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    Whats it called and how do i find one?

    great thanks for the link. I had LR version of these but pdf's are not that well played out. These guys have indexed much better. Thanks
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    Whats it called and how do i find one?

    Hi all, am stuck trying to get hold of the bracket that bolts the transfer box to the chassis (from the chassis side) it is the bracket that bolts through the chassis and sits at an angle for the transfer box to sit on. Very hard to find things if you can't google them! Anyone know what its...
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    Thread stipped in cylinder head 300tdi

    Thanks guys. Will order and give it a go. May be in touch again pending failure :)
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    Thread stipped in cylinder head 300tdi

    Hi Gazbo How easy are they to fit yourself?
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    Thread stipped in cylinder head 300tdi

    Hi all whilst fitting a new rocker i managed to strip the thread out of the block with one of the stud bolts. I have managed to remove the stud but have no idea where to progress from here. Anyone used the helicoil systems or can suggest another method? thanks Jon
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    Starter relay fast clcik

    Sorry should also add i have charged the battery fully, try's to start for less than a second then goes back to the clicking. Could this also be the battery not holding charge? I have no way of testing this. cheers
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    Starter relay fast clcik

    Hi Guys Am a bit stuck as my starter motor relay clicks very fast and does not try and start the car. Is this a problem with the relay or the starter motor itself? Cheers Jon
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    2.5td feels less powerful than 1 year ago

    Cheers will swap the filter, see if it makes a difference. And i suppose i shall have to clean the engine bay looking for a leak.
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    2.5td feels less powerful than 1 year ago

    Hi Guys Am thinking that my 2.5TD engine has lost a bit of power over the last year was wondering what might be causing this. Is it a head gasket? Seems to have an increased oil leak (i know they always drip a bit but more so than it used to). Also could it be a fuel line problem, fuel...
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    Low emission zone

    Hi Team Anyone know details on the viability of fitting a filter to my 2.5TD 90. Costs of these etc or just upgrading the exhaust system to include a cat? Annoying living in kent and not being able to nip into the outskirts of London. Cheers guys
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    Rear diff oil fill

    Cheers for all the help, ended up just taking the half shaft out and jacking on an angle to pour in. Turns out the diff case is cracked on the axle so am replacing the whole thing (axle is rotten anyway)
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    Rear diff oil fill

    haha cheers for allthe help, will now try with a new list of ideas ;)
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    Rear diff oil fill

    Hi guys, just been off trying all of this but the bolt has gone, 1/2" just slips, any other ideas?
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    Rear diff oil fill

    cheers will source the tool and give it another go, never thought of using its own weight. Thanks for the tip
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    Rear diff oil fill

    Hi, my rear diff is slowly leaking, so in order to fill it up i have to remove the filler plug half way up the diff house. However this bolt is completely stuck and half rounded, cannot budge the thing. Any ideas on how to get the plug out? cheers guys
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    Stuck calliper piston

    Havent tried it with the bleed nipple undone, will give it another go, thanks for the responses
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    Stuck calliper piston

    Have been changing my brake pads today (defender 2.5TD) and have happily moved all the pistons bar one using a g-clamp. However one is stuck and has a rounded back on the calliper so cannot get the g-clamp to sit. Any Ideas? Cheers Jon
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    Coolent pipe leak!

    Thats the one thanks very much
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    Coolent pipe leak!

    Hi guys my coolent is leaking from the pipe that comes down from the reservoir just after the join onto the larger main pipe, metal bracket holding in place has rubbed a hole. Struggling to find the correct bit of pipe does anyone know the correct part number i should order? or is there a...
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    Coolent leak due to burst metal pipe

    Yes the split is in one of these pipes and i do plan to replace the matrix in the near future but just to get me back on the road for tomorrow was the issue. There is an issue with the heater anyway. Thanks for your help, thought it would be ok but wanted to check.