Update: New starter motor sorted the problem. Starts fine.

Thanks for the comments chaps. We have now installed new original washers and seals and no go. It runs fine it's just getting it to run in the first place! We have installed a clear pipe on the return from the fuel cooler and there is no air visible either when pumping, cranking or running. It...

Or the injector loom under the top cover? Cheap n easy.

I've had a call back from an injector company and thought I would relay what I was told. He expected injectors to see more than 150k miles before they give serious grief and that it was more likely that the injector seals were still to blame. Much tutting ensued when I told him we used...

Hello Landyzone. I've been a long time lurker that's really appreciated the experienced and expert help and advice on here. I haven't anything much to contribute tbh because I have far more to learn, but when I can help I will. Run a td5 defender that's currently giving me grief and a...

Yep, loads of fuel! Just off to the intro section. Thanks chaps

Morning All, first post, but I've been gleaning plenty of info over the last couple of years and hoping for more! We've got a 1998 TD5 defender giving us some troubles. It all started when it wouldn't start and we knew already the pump was noisy in the tank. After doing many things listed...