I just read the thread posted a couple of years ago about 10W40 v 5W30 etc. I'll look at the Helix

I fitted a new VDO MAF sensor today and fixed the airbox that wasn't closing properly. Instant improvement smoother power delivery. Still monitoring the black smoke under load. But trying to be a little less enthusiastic with my right foot. I've thought about doing the service myself, but I...

Thanks. That's what I'd read. It's hard to know if mine is running well or not as I'd nothing to compare it to. It's got a full service history and I take it to defender specialist garages to be serviced or for the major work (hence thousands spent!). I don't expect modern driving refinement...

Hopefully fixed oil leak from rocker cover gasket. Fitted a new injector loom a month ago and the half moon at the back hasn't seated properly. Then took it for a long test ride around the back roads.

I'm relatively new to owning a defender (TD5 2004). I've covered around 10000 miles since buying in Feb 2019. So far I've spent thousands (no exaggeration) on servicing, replacing most components underneath because they were knackered including the transfer box, rear diff, shock, clutch etc etc...

Thanks all. I went for the Michelin in the end. Quiter and smoother than my KO2'S even if they don't look as good. Will see if they make a difference to mpg one a few tech issues are sorted....

That's great help thanks. I was looking at the Michelin and was hoping to get an endorsement without prompt.

Sorry if this is repetitive, I've spent hours trawling forums before posting. I own a 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS with 235/85r16 BFG T/A tyres. They are getting old now and were the tyres fitted when I bought it on Boost alloys (They feel a little ott for my use). I drive around 15k mile pa (mostly...

Local agent for Alive remapping.... Along with a number of other more essential work. It's been an expensive few months, but hopefully mechanically it's sorted.

Update. New insure provider used at double the cost of my original. But it's also including agreed value which I didn't have before. My previous insurer wouldn't insure anything more than a 20% increase in power. Stage 2 remap going ahead.

Love hate relationship with my daily driver defender

This is what confused me when the insurance company said no. I have owned cars before this that chucked out 220bhp, My last 'normal' car was 150bhp and yet the insurance was far cheaper. It smacks of the company i'm with seeing a 30% increase without context and don't want to get involved. I...

Thankyou

Evening, I was hoping to get my Td5 defender Stage 2 remapped (software only), but when I spoke to my insurance company they would not insure it remapped. I specified the increase in power (when asked) would be around 30% based on 'forum' reports and a bit of digging. I have since contacted a...