Grant.

Had this go on my TD5 defender, 2001 model at 106,000 miles (original factory fitted engine), was the oil pump bolt, threads had gone on the bolt and it just came loose! oil light came on and apart from a slightly noisier top end, you wouldn't know, thankfully i wasn't going fast and i stopped immediately so there was no other damage from lack of oil. Wasn't a cheap fix, if I had known I would have checked it as soon as i bought it! Would have a looksy if I were you!

What year is your TD5? Does it have aircon? Grant

I hate it when there right... Does anyone know how wide a boost is? I have boost and deep dishes, so either is useable i thought they were the same width though, possibly 7.5, could you squeeze one on there? Thanks Grant

Hi, Will this not work on the pre 2002 td5 defenders if you modified the maps? As there was cruise control on the earlier discos, and they used the same ECU's so surely it is possible to 'activate' that function in the ECU when you remap/chipping an early ECU?? Thanks Grant

Hi all, Im looking at 305/70 r16s tyres for my 110, they will clear the arches due to the mods already done, however I was wondering what is the recommended rim width and what's the narrowest rim width it could fit on?? Also.... What's the widest tyre i can get onto a boost alloy safely?? Is my girlfriend actually right saying 8 inches is not enough??! Thanks in advance Grant

lol ok, i think mine is overdue by a lil bit, will do mine very soon now.... This morning it was fine, so im assuming its old fluid and the cold, anyway thanks guys!! Grant

Havent tried it, however it changes gear and pulls away as before could it still be clutch, no clicking on idle either

Hi All, Recently when ive tried to start the TD5 the last few days in the cold it doesnt want to turn over. As soon as I put the transfer box into neutral, it starts immediately. Has anyone got any thoughts? Ive assumed its just old fluid in the gearbox and transfer box being sticky with the cold! Thanks in advance Grant

i saw you , yep!! I live just down there! I went out in the day, it was good, Im doing the lanes I think tomorrow, I have maps, PM me if interested, and I will check this tomorrow morning, if you leave me a number i will ring you Thanks Grant

Its coming Mo.... Its coming...

Hi all, Want to do a load of laning tomorrow nearish to my area(berkhamstead) However dont mind travelling a bit! If your interested pm me with a telephone number and I will ring you and make a plan Thank very much, look forward to hearing from anyone!

here you go, this morning! Any better ??, slightly more sensibly sized me thinks!!

Lots In the Berkhamstead area so far!! And still going strong

Hi all, My TD5 defender interior light randomly comes on when on automagic mode, usually when cornering , has anyone got any ideas as to what it could be?? Thanks Grant

After we span the engine 360 its now running, however its running very very very rough, also spoke to a few local specialists and they said check valve clearences, so ive done all those again, some were quite far out, however we have it running rough now, Any one else have any suggestions as to why it would be running really rough? A few teeth out?? Thanks again Grant

Hi all, Just replaced and redone the timing on a 200tdi, the belt went when running so had all the usual, bent push rods etc. Changed the belt and the push rods, and redone the timing, however we still cant get it to run! Turns over fine... Any thoughts? Thanks in advance Grant

Fantastic vid!! Reminds me of washing my jeans when full of change! Sounds costly though...

Ok my problem is i have a siezed engine, what is the best way to unsize the engine. it looks like it may have run out of oil and this may of caused the problem. any tips be great thanks trig

Ive done it now, however when I change all the bearings I will do that next time, thanks for the help guys

Hi all, Quick thing, stuck at the moment mid way through changing my wheel bearings, cant see which side or where the spacer is meant to go, Anybody?? Thanks

To be honest, im amazed he fitted that much discovery dashboard in!! Console and all!! But really, that is propper fugly!

Bought one of these consoles at the Driffield show this year and I think its fantastic, I admit, it took me longer than suggested to fit, mainly because of trying to cut apart a land rover dash in the middle of a showground campsite in the middle of the night but now its finished ( bar a few gauges) It looks brilliant! Please build a roof console Would love one! Will try and get some pictures up of the console shortly

Hi all, Trying to get the rear drum off of a 1993 200tdi, undone the screw holding the drum on, no movement, span it with the wheel on, turned fine, but i cant seem to get the drum itself to budge at all. Any thoughts?? Thanks in advance Grant

Hi all, been a while I know! Can any body pm me some co ordinates to lane beginning and ends local to berkhamstead? I know of a few near by, however looking for something new for Sunday really Thanks guys in advance Grant

Hi all, Calling on any boffins or anyone with bright ideas on this one! My Td5 manifold is warped(as they do! ) I also know it has broken off a few studs and it is screeching alot! The problem is the cars my daily runner, I have been told by a good friend whos very much in the know that its still fine to use, I am getting it fixed properly next tuesday but I need it alot this weekend! Anyone know any quick fix solutions mainly for the noise? Thanks very much in advance!! Grant