1. J

    brake callipers

    what do you mean by discarding mud shields, could it be that mud has caused this problem??????? Why should I discard mud shields????
  2. J

    brake callipers

    what do you mean by discarding mud shields, could it be that mud has caused this problem??????? Why should I discard mud shields????
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    brake callipers

    i Have a defender td5 and the left front inner pad is more worn than the others, when i brake the car pulls too the right. I Assumed that i needed to change the pads, so on starting this job i cannot lever the pistons on the affected area even after bleeding all the brake fluid out. Could it...
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    Td5 won't start

    GREAT NEWS ITS STARTED Turns out to be the high pressure fuel hose and fuel return hose were connected the wrong way round to filter. The amazing thing is I bought this car like that and it was running fine till now cause as soon as I changed the fuel filter I got air in the system and no...
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    Td5 won't start

    well thanks a lot for your advise, I will continue tomorrow morning and try to get it started, will check in first thing in the morning to see if any other ideas. thanks all...... will hopefully be able to tell you all the solution soon
  6. J

    Td5 won't start

    yes I had it out and cleaned it but only after i found this problem. its in a difficult place to see well the wiring so not to sure really
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    Td5 won't start

    my tank is low with about 10 - 15 liters remaining, would that make a difference ??
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    Td5 won't start

    no attempt to fire at all no smoke, nothing Fuel pump has a bit of a scream for 2 seconds then sounds normal
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    Td5 won't start

    also could it be the stop solenoid ???????
  10. J

    Td5 won't start

    just tried what you say about purging and still nothing. could the problem be something else ?????
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    Td5 won't start

    what do mean by... You did remove the sealing washer from the previous filter before fitting the new one I take it? If you mean the rubber seal on old filter yes i have removed it as the new filter has a new one. Ive tried the purging like you say at least 20 times and still nothing
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    Td5 won't start

    Ive tried purging the air out by running the fuel pump on and off. I've disconnected the fuel line at the engine bloke turned the fuel pump on and fuel is coming out. Ive run the battery flat 2 times trying to purge and start ?????????
  13. J

    Td5 won't start

    No i did not fill the fuel filter, but have purged it or at least i think i have
  14. J

    Td5 won't start

    hi yes i checked that and all seems fine, Im lost?????????
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    Td5 won't start

    I have now realised that the problem is no fuel getting to engine, but still have not started the engine it is still cranking but no start, not even close. could it be the crank case sensor could it be purge valve on fuel filter could it be I need a new fuel pump The pump is working but maybe...
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    Td5 won't start

    Hi I have changed fuel filter and oil filter and oil today on td5 defender 2005. I have overfilled the oil by what I think is 2 liters. At first the car started but now it won't start, when I crank the engine I get a flashing check engine light and will not start. Is there a sensor that...