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peaceman

Member Since: 23 Mar 2016
Location: London
Posts: 1

Long standing Td5 resurrection

My Defender TD5 has been standing for at least a year, unfortunately I haven't been able to keep up with regular starts. I'd like to get it fired up again but would like to minimise any damage when I do. It was fully serviced just before its long rest and is in good shape mechanically.

Would greatly appreciate any advice on steps I should run through before doing so?

For example; syphon and replace fuel? Replace oil/fluids even if brand new before standing?

Is there any risk that cylinders will be dry?! I should mention that it is on a slight incline. If so is there a non-invasive way to lubricate?

Cheers!

2nd Mar 2023 9:57am

SteveG

Member Since: 29 Nov 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 659

Start it in the normal way. Worse case if it doesn’t start, but I very much doubt it - run a purge cycle then start.

2nd Mar 2023 10:42am

hank

Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 2300

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

You could take the injectors out then spin it over on the starter to pump oil around and get oil pressure. Then put them back in and fire it up

> 110 XS Double Cab

2nd Mar 2023 10:52am

Steve B

Member Since: 22 May 2009
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 586

Mine has been stood in the garage for 5 years now, This was planned and had an oil change before the lay up.

I will be using it this year, I have cranked it a few times. Just remove your fuel pump relay and crank for a bit. You should hear the oil pressure build up.

Some fresh fuel as soon as it's running then another oil change with fuel/oil filters.

2nd Mar 2023 3:32pm

BrickBox

Member Since: 05 Oct 2021
Location: Wales
Posts: 822

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver

Spin it on the starter with the injectors unplugged for 30 seconds or so. That’ll build up oil pressure and then just fire it up. 12 months isn’t that long. Should be fine IMO. 2008 2.4 110 Utility Station Wagon XS.

2nd Mar 2023 6:02pm

derbywill

Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 558

When I picked up out latest 110 Td5 which had been stood for 3years, I took the fan off to gain access to the crank pulley and I put a socket and ratchet on the crank pulley to make sure it hadn't seized.
It hadn't so proceeded to fire it up and it was fine.

cheers

Will 2005 90 XS
1954 86'' Series 1 tilt
1968 88” 2A 200tdi
2002 110 Hardtop

3rd Mar 2023 11:51am

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5700

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

BrickBox wrote:
Spin it on the starter with the injectors unplugged for 30 seconds or so. That’ll build up oil pressure and then just fire it up. 12 months isn’t that long. Should be fine IMO.

Wouldn’t just unplugging the crank sensor be an easier option?

3rd Mar 2023 3:21pm

Hufflepuff

Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 727

I think by "unplugging the injectors" we are talking about the electrical connection on the front of the engine where the rocker cover internal loom connects with the external loom - not disconnecting the injectors themselves individually

2005 Td5 90 XS
1989 V8 110 CSW

3rd Mar 2023 4:42pm

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