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    Boost gauge with controller

    Got a boost controller on my 300tdi wanting to plumb my boost gauge in now but not sure if I should t into either side of the controller pipes or if there’s a better place , the gauge is also very laggy this could be due to the cheap price of it
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    Setting up a 300tdi properly

    I was thinking of putting a vgt in to get boost earlier but If an intercooler can do it that sounds easier. Does it come as a kit?
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    Setting up a 300tdi properly

    Standard ratio 1:4 I think 265/75/r16 I get black smoke when turbo comes on boost so I presume it’s running rich on fuel so if I get more air in then I get less smoke more power so intercooler would be the way forward?
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    Setting up a 300tdi properly

    Now then is it worth me getting someone to set my 300tdi up properly , I get high Egt when towing and black smoke I understand this could be normal however I don’t knoe what’s been done to the engine previously. I’d like to know what I could do to increse towing power. Based in East Yorkshire...
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    Front brakes lockup

    No abs on mine too old, I need to check the bias valve is there a way to test it
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    Front brakes lockup

    Mud terrains previously, I had an empty trailer on as well I just think the rear brakes should do more
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    Front brakes lockup

    New bf all terrains
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    Front brakes lockup

    Front brakes locking up on greasy road is this normal on a 1996 300tdi. Brakes tested on the last mot say the breaks all work but the fronts are a lot stronger then the rears
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    Gt2256v 300tdi

    Can I put a gt2256v turbo on a 300tdi ? If so what will need to be done cheers
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    300tdi road trip

    Goes without saying it’s not a road trip without Yorkshire puddings and alcohol
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    300tdi road trip

    2000 miles
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    300tdi road trip

    I’ve swapped master and slave and has had a new clutch, I changed the fan belt a few hundred miles ago but it looks like it’s wearing already so that’s an odd one
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    300tdi road trip

    Now then, Looking at doing a road trip in spring in the 90 300tdi, has anyone got any advice on what to check/replace to ensure a fairly breakdown free trip. I was thinking of sending it to a specialist for an engine health check however I don’t know what this would cost
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    Fuelling problems

    Did a 100 mile journey yesterday in my 1996 300tdi 90 and suffered from momentary power loss every 20 miles or so. Accelerating then sudden loss of power ,lift foot off and back on then it’d be ok again until I was 5 mins from home and it died completely and now won’t start. It turns over on the...
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    Reverse switch r380

    Hello all , my reverse light hasn’t been working for some time and I’m just getting around to putting a new switch on the gearbox however it’s a pain to get out I’ve tried modifying spanner’s but still can’t get it out what is the best way to access it
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    Defender 90 safari door latch

    Hello all, just getting around to fitting my new safari door on my 300tdi 90 however I’m having problems with the striker being too close to the door and hitting the latch before it can fasten shut ( the opposite problem to needing shims) any help would be appreciated Cheers
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    Suspension on 300tdi defender

    Now then, I want to make my defender ride abit nicer, I don’t need really long travel suspension as it’s just a farm truck and not doing any serious off road(similar to pick up suspension) any suggestions would be appreciated
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    Halo led headlight

    I’ve linked pin 2 and 8 now relay buzzes?
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    Halo led headlight

    I should also state that the halo lights work fine with ignition on and the switch set to side lights it’s when I turn the engine on that the headlights then come on
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    Halo led headlight

    Sorry it’s a defender 90 300tdi , previous owner installed them , I’ve had a new dip dim relay put in