| Author |
Message |
 engine refuses to start after changing fuel filter |
thinman21
 7th Mar 2023 7:53am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 11 · Views: 3219 · Subject: engine refuses to start after changing fuel filter |
I had issues when 'some idiot' left the old fuel filter sealing washer on and fitted a new one with the new filter.
I had serious words with him, and he promised not to do it again (ahhh.... that w ... |
| Steering wheel removal |
thinman21
28th Feb 2023 8:21am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 27 · Views: 6405 · Subject: Steering wheel removal |
Is it usually very tight getting a new boss on?
Shouldn't be tight - it has to be 'snug' (no play between splines and wheel) but should slide on ok. |
| Td5 Anti Stall - not working right? |
thinman21
27th Feb 2023 1:22pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 14 · Views: 3536 · Subject: Td5 Anti Stall - not working right? |
The TD5 anti-stall is a bit rudimentary:
To use it going up a steep hill: stop at the bottom, select 4WD low range, select 1st gear (all with clutch in) Turn off your ignition, wait for a few secon ... |
| Door Cards |
thinman21
31st Jan 2023 2:51pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 2 · Views: 1197 · Subject: Door Cards |
Have a look at the powerfuluk door cards.
They take a bit of fettling (or did on mine) as I needed to cut away a section but its the bit between the door and the door hinge pillar so can't be seen ... |
| Bulhead water leak |
thinman21
23rd Nov 2022 2:13pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 5 · Views: 1575 · Subject: Bulhead water leak |
| I get the same (without the boxing videos....) |
| TD5 Clutch slip - damp FPR |
thinman21
5th Apr 2022 2:43pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 20 · Views: 6055 · Subject: TD5 Clutch slip - damp FPR |
Yep - it stops the EGR opening - so improves acceleration (a bit) as no exhaust gas gets into the intake manifold)
Will only make a difference on gentle acceleration - but it is noticeable when you ... |
| Clutch Pedal adjustment. |
thinman21
2nd Oct 2020 2:38pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 10 · Views: 17349 · Subject: Clutch Pedal adjustment. |
Had a similar problem when I did mine - turned out to be air trapped in the pipes between the new master and slave cylinder.
If I remember I cut a length of wood to jam the pedal down and pushed it ... |
| Td5 in a showroom...too expensive? |
thinman21
2nd Oct 2020 2:21pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 24 · Views: 7905 · Subject: Td5 in a showroom...too expensive? |
Does it feel right when you look round it - is there any clunking from the drivetrain, A-Frame, suspension?
Is there a good service history that shows oil changes?
When was a clutch done (they s ... |
| Engine cover |
thinman21
21st Sep 2020 7:00am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 8 · Views: 3274 · Subject: Engine cover |
Guess we could do with a parts interchange list somewhere so we know which Disco parts fit a Defender so we can check if they're cheaper.
Must be more than the engine cover thats a match. |
| Door Lock Barrel |
thinman21
6th Mar 2020 8:22am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 2 · Views: 1238 · Subject: Door Lock Barrel |
Passenger door lock on mine was seized when I bought the car...so I took the cheap option and bought a barrel and was going to live with an extra key....
In the style of a 70's Ford, my worn key wo ... |
| Lack of heat... :-( |
thinman21
6th Mar 2020 8:15am
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 34 · Views: 11809 · Subject: Lack of heat... :-( |
I have the same problem with my TD5 - so interested to see what the possibles are here, I'll be checking my viscous fan later...
Just a thought, when the car is hot, are both heater matrix pipes 'h ... |
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