1. rooikop

    1986 110 ex military 2.5 n/a won't start.

    Hi there . I have a similar problem where was the second relay, I am going insane, My baby ran like the wind now just sits and trys to start, where did you get the12 or 24volt glow plug relay. I am in Australia.
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    24 Volt mystery

    Hi GUYS, I know this is a few years later , History does not seem to stop the flow of fools! I am in the same boat, seems its a similar problem, my vehicle was transported here Singapore , via the UK to Australia , it was fine when it left the UK, started first time every time, but after been...
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    Battery type for defender 2.5l

    You do know Rooikop is a Dutch word.
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    new Batteries

    I have a 2.5l ..1986 .. 110 Defender. ex Singapore,
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    Battery type for defender 2.5l

    Yes I went on a local garage recommendation on a battery. They came from Tayna battery.
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    Grand introduction, as requested by Turboman,(bad manners on my part)

    Hello everyone, My name is Steve, I have purchased a 1986 Defender 110 ex military, first of this species for me , but number 14 overall. I am from London, have lived all over the world, bought this baby to take to Panama, but only to find out it wont be allowed in so thought I would sell it...
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    Battery type for defender 2.5l

    Hahah, thanks for the recommendation, I am from the East end of London, so no need for introductions, I am also in The UK.
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    new Batteries

    Hi there, I have just fitted 2 x 12volt batteries and fired up the old girl, started first time, turned her off , turned the isolator off, a week later I have reversed the process , lights come on but not the full spectrum of lights , just 2 and there is no ignition, wipers, lights, horn etc...
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    Battery type for defender 2.5l

    Hi there, I need 2 batteries for a 2.5l 1986 , are there any recommendations, the ones I have are dead.I am going to sell her as I cant take her where I am going so I dont need optima or a very heavy duty battery,something good but ot overboard. thanks.