| Author |
Message |
 Cracked Head? |
Silvertoolbox
 13th Mar 2021 5:54pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 12 · Views: 4304 · Subject: Cracked Head? |
Certainly wouldn't run it without further investigation.
Td5 head crack more likely into / from exhaust.
I'm thinking head gasket?
When you squeeze the top hose does it feel like filled with coola ... |
| vehicles failing MOTs due to avoidable faults & dodgy DI |
Silvertoolbox
4th Dec 2020 9:27pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 18 · Views: 5573 · Subject: vehicles failing MOTs due to avoidable faults & dodgy DI |
| How much is car in for service and MOT. MOT first, fail then fix during service? 😡 |
| Swivel Housing Gaiter necessary? |
Silvertoolbox
18th Oct 2020 9:12pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 2553 · Subject: Swivel Housing Gaiter necessary? |
Fitted to an 80" and on my 110"
Bees nees from my experience...
But i'd agree, a liability if damaged. |
| HD (or not) 110 TD5? |
Silvertoolbox
24th Jun 2020 9:22pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 0 · Views: 961 · Subject: HD (or not) 110 TD5? |
Trying to figure out some stuff on my Defender...
Chassis no. Says standard 110 as does v5 and JLR TOPIx
Chassis plate says 3500 kg and same axle loads as the 130"
Chassis has been reinforc ... |
| Ribbed replacement footwells? |
Silvertoolbox
24th Jun 2020 9:15pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 1231 · Subject: Ribbed replacement footwells? |
Keen to preserve the authentic rot in a few years?
Much happier with thicker plain sheet.... |
| Blown head gasket? |
Silvertoolbox
16th Jun 2020 6:56pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 29 · Views: 9951 · Subject: Blown head gasket? |
Skimming head, according to the manual...no.
Did mine (had it done) and seems to have worked +25k miles.
Replaced the plastic head locating dowels with steel.
Mine had a crack in an exhaust port so ... |
| Cutting oil |
Silvertoolbox
10th Jun 2020 8:22pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 19 · Views: 4839 · Subject: Cutting oil |
And if its stainless, don't let the dril rub or it'll work harden and you'll be b*****ed.
High speed steel drills can get pretty hot and stay sharp. Carbon steel, not so much.
As noted above, a sol ... |
| Lathe work |
Silvertoolbox
9th May 2020 7:21pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 3 · Views: 1467 · Subject: Lathe work |
Hi John,
Good to hear.
My first landie 80" had a breakdown crane on it ( made by garage). Made the steering nice and light! |
| Lathe work |
Silvertoolbox
7th May 2020 8:36pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 3 · Views: 1467 · Subject: Lathe work |
Hi,
Bit far away but how big? Length x diameter x material?
Hopefully someone nearer... |
| Steam Thread |
Silvertoolbox
13th Apr 2020 6:02pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 47 · Views: 13359 · Subject: Steam Thread |
No rail experience but I've done a bit of road steam so can sort of appreciate the challenges and satisfaction. 
Now WW2 fire engines...somebody's got to do it eh!
Keep up the good work o ... |
| Def 110 td5 mileage |
Silvertoolbox
29th Mar 2020 8:13pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 19 · Views: 6555 · Subject: Def 110 td5 mileage |
| 5th gear and 35 mph (56 kph) should be about as economical as is possible when driving a shed... |
| TD5 wont start |
Silvertoolbox
6th Feb 2020 7:47pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 24 · Views: 9601 · Subject: TD5 wont start |
Immobiliser battery? Or battery retainer in handset. Can break and give intermittant operation.
Think number of flashes (indicators) gives a clue re battery health. |
| Hydraulic PTO winching |
Silvertoolbox
17th Jan 2020 6:11pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 1162 · Subject: Hydraulic PTO winching |
Hi Chris,
Just a thought, in 4th gear, then you have the same RPM as the front. Only complication is the rotation being reversed (not good for some pumps).
I'd hope you don't get cavitation, very ... |
| Water ingree |
Silvertoolbox
14th Jan 2020 5:24pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 3000 · Subject: Water ingree |
Glad I didn't print it out.
So long as bottom half leaks too. Good old 80" was great, wash with hose inside and out!
It was a soft top too, so didn't leak at all |
| Td5 starting |
Silvertoolbox
9th Jan 2020 5:33pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 30 · Views: 11710 · Subject: Td5 starting |
Keep in mind cold will affect battery performance. Could be a cumulative effect of a few things being "off".
Fixing one fault might not be enough and lack of fix may not mean what you chang ... |
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