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 Shock absorber selection - why not Koni? |
Vogler
 17th Sep 2021 12:53pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 13 · Views: 7546 · Subject: Shock absorber selection - why not Koni? |
| I had Heavy Tracks on the rear but when of them failed, I swapped all dampers for Raids, knowing that I would drive a lot of corrugations in Iceland. They perfomed nicely. They are well built, thick w ... |
| sand driving experience? |
Vogler
26th Apr 2021 10:53pm
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Forum: Expedition & Overland · Replies: 16 · Views: 6622 · Subject: sand driving experience? |
The book is a good tip, it's incredibly complete. Sheppard has vast experience, including mapping expeditions through the desert.
J |
| Fitting gull wings to a panel van 110 |
Vogler
20th Feb 2021 1:38pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 2619 · Subject: Fitting gull wings to a panel van 110 |
Thanks! If only one day it would look as nice inside 
I think these windows are a bit smaller in height than the SW type, which limits their maximum opening angle. There were a few times whe ... |
| Fitting gull wings to a panel van 110 |
Vogler
20th Feb 2021 9:31am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 2619 · Subject: Fitting gull wings to a panel van 110 |
Dutch Company https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49281994127_1dd148f389_c.jpg
https://airness.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-10/p3982421987-4.jpg
J |
| Windscreen alignment |
Vogler
24th Jan 2021 10:06pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 3654 · Subject: Windscreen alignment |
Had exactly the same a fortnight ago. I decided to see if it settles after a while before undoing it again.
That reminds me I should check it tomorrow...
When I removed the block, I found it made ... |
| Another EGR post / saga |
Vogler
8th Dec 2020 5:23pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 9 · Views: 4305 · Subject: Another EGR post / saga |
| I actually refitted the EGR not too long ago because I'm a city dweller and can't find an excuse valid enough not to reduce the NOx emission. If I notice any difference, than I would almost say it run ... |
| TD5 Not startin! |
Vogler
24th Nov 2020 8:32am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 21 · Views: 7167 · Subject: TD5 Not startin! |
A while ago I forgot to connect the crank sensor after I replaced the clutch. It didn't throw fault codes, but I did get a negative crank speed IIRC.
If you check/replace it, than mind that there's p ... |
| td5 90 front diff |
Vogler
22nd Nov 2020 1:15pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 5 · Views: 2628 · Subject: td5 90 front diff |
The crown wheel and pinion seem to be OK, based on the photos - there don't seem to be any chipped teeth (and you didn't mention any loud bangs).
In that case you're quite lucky and rebuild is relati ... |
| loss of drive |
Vogler
21st Nov 2020 10:35pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 9 · Views: 2802 · Subject: loss of drive |
| I too thought it was the transfer case first, so I ended up rebuilding that too. I even drove a couple of weeks with the front drive shaft only during which time nothing special happened, so the logic ... |
| loss of drive |
Vogler
21st Nov 2020 8:37pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 9 · Views: 2802 · Subject: loss of drive |
A common issue with front Rover diffs are the crown wheel bolts loosening and consequently shearing.
It happened to ours last year. Symptoms were some loud bangs in the transmission.
Oil was as cl ... |
| Coolant flush and Hose replacement |
Vogler
21st Nov 2020 8:15pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 4 · Views: 2369 · Subject: Coolant flush and Hose replacement |
I can't answer your question, but while you're at it you also might want to replace https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/17358/normal_IMG_20190908_154713~2.jpg
Part no for MY05 15p Td5 ... |
| Smallest Wheels Possible |
Vogler
20th Nov 2020 9:25pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 12 · Views: 5177 · Subject: Smallest Wheels Possible |
| There are Ifor Williams wheels with the same stud pattern which give you about the result as the OP posted. I remember having seen a picture of a belgian club member who put his offroader on these sma ... |
| Door card retainer, red thingy? |
Vogler
31st Oct 2020 10:46pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 4544 · Subject: Door card retainer, red thingy? |
https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php/93332-Defender-Door-Questions?p=890265#post890265
shows the solutions with screws.
J |
| Clutch Pedal adjustment. |
Vogler
9th Sep 2020 12:37pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 10 · Views: 17189 · Subject: Clutch Pedal adjustment. |
You might want to check if part of the travel isn't due to wear of the hole in the pedal arm that the pin at no2 goes through.
It does in our Td5. I haven't disassembled it, but the hole is definitel ... |
| Stiff steering when accelerating |
Vogler
21st Jul 2020 12:27pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 4668 · Subject: Stiff steering when accelerating |
No noticeable noises, I’ve changed the oil a couple of weeks back and didn't notice any debris.
Will try the jacking up
The drain hole sits higher than the lowest point of the ... |
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