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 TD5 in the States...what diff oil? |
Steve B
 10th Mar 2025 7:58pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 5 · Views: 539 · Subject: TD5 in the States...what diff oil? |
Hi,
Yes Castrol Edge here too, I have just ordered some 5w 40 for the first time as its getting older and in a mild tune.
A couple of points I can add is to be sure it has the 505.01 specificati ... |
| New 2019 Nanocom Evolution Group Buy |
Steve B
10th Jan 2025 1:00pm
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Forum: Group Buys · Replies: 502 · Views: 190756 · Subject: New 2019 Nanocom Evolution Group Buy |
| Yes Please. |
| Sudden drop in fuel mileage |
Steve B
25th Sep 2023 10:42am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 9 · Views: 2130 · Subject: Sudden drop in fuel mileage |
Are you sure? I have been driving it daily throughout the hot weather and its still been returning 30mpg up until the week before last
No not sure, an observation after driving diesels. The weather ... |
| Sudden drop in fuel mileage |
Steve B
24th Sep 2023 12:13am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 9 · Views: 2130 · Subject: Sudden drop in fuel mileage |
Most likely the weather.
Unless there is a pool of fuel underneath or the oil level is increasing (injector seals or cracked head) I would not worry.
My golf GTD has also lost MPG since yhe rece ... |
| Pyrenees - recommendations for the "must see" sect |
Steve B
25th Aug 2023 8:45am
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 26 · Views: 6242 · Subject: Pyrenees - recommendations for the "must see" sect |
It's been about 10 years since our visit, but definitely on the list for a return. Very nice place and peaceful with lots to see/do in the area.
https://www.campinglafresneda.com/index_gb.html |
| Head job and Hylomar |
Steve B
19th Jun 2023 10:45pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 3 · Views: 1302 · Subject: Head job and Hylomar |
Hello,
I have always used Wellseal for this type of joint, I used it on my TD5 when fitting a new AMC head.
The main reason is you don't want any squeeze out of the sealant that could find its w ... |
| SOLD Melvillle & Moon ‘Land Rover’ Chair |
Steve B
12th Jun 2023 9:43pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 6 · Views: 1678 · Subject: SOLD Melvillle & Moon ‘Land Rover’ Chair |
| Ohh I have wanted one of these for ages, yes please can I buy it 👍 |
| Long standing Td5 resurrection |
Steve B
2nd Mar 2023 4:32pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 1692 · Subject: Long standing Td5 resurrection |
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 ... |
| [Free] Defender centre front seat |
Steve B
6th Nov 2022 10:45pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 9 · Views: 1661 · Subject: [Free] Defender centre front seat |
Replied, thanks.
Steve |
| [Free] Defender centre front seat |
Steve B
6th Nov 2022 5:54pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 9 · Views: 1661 · Subject: [Free] Defender centre front seat |
OK Thank you.
We are visiting Upton House next Saturday afternoon is this suitable?
Steve |
| [Free] Defender centre front seat |
Steve B
6th Nov 2022 4:50pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 9 · Views: 1661 · Subject: [Free] Defender centre front seat |
Hello,
Yes please if still available?
Thanks, Steve |
| [SOLD] Clock Removed From TD5 Defender |
Steve B
30th Jun 2022 1:10pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 819 · Subject: [SOLD] Clock Removed From TD5 Defender |
Hello, I used the Croytek VDO type. Fortunately my wiring was already in the loom so an easy job.
Steve |
| [SOLD] Clock Removed From TD5 Defender |
Steve B
30th Jun 2022 11:42am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 2 · Views: 819 · Subject: [SOLD] Clock Removed From TD5 Defender |
I have fitted a rev counter to my Defender and no longer need the clock.
This was in my 2000 TD5
£40
I would prefer to post within the UK but happy to consider other countries.
Regards, ... |
| Books featuring travel by Land Rover |
Steve B
5th Feb 2022 2:01pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 9 · Views: 4898 · Subject: Books featuring travel by Land Rover |
Some great books here, I will try and find some to read.
I have a couple of books to recommend but not Land Rover but good overland travel books worth a look.
https://www.defender2.net/gallery ... |
| Coolant plug leak |
Steve B
11th May 2020 12:15am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 7 · Views: 2775 · Subject: Coolant plug leak |
Yes, you might find the bung is loose? When I swapped my cylinder head with a new one due to coolant loss I noticed this was loose.
I would use Loctite 572 if you don’t mind spending some money o ... |
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