Search results

Thanks for that raywin, they look good!

I am thinking of fitting an engine pre-heater before the weather turns really cold in my TD5 but I don't want to go through the process of removing a core plug to fit a block heater. From what I understand the heated pad type ones that you fit to your oil sump are pretty ineffective but I have...

I have looked on the forums for anybody who has replaced the standard dull bulbs in the interior lights of the Defender with LED bulbs? Seems to be plenty on offer on eBay and other sites but do they actually offer much better lighting? Be pleased to hear from anyone who has swapped them and if...

Thanks for the reply - good recommendation, I will take a look for the 103!

Anyone got any experience of the Defender Defender tracker from the outfit in Gloucester? It seems reasonably priced, £195, and the annual subscription fee isn't too excessive. Full tracking capability from your phone and the ability to cut the ignition from your phone, set a geo-fence that...

I have been looking to improve my Defender 2001 TD5 security and have a pedal lock, removable steering wheel etc but I am very aware that these vehicles were under threat from people who just want to take parts. The current Land Rover alarm fitted doesn't have any motion sensors as far as I am...

Thanks for all the responses, and Kevstar for offering to make one - I took the Ebay route and a fellow called Greg seems to know his stuff and is making one for me. I think some of the pre-made on Ebay would fit but the difference in price for the later ones made me cautious and wonder if...

Took the brake calipers off my 2001 Def 90 yesterday and as expected a short copper link pipe between the flexible hose and the caliper broke as the fitting was turned, one on the left side is steel and was fine. I went online to buy a new one today and whilst they are typically around £6 to £8...

Excellent responses, thanks! Yes, that makes sense, sounds like the seals are fine then, that's quite a relief, didn't fancy another job

Hi, thanks for responding. I havent tried that but the oil stooped draining after a while so I assume there was very little in there anyway. The fact that oil can escape I assume means that the seals are not good but I cant understand why there was no sign of leaking before, really confusing!!

Started the job of replacing front discs and calipers my 2001 Defender today as soon as I removed one of the bolts that holds the flexible brake pipe bracket to the top of the swivel housing oil leaked from the bottom of the swivel, between the swivel seal and the swivel itself. The same thing...

Thanks for all the useful comments!!

I have a feeling this manufacturer will not be publishing a leak cure manual like LR has for the Def! I also think this will give LR a big headache after their lazy 'clone' of the LR range with the new Defender - they seem to have little understanding of why the Defender was so universally liked

Checked all of my discs, pads and calipers today and on the front ones two or more pistons are really rusted up so I need to replace them. We welcome any suggestions where to get a full kit of parts of good quality including all the small bits needed. Normally used Paddocks or JGS 4X4 , anybody...

Great suggestions, thanks!!

I just changed the headlining and my Defender and used headlining material bought from a supplier on eBay, it’s not quite a match to the original but it looks a lot better than the very filthy stuff that was on there and saggy. The original material I removed seems quite like plastic/PVC so I’m...

Does anybody have experience of replacing the Defender rear wiper motor with an alternative? Mine is completely shot and Defender ones are pricey but I noticed that there are quite a few Discovery 2 motors around much cheaper, they look almost similar and perhaps could fit with a bit of...

Thames for the responses guys, very helpful

I'm about to weld on (MIGwelder) a new crossmember to my Defender TD5 and I've been trying to find some definitive words on what should be done to protect the electrics. Seems there is quite a lot of different opinions on various forums about whether the battery, alternator and ECU should be...

Well looks like a two big strong guys job to me so well done!!