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 Td5 shakinggg |
NorTD5
 14th Feb 2014 7:23am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 14 · Views: 6563 · Subject: Td5 shakinggg |
Just out of interest - is there a word to describe a person who avidly watches a video of a Land Rover idling in the cold? 
All answers on a postcard, please...
Mark |
| Td5 shakinggg |
NorTD5
13th Feb 2014 6:16pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 14 · Views: 6563 · Subject: Td5 shakinggg |
I thought they just shook all the time... 
Seriously, though, my TD5 does not do that. When it is very cold, I get a few seconds of four cylinder shake, but that's it. |
| TD5 Instrument backlighting |
NorTD5
8th Feb 2014 8:35pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 5475 · Subject: TD5 Instrument backlighting |
| So I started poking around behind the dashboard, into the fusebox and under the car today. I have cleaned all the earths on the bulkhead, but noticed that disconnecting those did not stop the clock - ... |
| Webasto Help |
NorTD5
8th Feb 2014 8:25pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 9057 · Subject: Webasto Help |
| That's the one! Thanks Glen - I have been working on other things (wacky electrical gremlins) today so have not looked at it again, but have the name of someone in the local off road club from a coll ... |
| Webasto Help |
NorTD5
7th Feb 2014 7:35pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 9057 · Subject: Webasto Help |
So far as I know it was fitted by the importer - I have a pretty good file of old records and cannot find any suggestion it was fitted later.
However, I did talk to a local mechanic friend (not a L ... |
| TD5 Instrument backlighting |
NorTD5
6th Feb 2014 7:16pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 5475 · Subject: TD5 Instrument backlighting |
Dekuji vam MadTom. 
It sounds like that little loom from the fusebox to the dash has caused a few problems so I will have a proper look through there when the weather is at least half way dece ... |
| TD5 Instrument backlighting |
NorTD5
6th Feb 2014 4:25pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 5475 · Subject: TD5 Instrument backlighting |
| A big snow melt over the weekend added to the mystery of this one, as sometimes the backlights came on, but the fan did not work, sometimes the fan worked , but the windscreen wipers would only work w ... |
| Webasto Help |
NorTD5
6th Feb 2014 4:19pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 9057 · Subject: Webasto Help |
| Just a quick update - two weekends of going to every motor factors in this area of Norway has failed to get me a one way valve, so this is going to wait until my brother comes out next month and will ... |
| Webasto Help |
NorTD5
20th Jan 2014 7:32pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 9057 · Subject: Webasto Help |
No sign of a non return valve on the overflow, so I will fix that - it looks to be an easy fix and I am sure I can find a one way valve locally. Is 8mm the right size, Phoenix?
Also no sign of any ... |
| [For Sale] Minor clearout |
NorTD5
20th Jan 2014 2:01pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 6 · Views: 2785 · Subject: [For Sale] Minor clearout |
I am good for the TD5 fuel pump and sender - could you post to Peterborough?
Mark |
| Webasto Help |
NorTD5
19th Jan 2014 8:09pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 9057 · Subject: Webasto Help |
Just read the message from Phoenix. Will check that tomorrow after work - watch this space for a circulation pump for sale if I find a problem!
Mark |
| Webasto Help |
NorTD5
19th Jan 2014 8:07pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 9057 · Subject: Webasto Help |
| Ordered, and as a special bonus, my better half is going home to London this week, so we can get it delivered there and avoid extra shipping and Norway's handling charges and import taxes. Thanks aga ... |
| Webasto Help |
NorTD5
19th Jan 2014 2:16pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 9057 · Subject: Webasto Help |
Just like you described Dave - the pipes got hot by the Webasto unit, but were stone cold a foot away. Time to start shopping for a new circulation pump!
Cheers,
Mark |
| TD5 Instrument backlighting |
NorTD5
19th Jan 2014 2:13pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 5475 · Subject: TD5 Instrument backlighting |
| Thanks to you both for the tips - there is heavy snow outside at the moment, but I think I can borrow a friend's heated workshop next Saturday, so I will start investigating then... |
| What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
NorTD5
19th Jan 2014 1:13pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 20658 · Views: 7302316 · Subject: What Did You Do In Your Defender Today |
Decided to clear the snow of the last 24 hours off the car:
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/15574/normal_IMG_1501.JPG
Then follow Dave's tip to see if the Webasto needs a new c ... |
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