Finished the Defender mini-build .. still got a service to do and a snagging list .. 
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/my-new-old-defender-248534.html#post2949837
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/my-new-old-defender-248534.html#post2949837
Finished the Defender mini-build .. still got a service to do and a snagging list ..
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/my-new-old-defender-248534.html#post2949837
Looking nice. I can appreciate the amount of work involved, having done my own springs, shock absorbers and bushes in the autumn. That reminds me - I must get some rust proofer on the brackets on my axles before they completely flake away.
Dave90
Well-Known Member
Just decided how much better my 200tdi is compared to a TD5. My dad had a TD5 discovery to fix that kept stalling and not re-starting. RAC fella told my dads mate that it was the tank fuel pump. £270 of genuine pump later, still the same, and no fault codes showing up. Wouldn't trust a TD5 as far as I could throw it.
My dad and I are going to a motorbike show this weekend, 200miles round trip, I can rely on my 200tdi getting us there, but wouldn't trust a TD5 after that.
My dad and I are going to a motorbike show this weekend, 200miles round trip, I can rely on my 200tdi getting us there, but wouldn't trust a TD5 after that.
didnt look like this, did it?
Defender-Sam
New Member
whoops discovered its died seems sundays swim hasn't done it much good
don't go through the water they said, its no good for your electrics they said, b******s i said . they where right ohh well job for tomorrow
seems sundays swim hasn't done it much good
don't go through the water they said, its no good for your electrics they said, b******s i said .
they where right ohh well job for tomorrow
Dave90
Well-Known Member
didnt look like this, did it?
That takes some doing. Also looks like the 'superior' sliding caliper is wearing one side more than the other
a2dds
Active Member
My bloody Fooking clutch has gone again.
First the slave went, so replaced both and it was working nicely.
Couple of weeks later (last night) i came of the motorway and it was slipping if i put my foot down, then the clutch pedal went completely solid and so i had to changed gear without to get it home.
Slipping clutch sounds like a worn friction plate, or oil or something on the plate. Anyone have any ideas what might have caused it to jam up completely? It was juddering when i pulled away in first which also says worn or contaminated plate I think.
More bloody expense, last thing one needs right now :frusty::mil6:
First the slave went, so replaced both and it was working nicely.
Couple of weeks later (last night) i came of the motorway and it was slipping if i put my foot down, then the clutch pedal went completely solid and so i had to changed gear without to get it home.
Slipping clutch sounds like a worn friction plate, or oil or something on the plate. Anyone have any ideas what might have caused it to jam up completely? It was juddering when i pulled away in first which also says worn or contaminated plate I think.
More bloody expense, last thing one needs right now :frusty::mil6:
nrgserv
Well-Known Member
sounds like the thrust bearing's collapsed and wedged its self in the pressure plate
a2dds
Active Member
Is the thrust bearing the same as the release bearing or something completely different?
a2dds
Active Member
ooo okay so that comes with most kits. Ok then, thats good news if it is that.
Dont suppose you know if there are any oil seals around that area that might leak and cause the plate to become dirty?
Thanks for your help though
a2dds
Active Member
No idea the mileage the plate has done, it feels quite high on the bite point so I may as well replace both.
Ok, think its worth replacing those, or just waiting to see if they are leaking or not. Bit of a pickle because it will remain at the garage while parts come if they are broken.
But this has been very helpful cheers
