1. Mikeguy1881

    TD5 transfer box front output flange

    Thanks. i'll let yo know how i get on.......... when i eventualy get round to doing the work.
  2. Mikeguy1881

    TD5 transfer box front output flange

    as far as i know its standard
  3. Mikeguy1881

    TD5 transfer box front output flange

    Thanks James, as always your advise is much appreciated. Have just had a look at these but they all seem to specify not for TD5?
  4. Mikeguy1881

    TD5 transfer box front output flange

    Hi All Thinking abut changing the front output flange on my transfer box after having a minor oil leak. I have replaced the oil seal and it hasn't stopped! Can anyone tell me if the front and rear flanges are the same? or know where i can buy a front kit for a reasonable price? I have tried on...
  5. Mikeguy1881

    Intermittent starting issue with Defender TD5 after fuel filter & filter head change

    Sorry for the late update but not had an issue since changing the bleed valve. Thanks James Martin
  6. Mikeguy1881

    Loss of drive (TD5)

    Hi all just updating some old posts. eventually i decided to replace the box with a fully reconditioned one.
  7. Mikeguy1881

    Intermittent starting issue with Defender TD5 after fuel filter & filter head change

    That's great thank you. So I know what I'll be doing after work tomorrow. A little annoyed as was in the wrong place when I received it from the supplier........ and I paid extra for the official Land Rover Part! Again thank you so much I will update once I've put the valve back in
  8. Mikeguy1881

    Intermittent starting issue with Defender TD5 after fuel filter & filter head change

    Hi all I'm really hoping somone might be able to assist me......... I recently serviced my 2003 defender TD5, in the service kit was a new fuel filter. When I changed this the filter head was corroded and snapped off from the chassis (common problem from what I understand). Quickly bought...
  9. Mikeguy1881

    Loss of drive (TD5)

    Need to pull it all to bits, I have read up about the bearings and may well be that...... but now I'm thinks more down the hi ratio box. Think this will fit my needs better. Not 100% confident to rebuild as I'm certainly no expert......... Although since owning a Defender I am learning new skills
  10. Mikeguy1881

    Loss of drive (TD5)

    Well it's all gone wrong. Seems it's my transfer box and now it's completely gone. Looking at a replacement! I'm considering going for a box with a higher gear ratio, what are people's thoughts on this? I do not do any serious off roading, use occasional dirt tracks and across the odd field on...
  11. Mikeguy1881

    Loss of drive (TD5)

    Hi all, thank you so much for the advice. I haven't had a chance to get under the landy yet as busy with Christmas. I have had to use it all day today, done 60 or 70 miles and it hasn't happened again........ yet! Shifty1962 I can confirm that it wasn't making a horrible noise, in fact when it...
  12. Mikeguy1881

    Loss of drive (TD5)

    Hi all. Hoping for a little help. Last night I drove fro London to Northumberland and after about 200 miles I lost all drive, no power getting to the wheels at all. I initially thought it had jumped out of gear and gone into neutral as this is what it felt like. I pulled over to the hard...
  13. Mikeguy1881

    Hi everyone

    Hi all, Just a little bit about me as I got told off for not introducing myself........ sorry about that I was brought up in Northumberland but now live in Surrey. Growing up my Grandad always had Landrovers (series 2 and 3's). One of my earliest memory's is sitting on his knee and steering as...
  14. Mikeguy1881

    Removing glass guide clips???

    Hi all Have just ordered some wind deflectors for my 90, I know it's need to remove the clips that guide the window into place. Do these just pull out? Is there some trick to it! Mine seem locked in tight!