Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html
RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html
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They talk about white lettering on tyres on how good it is on blue cars Whistle Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!
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grafty99 wrote:

Glad the blue one is safe Thumbs Up how was the weekend? Did you get it up? Rolling with laughter


Only Saturday morning Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
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