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 Might aswell introduce myself. |
rustyredwreck
 9th Jun 2021 12:15pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 9 · Views: 3476 · Subject: Might aswell introduce myself. |
Welcome to the forum John,
A very handsome looking 300Tdi, which is obviously very well cared-for.
Do you see many other defenders in NYC?
Kind Regards
Neil |
| Sub-Frame and Slide Assembly - type of bolts please |
rustyredwreck
26th Mar 2021 12:00pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 771 · Subject: Sub-Frame and Slide Assembly - type of bolts please |
Hello Steve,
Thanks for taking the trouble to respond.
I'll go ahead and place an order with Westfield.
Kind Regards
Neil |
| Sub-Frame and Slide Assembly - type of bolts please |
rustyredwreck
26th Mar 2021 10:44am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 771 · Subject: Sub-Frame and Slide Assembly - type of bolts please |
Dear all,
I am in the process of separating the seat sliding mechanism from the seat sub-frame - essentially part MXC5778 separates into 2 parts. The lower part (the seat sliding mechanism) will be ... |
| French or Francophile members - French Forum Recommendation |
rustyredwreck
19th Mar 2021 7:15pm
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Forum: Europe · Replies: 1 · Views: 1723 · Subject: French or Francophile members - French Forum Recommendation |
| I would also be interested - looking at spending a couple of months touring around France when permitted and I expect my 2003 TD5 will need something doing to it whilst we're on the road - plus I want ... |
| Footwells and Anti Rust treatment - advice on process sought |
rustyredwreck
15th Mar 2021 6:40pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1381 · Subject: Footwells and Anti Rust treatment - advice on process sought |
Thanks for taking the trouble to post the pics - just started the job today hence the late delay in saying thanks.
Your answer was very helpful. Thanks
kind regards
Neil |
| Footwells and Anti Rust treatment - advice on process sought |
rustyredwreck
2nd Mar 2021 3:47pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1381 · Subject: Footwells and Anti Rust treatment - advice on process sought |
Dear all,
Now the weather is looking better I am planning on removing the 2 floor panels from my 2003 TD5. There is what appears to be superficial surface rust on the panels and the bolts are all sta ... |
| To grease my nuts or not to grease - and a surprise! |
rustyredwreck
30th Nov 2020 5:10pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 27 · Views: 13540 · Subject: To grease my nuts or not to grease - and a surprise! |
Hello Matt,
Thanks for the comprehensive response - as an engineer myself (civil engineer - we tend to use larger hammers to fix things) I appreciate and understand the explanation.
So, the best ... |
| To grease my nuts or not to grease - and a surprise! |
rustyredwreck
30th Nov 2020 4:17pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 27 · Views: 13540 · Subject: To grease my nuts or not to grease - and a surprise! |
Dear all,
I couldn't find a previous post on this topic so here goes.
Have bought a new set of locking wheel nuts for my alloys on my Td5 90. Happy days.
Should I apply some grease to the ne ... |
| Footwells - Not Sure Which Way to Go - Any Suggestions |
rustyredwreck
5th Nov 2020 12:29pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 1537 · Subject: Footwells - Not Sure Which Way to Go - Any Suggestions |
Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
I really want to do the job just once and do it properly, so maybe there's another option - don't do anything until Spring?
I'll have a think.
X4SKP - y ... |
| Footwells - Not Sure Which Way to Go - Any Suggestions |
rustyredwreck
5th Nov 2020 9:25am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 5 · Views: 1537 · Subject: Footwells - Not Sure Which Way to Go - Any Suggestions |
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/24724/normal_IMG_1900.jpg
Morning all,
I have a 2003 90 CSW. Last weekend I removed all of the matting in the front to see what state the footwell ... |
| ABS/ Traction Control Problems |
rustyredwreck
18th Jun 2020 6:06pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 23 · Views: 11965 · Subject: ABS/ Traction Control Problems |
Thanks for your suggestion Roel,
I have the workshop manual and the parts manual in hardcopy plus the Haynes manual for the TD5. i'll see what I can find on the web as you suggest - I am going slig ... |
| ABS/ Traction Control Problems |
rustyredwreck
18th Jun 2020 12:15pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 23 · Views: 11965 · Subject: ABS/ Traction Control Problems |
Thanks Martin,
I knew upgrading from a series 3 was going to be quite an intellectual challenge!
kind regards
Neil |
| ABS/ Traction Control Problems |
rustyredwreck
18th Jun 2020 11:25am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 23 · Views: 11965 · Subject: ABS/ Traction Control Problems |
Thanks to Martin I now know it is an intermittent ABS pump fault.
I've looked in my parts manual and workshop manual without success, so I should like to find out:
1 - is there an ABS relay? All ... |
| ABS/ Traction Control Problems |
rustyredwreck
15th Jun 2020 10:39am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 23 · Views: 11965 · Subject: ABS/ Traction Control Problems |
Thanks Martin,
I've sent you a PM,
kind regards
Neil |
| ABS/ Traction Control Problems |
rustyredwreck
14th Jun 2020 5:46pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 23 · Views: 11965 · Subject: ABS/ Traction Control Problems |
Pulled the fuse and replaced - still showing as a fault.
I'll be donning overalls and having some fun tomorrow.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Neil |
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