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Thanks for the replies. I think I'll look to get a new hub, probably a Britpart one, as I seem to remember that there was a small cut in the hub. I can only guess it's from someone cutting through a bearing race with an angle grinder in the past. I'll double check this at some point, but I...

If you're after an all-terrain, I'd recommend Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx. I've found them to be smooth on the road and pretty quiet.

Hi everyone, I'm currently preparing to swap my rear axle casing on my Defender 90 Td5 with an axle from a (presumed) 300tdi Defender, and whilst I'm at it I am planning on changing a few things like brake discs and pads as they are due a replacement. I seem to remember, from when I changed my...

Hi everyone, My Defender 90 Td5 is in need of some new gearbox/transfer box mounts (KQB500550 and KQB500560) as I have noticed one of them is split and there are excessive vibrations above roughly 2500rpm. I've just fitted new, genuine engine mounts as the old ones were well past their best...

Thanks for the replies, just thought I'd update this. I decided to fit a new Denso alternator and so far I've done about 300 miles with no warning light or apparent charge issues, hopefully it remains this way. The old alternator was a genuine LR part, so I assume it is the original. At nearly...

Hi everyone, bit of a long one, but I wanted to include as much detail as I can. I've recently been having some issues with my 03 Defender Td5, where my battery warning light has been appearing intermittently. The first time it happened, it came on for about 10 seconds, and then went out for...

Another thing, should the wheel bearings make any notable noise? When I spin them by hand with the stake nut just hand tight, I can hear what sounds like a kind of whirring noise. I'm not sure how else to describe it. Is this normal, or is it a sign that the bearings will need replacing? The...

As far as I'm aware the td5 defenders also have the fixed 'spacer' as part of the hub for the outer races of the bearings. In addition to this, there is also a non-fixed spacer to keep the inner races a certain distance from each other, which in turn sets the preload and end float when the nut...

Thanks for the replies so far. I've checked the hub and it seems like the seal is properly seated. (The lid is flush with the edge and the main body is about 4mm below the edge) I have also noticed that when the hub is as far back on the stub axle as I can get it, it looks like part of the inner...

Hi everyone, I'm in the process of replacing a swivel housing and front brake discs and pads on a Td5 Defender. I've fitted the new discs to the hub and applied new grease to the bearings. However, when I torque the hub nut up to 210Nm, the bearings feel really stiff and it takes a decent amount...

Hi everyone. Sorry to revive an old thread but it occurred to me that I never followed up with how I solved this. In the end I bought a new genuine LR thermostat and now the needle sits happily at about half way in the normal region and the heater is warmer than it was before. One check I did...

Hi everyone Thanks again for the advice, I just realised I forgot to update this thread. I ended up spraying a load of penetrating fluid around the bearing caps and left that to soak overnight. I then tried again with the hammer and sockets, but tried hitting a little harder than before. This...

Hi guys, Thanks for the replies. I've now got myself a new universal joint and a grease gun! I've removed the circlips on the joint but I'm now stuck on the removal of the actual 'spider' part of the joint. I've tried pressing it out using a socket in a vice but that didn't have any effect. I've...

Hi everyone, After going under my Defender I noticed some slight play in the front universal joint on the rear propshaft. There is about 0.5mm of 'in and out' play on one axis of the joint and then maybe 0.25mm - 0.5mm of play on the other axis. There is no rotational play or play that is...

Hi guys, So when I filled up fully with diesel a week ago, I managed to leave my filler cap behind. I drove the car back home without it and I haven't driven it since then. Somehow I didn't realise until today that I had no filler cap and it has rained a couple of times throughout the week, not...

Hi guys, just thought I'd update this thread, it's been a while. I have now fixed the temperature gauge issues. I did this by running a new earth from the ECU to the battery negative. As for those connectors, that link that was posted earlier was very useful and informative and I have identified...

Okay so I've just fitted a new earth strap from the gearbox crossmember to the transfer box, where there are already 2 small earths. The temperature gauge appears to drop less than it used to when I apply the throttle, but it is still dropping a fair amount and is still fluctuating with the...

Thanks guys for the responses. I've been and cleaned the chassis, transfer box and bulkhead earths but unfortunately to no avail. Based on this I'm guessing my next step is to add a new earth somewhere. Are there any places that anyone could recommend I add one, or is it more of a matter of...

Hi guys, I have a 2003 defender td5 and I have some questions about some of the electrics. My first question is about my temperature gauge. When I use the accelerator pedal, the temperature will drop from the normal to almost zero. It will also fluctuate when the handbrake is being put up or...

Hi everyone, thanks for the replies. I've been testing things to try and sort the cold running, but to no avail. I've checked the coolant system for air locks, cleaned the electrical connector on the coolant temp sensor and made sure I used the turbo a bit more when driving, e.g a bit more...