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    Removing the starter on a TD5

    Big thanks clanforbes. I couldn't have achieved this without your advice. I have to admit, it took me almost 5 hours from start to finish and the 'nut from hell' (NFH) is still stuck somewhere between the starter and the engine block, as my efforts to get it back on were cut short when I dropped...
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    Intermittent starter issue

    Thanks shifty1962, I bought the kit and it was a doddle to fit, once I'd got the feckin starter motor off. The 'Nut from hell' almost finished me and I've got cuts and bruises to show for my perseverance. Great sense of achievement to finally get it removed, sorted and replaced. Landy started...
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    Intermittent starter issue

    Thanks Neilly, you were spot on. Bought the kit and set about removing the starter. What a pig the 'nut from hell' was to get off. Must've spent 2-3 hrs before I finally cracked it. Once it was off the rest was a doddle and I had the kit fitted and starter refitted within 30 mins. Only issue was...
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    Intermittent starter issue

    My 2002 TD5 has developed an intermittent issue with starting. Turn key as normal and it'll either turn over and start or I get a 'click'. I can turn the key a number of times getting 'clicks' and then all of a sudden the engine starts. Could it be the relay or has anyone had a similar issue...
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    No Brake Lights on 90 TD5

    My 2002 Defender 90 TD5 has developed a fault on the brake lights. Bulbs are okay and it may be coincidence but it seemed to happen after I'd plugged a friends trailer light board to my tow bar. Any ideas what else I should check.
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    And on the 8th day, God created Land Rover

    Having great fun with my Defender TD5. All the usual problems, which is what makes it fun. I just need 4 free weekends to get all the little things sorted.