I know but the whole thing is a bit rusty…and the cost of a new one is not much more.

That is really helpful, thank you. I take it I should fit the same shape again?

According to Rimmers, Paddocks etc my 2004 Defender 90 RHD should have a straight Panhard Rod but mine has the version with the kink in it. It looks fairly original and I think it will need replacing soon. Has anyone else found this?

I will try it but the last time I started the engine there was no delay.

I was thinking all the same things as you. I changed the injector loom at the weekend but it made no difference. It is always worse when it is very cold so I did add glow plugs to the list of possibilities. I too will try the MAF as I have occasionally noticed a lag in power when accelerating.

I think it will just be the seal. I will use the old one as you suggest. Thank you.

I need to change the front diff pinion oil seal (behind the flange that connects to the forward prop). It looks like a pig of a job. Most people seem to use a piece of tubing to knock the new one in with. Can anyone tell me the diameter of pipe that I will need? As far as I can see there is not...

If the MAF has failed would the car not be sluggish all the time rather than just on start up?

I did just that today; fitted a new injector harness at the same time. The old one was fine though and there was no oil in the plug or the ECU.

Thank you. I was thinking that it may be a fuel pump problem but I suppose that would cause problems all the time, not just on a cold start up.

My Defender 90 TD5 turns over fine, starts right away however there is a lag of 4/5 seconds before the engine picks up to full revs. This only happens when it has been sitting for a while such as first thing in the morning. Has anyone else experienced this or know what the likely cause could be.