1. chrisstdt

    300 tdi td5 chassis

    Would be way too much work as I assume you would need to convert to coils
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    Swivel bolt sizes

    14mm spanner should get em off but they may be 5/8" I've seen them that rusty that they need to have the heads cut off with a grinder
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    300tdi defender running hot

    Check that she is actually running hot My 300 gauge slowly creeps up when input my lights on due to a bad earth somewhere (il fix it one day ! )
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    Larger spanner sizes

    I have the same set except they are branded as sealy ,been realy good had them about 10 years now I broke the 13 mm as I was hitting it with a hammer ! 8-32 mm will be fine for most jobs on the landy ,I also have a big britool pipe wrench which gets used alot Cheap 3/4 socket set as the nut on...
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    For Sale 300 tdi engine breaking

    Fuel pump, injectors and pipes sold to Mike pending collection
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    For Sale 300 tdi engine breaking

    Pm replied to ,I'm after a 1 4 ration lt230 transfer box for my lightweight so could do a deal on engine parts
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    For Sale 300 tdi engine breaking

    Yes its all for sale, injector pumps standard never been messed with
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    For Sale 300 tdi engine breaking

    Was a good running engine, genuine defender with 125k Had the issue with the timing belt running off the pulleys despite having the modified pulley fitted so I decided to swap the engine and break this one Offers on everything TD11 scottish borders
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    Is it possible to speak to someone at DVLA

    What number did you call ?
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    Is it possible to speak to someone at DVLA

    Il need to fillmin a v62 firm and apply for one If I could just speak to them it may only be days away !
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    Is it possible to speak to someone at DVLA

    I've got the green slip The previous owner sent the v5 off
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    Is it possible to speak to someone at DVLA

    I bought a landrover mid December last year and I've not received the V5 I know there are delays with covid but I'm trying to find out what's happening ive tried web chat but its an automated service and tells you nothing I found a number but it just says due to a high volume of calls we...
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    Defender 300tdi sump

    I used normal blue rtv sealant been fine so far ,it's more important the surfaces are spotlessly clean
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    300 tdi temp gauge goes high with lights on

    No that didn't cure the problem but the gauge goes down when I turn the lights off so I assume it is an earth fault
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    300 tdi temp gauge goes high with lights on

    300 tdi defender ,temp gauge sits around the middle until I put the lights on (always dark when I'm driving atm !) She gradually creeps up close to the red Gauge creeps back down when I turn the lights off I assume it's an earth fault, I've tried a jump lead from the small earth on the...
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    Def 90 Rusty Footwells

    Just had the same dilemma with mine I decided to just patch it as it was only a small hole (atleast it was when I started ! ) Ended up with several large patches and struggled as remaining metal was so thin Give it a good poke from both sides and if in doubt buy a whole footwell and do the...
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    Rtc3458g or Tvc100010 uj

    Got some HD ones from Glyn Lewis Bigger trunnion on tge Cross and seals have a steel cover on top Fitted yesterday so il see how these ones do
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    Wanted 90 hardtop roof lining

    Im after a roof lining for a 90 The one I've got just covers the front but need re lined so I'd take the full thing or just the rear I've looked a new ones but they are quite expensive I'm in the scottish borders
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    TD5 clutch problem

    Is the fluid level dropping ? If you need to bleed her she must be getting air in some where What brand of cylinders did you fit and have you changed the flexi hose ?