Hello, The URL above refers to a diagram of the Defender front suspension. I am in need of the item labelled 13 - Tie bar and cross rod mounting bracket. Despite extensive searching I cannot find a part no or the individual part. I have one that I have rescued during a chassis change...

Apparently the something was jammed. After giving it a good shake and rolling it about in great fit a few turns she starts. Now safely ensconced in a barn in the early stages of chassis change.

T frame is a bloody good idea. Thanks for that.

Hello All, After much contemplation, clearing of space and checking lifting capabilities I am now at the stage of seriously considering a chisis change on "Big Red" my defender 90 TD5. I seem to be mired in a number of minor issues at the moment that are probably easily resolved with easier...

Dear all, Following on from my last post... ... I have actually now replaced the whole starter motor assemblyfor various reasons. Still no joy. All dash lights and indications including glow plugs etc? just a click when key is turned fully. A few thoughts... A bad earth somewhere? - if...

Cheers Dave - Concur with the starter issue, Still wrestling with starter removal as vehicle is in a relatively awkward location and I am trying to avoid having to have it recovered somewhere more convienient. Thanks for the tips on fuel issues - hopefully i'll be able to dig a little deeper...

Thank you. About to sort out starter. There is oily fuel under and around area so I think you may be right. Hopefully I will be able to start her when starter is sorted and I'll deal with the fuel issues when I strip he down to fit a new chassis. Thanks for the help.

Yes it just clicks. Starter solenoid repair kit?

Thanks ed - the fuel pump does work even on a fail start, Split pipe sounds promising as does the earth issue. Unfortunately vehicle is in works car park so I will have to check on Monday.

Hello all, I have been experiencing an intermittent problem - at fuel levels lower than 1/2 a tank sometimes the vehicle will start but cut out or will turn over but not start. I suspect a fuel pressure problem but caused by what? On topping up the tank the vehicle will eventually turn...

Exactly the same problem! Pesky yellow relay. would never have found it without help from forum. Thank you all:)

Hello All, I feel like the luckiest Landy owner driver alive to have had my Defender 90 TD5 stolen by, and lets not beat around the bush here - Pikeys, and to have had it returned to me following a long story about which you can read in the Stolen Vehicles section. Whilst having had her...

Indeed I was. Insurance still scratching their heads though bless them.

Living and learning. Guess thats all part of the experience. I was thinking of fitting an isolator that cuts out the ECU. Any other suggestions - battery being the most obvious I suppose. Strange to say that I am glad they broke into the landy rather than getting into my house while missus...

No idea, but i will endeavor to find out. Think it was one already under control of our pikey friends as it was operating under false plates.

Hello All, Whilst on business in Canada Last week I was understandably disturbed to be informed by my Wife at home in Hants that the Police had visited her earlier that morning informing her, although it became patently obvious when she looked, that my D90 TD5 had been stolen from my driveway...

They were T30s but thanks for the advice about getting at them from behind the seat. All removed now and ready to fit Cubby. I will post full details of removal and fitting for future reference. Cheers all! Q

Yes, yes indeed they are T30s to be precise. No grinding required just a wife with nice skinny arms to screw them off whilst I held the nut with a socket. Eventually managed to get at them from the rear between bulkhead and seat. Will post full instructions on how I did the whole job once I...

Yep, searched and seen before posting - thread doesent help. Perhaps my use of the phrase hex headed screws was a little missleading. They are dome headed with what either feels like a allen key hole or standard cross headed screw. They are crudded up enough for me to assume (possibly wrongly)...

Sorry, perhaps my use of the phrase hex headed screws was a little missleading. They are dome headed with what either feels like a allen key hole or standard cross headed screw. They are crudded up enough for me to assume (possibly wrongly) that they are original. If they were just standard...