Checked and topped up the gearbox and transmission fluids However didnt put any loctite on the transmission level plug....

Absolutely simple job to do. About £25 and half an hours work. I got one from the link above

Hi mate - I had exactly the same issue. I chased everything down. I replaced the solenoid on my starter, then I changed the starter, the battery and even the cable from the starter to the battery. It was the small connector to the starter, it had become corroded. I just replaced the spade and...

Hi everyone Im gradually getting through all of the none essential items on my rebuild. I had to get a new fuel cap yesterday and the guy at the parts shop was like "there cant be anything you havent replaced". Anyhoo the plastic cover on the dash warning lights is cracked and Im trying to...

As above! I had exactly the same issue. I changed the power cable from the battery to the starter motor and then the starter motor itself. Local garage recommended that I spray some contact cleaner into the spade connector - sorted it out for a few months then came back. Changed the spade...

To get a value price for my insurance renewal I put my 2000 TD5 90 through wee buy any car - £12k. Couldnt believe it. I bought mine for £2.5k 2 years ago but have restored it, not too expensive just all my time for a year. Crazy money.

Tried both ways. The way that worked for me was to dab a wee bit of grease on the socket and pop the bolt in, then I just carefully offered the bolt up onto the thread slowly turning the socket with my fingers. I also clamped the bit that the handle joined onto with my fingers. Basically I used...

I went for the foam ones - I just made sure that they were fitted to the edge of the vent. Seems to be ok for now and to be honest I wont be opening the vents in a hurry - I live in Perth!

Hardest bit was getting the bolts into the vents - need to have the hands of an infant!

Sorry its taken so long to post some pics - I've since replaced the hinges, stainless bolts, captive nuts and door mirrors. Seems every weekend is taken up with changing something - this weekend is a full service - Mahle filters all round.

I removed the immobilser on my TD5, not worth the bother. Basically it just stops the actual owner from using their Landy intermittingly. I was chasing faults and contacted a really helpful guy in Brighton who fixes the 10AS unit - and from that I just permanently switched it off. It still...

Ive just done some major work on the bulkhead on my TD5 last weekend. I just repaired mine and didnt take the whole thing off, but for what its worth I would say this; Window frame removal refit - Headliner needs to come off, 3 bolts on the bulkhead either side, 1 screw either side above the...

Hi Everyone - I just wanted to feed back on my bulkhead repair to my 2000 TD5 Defender. I started on Friday night and did about 3 hours of stripping everything out. This included taking the windscreen frame out, which wasnt too bad due to the corrosion on the bulkhead, all the various sundries...

The bottom of the doors are all good so hopefully wont need much attention if any. I might rethink when I'm going to do this, I suppose Im getting cold feet! My mate is keen to help, but I think having a Friday evening and a Saturday would be wishful thinking to do the job. Thanks for the...

Oh no!

Hi Everyone I'm building up courage to repair the top of my bulkhead in my 2000 TD5. Its not too bad but it is rusting and has had some pretty ropy repairs to the passenger side where a patch panel was welding over the existing metal - it came from a quarry so it was probably just a working...

As Flat said, get an impact wrench - Lidl did one recently for about £60 it will make things a lot easier. I never really had a clue about mechanics and then ended up completely rebuilding my TD5 Defender. Basically you just take things off and replace it with something new. In my experience...

Hi Everyone My 2000 90 TD5 front brake pads make a clicking sound when I'm driving along, but as soon as I touch the brakes the clicking stops. I did take out the retaining pins and copper slip them and this seemed to reduce the click for a couple of weeks then it returned. I have searched...

Hi mate - no I mean the inlet manifold. The core plugs are located on that side. These are the ones that tap in. Yeah I think Ill go for the expensive studs just in case Cheers Stumpy

Hi Everyone I'm finally getting the courage up to change the core plugs in my 2000 TD5 Defender at the weekend as one of them is slightly weeping. When I took the exhaust manifold off a couple of years ago it was an absolute nightmare with the studs snapping. I know that I have to take off the...