Recent content by timothyarnold

Separate issue with non-starting (see other thread). It appears to be the battery although still think there is a fuel issue. Anyway, took the wastegate actuator apart and the wastegate was mostly free, but sometimes would never return to 'neutral' position. I've tried my best to loosen it up...

Nothing, as currently it will not start... Posted another thread about that, as don't think its entirely related (but could be). I've invested in a Nanocom and had some old codes for EGR closed and other things, but cleared and no new codes present. Once I can get it it running, hopefully it...

Hello Hive! Looking to pick your brains! I've recently acquired a 2004 Defender TD5 and a few days after purchase it is no longer starting. It tries to start, but never catches. I'm worked on cars previously but far from a mechanic so apologies if I say some stupid things! Charged battery and...

Yeah 2004 TD5. I had a look at the rear of the exhaust manifold as I understand they can warp and couldn't see anything obvious. If it was a leak somewhere I would expect the sound to be more variable as the noise responds consistently to the accelerator pedal!

Hello! First time Defender owner here. Bought a bit of a project and super excited to get this beast back on the road. I've got a whiring noise when accelerating and feels slow above 30mph and does not pull up any inclines. I've pressure tested the intercooler and seemed okay, and replaced the...