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 TD5 Rev counter help |
Arbman Al
 11th Nov 2013 7:32pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 17 · Views: 14107 · Subject: TD5 Rev counter help |
Thanks Martin  |
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Arbman Al
11th Nov 2013 1:43pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 17 · Views: 14107 · Subject: TD5 Rev counter help |
Thanks for the link Eddie, but doesn't say which wire connects from and to where. I need an idiots guide when it comes to electirics!!  |
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Arbman Al
10th Nov 2013 1:22pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 17 · Views: 14107 · Subject: TD5 Rev counter help |
Hi
I've just picked up one of these. What other wiring is involved other than the one from the ecu?
Cheers....Al |
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Arbman Al
27th Feb 2013 7:55pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 17737 · Subject: Stay with Auto or change back to manual gearbox? |
How does it drive with the lower ratio 1.667 transfer case ?
Dave
Hi Dave
It drives really well, much more relaxed, no more high revving when pulling away and much better torque at low revs. ... |
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Arbman Al
16th Feb 2013 4:20pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 17737 · Subject: Stay with Auto or change back to manual gearbox? |
High-low switch maybe ? A pic would help...
Hi Dave
There is a pic on the low range - lack of response thread, Dave is pointing at it! It is to do with the throttle response and been suggested t ... |
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Arbman Al
16th Feb 2013 4:19pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 17737 · Subject: Stay with Auto or change back to manual gearbox? |
High-low switch maybe ? A pic would help...
Hi Dave
There is a pic on the low range - lack of response thread, Dave is pointing at it! It is to do with the throttle response and been suggested t ... |
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Arbman Al
16th Feb 2013 4:07pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 17737 · Subject: Stay with Auto or change back to manual gearbox? |
High-low switch maybe ? A pic would help...
Hi Dave
There is a pic on the low range - lack of response thread, Dave is pointing at it! It is to do with the throttle response and been suggested t ... |
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Arbman Al
16th Feb 2013 4:01pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 17737 · Subject: Stay with Auto or change back to manual gearbox? |
Check you don't have locating pegs on both halves !
I've also had instances where the locating pegs or too tight a fit to go into one half or the other due to corrosion, factory tolerances etc...
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Arbman Al
16th Feb 2013 3:51pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 17737 · Subject: Stay with Auto or change back to manual gearbox? |
Check you don't have locating pegs on both halves !
I've also had instances where the locating pegs or too tight a fit to go into one half or the other due to corrosion, factory tolerances etc...
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Arbman Al
16th Feb 2013 3:03pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 17737 · Subject: Stay with Auto or change back to manual gearbox? |
1.6 transfer box turned up from Ashcroft. In the process of getting it and can't get it in the last 1/2 inch. Checked if a collar was left in the back of the autobiography and it isn't.
I've got the ... |
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Arbman Al
8th Feb 2013 6:07pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 17737 · Subject: Stay with Auto or change back to manual gearbox? |
Thanks for your help mate.
I'll probably give Mr Ashcroft a ring about a 1.6 box, as I have had bad experiences with second hand t/box and gearboxes. As the truck is used for work nearly every day ... |
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Arbman Al
8th Feb 2013 5:24pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 17737 · Subject: Stay with Auto or change back to manual gearbox? |
Not surprised you struggled with the 1.2 
I'd keep an eye out for a second hand 1.6 given the weight you're hauling around and the tyre size. It'll be a bit under geared for the motorway but I th ... |
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Arbman Al
8th Feb 2013 8:49am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 17737 · Subject: Stay with Auto or change back to manual gearbox? |
I'm running a 1.4 transfer box and 235/85 tyres. I did try a 1.2 t/box but soon took that off again  |
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Arbman Al
7th Feb 2013 11:53pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 17737 · Subject: Stay with Auto or change back to manual gearbox? |
You say you had the gearbox rebuilt but a Disco 1 gearbox won't fit a TD5 so what else did you get done to the box ? Which torque convertor did you fit ? Was the gearbox shift pattern adjusted ?
A ... |
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Arbman Al
7th Feb 2013 11:13pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 33 · Views: 17737 · Subject: Stay with Auto or change back to manual gearbox? |
Thanks for the replies everyone.
Compushift would be nice but out of my price range.
A remap has been done already to about 120bhp I think.
The VNT turbo maybe a good idea, how would that ef ... |
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