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 Truck runs better after battery died - discuss.. |
WendyTheTruck
 14th Apr 2021 6:25pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 5 · Views: 2161 · Subject: Truck runs better after battery died - discuss.. |
Hi all,
I've noticed recently my truck runs much better (more torque, more power, less smoke) directly after the battery has run flat. I'm thinking there are some adaptions in the ECU that get res ... |
| K90 |
WendyTheTruck
31st Oct 2019 7:52pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 461 · Views: 132308 · Subject: K90 |
 Think I might live with it for a bit longer! |
| K90 |
WendyTheTruck
31st Oct 2019 4:09pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 461 · Views: 132308 · Subject: K90 |
| Got it back after 2 weeks in the body shop for a bit of warranty work. Looked amazingly clean and today which was a shame as I went straight up to feed the pheasants so it looks back to normal again!
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| HEADS UP! Between 4pm and 10pm today 20% off @ eBay |
WendyTheTruck
22nd Oct 2015 8:49pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 15 · Views: 4397 · Subject: HEADS UP! Between 4pm and 10pm today 20% off @ eBay |
| Top job, thanks for the tip. New towing electrics for me! |
| Spare wheel locks |
WendyTheTruck
6th Jul 2015 3:35pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 7294 · Subject: Spare wheel locks |
| I'll be packing the lock with grease / WD40 then. Thanks for the warning |
| Spare wheel locks |
WendyTheTruck
5th Jul 2015 9:23am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 7294 · Subject: Spare wheel locks |
Thanks for the rapid responses, seems there may be a similar product in the pipeline from Nakatanenga at some point. My need is now however 
There seems to be an open point as to whether t ... |
| Spare wheel locks |
WendyTheTruck
5th Jul 2015 8:16am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 7294 · Subject: Spare wheel locks |
Time for a security update, has anyone fitted one of these?
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/16696/normal___57.JPG |
| Electric window |
WendyTheTruck
7th Feb 2015 12:33pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 65 · Views: 60287 · Subject: Electric window |
| The drivers side window stopped working on mine this week also. Assuming it is the wore broken in the A pillar to door conduit, what is the recommended best way to prepare (other than stripping the c ... |
| Brakes could be better |
WendyTheTruck
1st Feb 2015 5:05pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 25 · Views: 9648 · Subject: Brakes could be better |
Thanks all for the replies and suggestions.
@GREENI : I don't have to pump the pedal and it's been this way ever since I bought it about a year ago. No ABS/TC I'm afraid 
I replaced a stuck ... |
| Brakes could be better |
WendyTheTruck
31st Jan 2015 10:52pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 25 · Views: 9648 · Subject: Brakes could be better |
A difficult question to answer over the net but I'll have a go anyway...
The brakes on my truck (2003 Td5) could be a lot better and are certainly not as good as my previous one. They're OK under ... |
| Part identification |
WendyTheTruck
20th Jul 2014 9:34am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 11 · Views: 4459 · Subject: Part identification |
Hi little tom, why have you got two??
If it's for controlling the EGR then two doesn't make sense, unless my car is meant to have two, or the location of the second one has been moved.....
Cheer ... |
| Body corrosion repair |
WendyTheTruck
14th Jul 2014 1:39pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1997 · Subject: Body corrosion repair |
Hi Andy,
In short, I'm still working on it. The collected wisdom seems to be :
(a) prevention is better than cure
(b) to truly sort the problem replace the panel (not always practical or cheap) ... |
| Body corrosion repair |
WendyTheTruck
29th May 2014 3:46pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1997 · Subject: Body corrosion repair |
Hello all,
I have just managed to find a replacement  for my truck stolen back in October last year. 
It's taken a long time to find a straight one at the right price but it does hav ... |
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