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stigomery



Member Since: 10 May 2016
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Belize Green
On the road repairs
Is there a list of items that are "wise" to carry on-board for longer trips away. For example I'm fairly certain my fuel pump is on its last legs so I've got one tucked away plus a fuel filter should I need to replace whilst away from home. So, are there any other things that are prone to failure, but easily repaired to keep one going whilst out on longer excursions away from home?
Post #627721 30th May 2017 10:01am
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Mash



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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Having spent a lot of time away with various wagons I always find I over pack on spares, comman faults I come across that needs spares would be a clutch slave cylinder, fanbelt, tensioner and water pump. and To be honest if you have a good service and look over a week or to prior and address any possible issues you should be fine. Depending how off the beaten track you plan on going a tyre repair kit is good to have.

This is mainly based on a 300tdi so similar enough. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
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Think I might have a problem............
Post #627733 30th May 2017 11:43am
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Scotm



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Scotland 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey
Check out this thread for advice:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic51024.html
Post #627735 30th May 2017 11:49am
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bankz5152



Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
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2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
Tbh it depends how far you are going, where and what you're doing. Central Africa then you'll need a lot, EU you wont need much at all, the UK barely anything.

For any long-ish journey I would take a fan belt, crank positioning sensor, selection of jubilee clips and a Nanocom/Hawkeye. The TD5 will run without most of its sensors working or connected but the CPS will stop it dead. Having a Nanocom with you will mean you can clear faults off and diagnose any issues if they crop up. Takes the Censored when you have to get recovered home because of a simple fault you could have sorted at the side of the road! It's happened to me a few times Whistle Whistle

Fuel pump is not something I would want to change "out in the field" often requires a days work and a lot of drilling depending on how you want to do it. Replace it now and forget about it.

And obviously a tool kit, I keep a Halfords 150pc kit in my 110 at all times.
Post #627741 30th May 2017 12:09pm
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stigomery



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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 HT Belize Green
Thanks all - as regards the "how far" question, this is mostly UK... he reason I ask is that I have been on the back of a flatbed twice in the first year of ownership and now I am more familiar with her I would like to avoid being lifted home or...

As regards the fuel pump I reckoned it would be a 1-2hr job as there are already 2 access panels in the floor of the 90 so I assumed it would take the time to clean, remove, replace...

Will this kind of thing read the fault codes on a Defender? I'd like to avoid 400-odd quid on a Nanocom

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIVERSAL-ALL-Ca...1164060781

Thanks
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bankz5152



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2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
Good to know youve got the access points, still though much better an easier to replace at home than at the side of the road.

UK wise, then Nanocom/Hawkeye, CPS sensor, fan belt and a few sizes of jubilee clips. Should not need much more
Post #627754 30th May 2017 1:09pm
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grafty99



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Bare in mind that the only sensor that'll actually stop a Td5 from running is the crank sensor. Probably worth having one of those as a spare Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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Post #627822 30th May 2017 6:57pm
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bankz5152



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Also known as the crank position sensor or CPS sensor Razz Razz
Post #627915 31st May 2017 9:23am
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huffhuff



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 HT Java Black
Some UJs for your prop, especially if going somewhere with rough terrain Smile I often thought about bolting a vice somewhere for such time you need to bend, press, hold things! TD5 Defender 90
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Post #627950 31st May 2017 11:44am
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bankz5152



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2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
I wouldnt wanna change UJs away from home unless I absolutely had to! Each time I've done it that job has been a right pain! I'd rather just carry a spare prop haha

+1 on rough terrain/off roading - Id considering a set of rear shafts & flanges, usually pretty cheap and dead easy to change. Even easier if you have the right kind of wheels!
Post #627965 31st May 2017 12:26pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Unless you are off for a prolonged period in a very wilderness area, I wouldn't bother with UJs or propshafts since you can so easily take a propshaft off and drive out.
Post #627989 31st May 2017 2:25pm
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