sparks101

Hi,How did you ever resolve this ? It has now become a problem for mine. I have a CSW that is registered as a light utility, however I think mine started life as a commercial and has been converted (Not by me) at some stage....... I have read some of your previous entries and get from that that you sent them MANY photo's etc....... Any help would be appreciated, cheers Andy

Hi, Has anyone managed to progress this ??? It has now become a problem for my 1999 TD5. I have a CSW that is registered as a light utility, however I think mine started life as a commercial and has been converted (Not by me) at some stage....... I asked DVLA to change the body descriptive to Estate but they ahve said I have to go the the MANUFACTURER, not Dealer and get them to "Agree" with me. Landrover say they cannot change the data that was submitted when the vehicle was manufactured......... This is made more annoying when you think that Defenders are purposefully designed and constructed to be interchangeable and converted as required...... My TD5 has the appearencxe in all aspects of a CSW with five seats. The rear is setuo for camping with cupboards and a stove/ fridge etc. It is not used in any way shape or form for any commercial purpose..... I live within the M25 death zone. Any help would be appreciated, cheers Andy

I built a map shelf across my roof and then put a bracket in the middle that supports my radio (Music) and a CB underneath. Effectively both are "Hanging" from the roof above the rear view mirror... works for me and enables the dash spaces to be filled with more carp, especially when the wife insists on travelling!!!!! have fun

Nigel, re your post: It only happens in drive i.e. clutch up and moving under power. It happens in all gears but can be particularly heard (Because there is less engine noise) when you take your foot off the gas and let it slow down under normal engine breaking !!! Like i have said it's difficult to narrow down because of the general noise that a TD5 makes anyway. It really sounds like something is running dry to me but I cannot see any bearing etc that may cause it. I am concerned that it is from within the transfer box !!!! cheers

Thanks guys. I have a rear diff leak as well now but their is sufficient oil in so I don't think it is that. I was off roading a few weeks ago in sand so i can check out the brake theory. I think I am going to change all my oils and see if that helps. Re the prop UJ. How do you "Test it". I have been undedr there and given them some physical movement. All SEEMS ok?? Thanks for the info so far Sparky

Hi Guys, new to this site. I wonder if someone could give me a considered opinion on the following symptons: I have a 1999 Defender TD5 I have just returned from France. Whilst traveling the TD5 developed a strange whirring noise. It sounds like a dry bearing. I greased all of the appropriate nipples around the props and uj's, i have checked all of the oil levels. It sounds/feels like it is coming from the vicinity of the transfer box. It cannot be heard when the clutch is pushed down. It can be heard when the props are being driven but is particularly noisy when at high speed you take your foot from the accelerator and let it slow down naturally. I have checked the wheel hub bearings which are all cool. I thought about the thrust bearing but I believe this is only engaged when the clutch is pushed ??? Any advice/remedy would be most appreciated many thanks