[defender td5 auto conversion question]

Yes, they run below alongside the engine and then to the front to go to the cooler. I use a discovery Td5 cooler in my 110 Td5 automatic.

[TD5 Engine Mount Position Measurements]

Why not bold the engine to the gearbox and find the place then. I had a conversion from v8 to Td5 and bolted the engine to my automatic and found 50mm distance to the back of the engine bay the right position. (I have the automatic of the V8 attached, and this is 50mm shorter than the Td5 one.

So engine sits 50mm back but all fits. Only small extention of the hoses to the radiator and cooler.

I didn'd want to remount the gearbox, because of the propshafts.

cheers Theo

[Traction control Vs CDL & Transverse DLs]

I am in the race for the Truetrac type to replace the front and rear diff. This will not lock 100% but together with the central difflock it will do most. On more than one occasion it will work fine and good. There are only a fue extrem situations were this setup has it limits.

Overall I think it is relailable, simple and effective

On grass and wet land you dont have the "slip/slide" of the locked wheels from a 100% difflocker but all wheels will do there work well. Also when driving a curve, the truetrac type of locker works. as a locker cant do this without sliding/slipping wheels.

Even on tarmac you have 4x4 where you beter not use 100% lockers.

Ashcroft makes a Truetrac type one as well now. Only not for the Sallsbury.

[Traction control Vs CDL & Transverse DLs]

I didn't know the TC was turned off when you engage the CDL. Seems a bit counter-productive, as you'd want all the traction you can get when engaging CDL.

On the Defender TD5 it certainly keeps on working with CDL engaged...

I didn't know as welll. I had a disco II and had a manual controle fitted to the CDL meself. This way I had the TC AND CDL when I wanted. CDL did not turn my TC of. I only installed a Boden cable to the small lever on top of the central diff lock shaft.

[Axle swap 1986 for 2002 model 110?]

Okay, thanks for the advice.

I know what to do next week.

Best regards Theo

[Axle swap 1986 for 2002 model 110?]

No need to swap any other bits, just the axle.

Thanks for the quick reply. I thought I had to change the balancer and pedalunit as well. Because of diverence with drum brake and disc system pressure in system to keep cups under pressure ???

Anyway it is a straight swap because I have all the parts of the donor available.

[Axle swap 1986 for 2002 model 110?]

The only thing you need do is get the later propshaft from the donor td5 as it is longer than your original. Steve

That will not be the problem, as the compleet donor is next to the 1986 at the moment. (the donor has made a rollover, so the body is nacked. the techical part is partly in use in my 1986, I swaped the v8 for the Td5 and the front axle RHD for the Td5 LHD).

So no need to change the balancer or brakepedal?

Thanks for the advice

[Axle swap 1986 for 2002 model 110?]

Can any one point me in the right direction?

I have an 1986 110 and a donor 2002 Td5 rear axle. Can i swap the rear axle so I have disc brakes rear? The front axle is already replaced by the front of the same 110 Td5 donor.

Do I have to replace the brake pedal or brake flued split unit (I don't know the right name) the one mounted to the bulkhead under the heater unit that divides the flued to front and rear brake lines???

Do I have to swap more?

regards Theo

[Quaife in LT230 centre diff also lockable?]

A axle snapping can always happen. Most likely it had already a fracture from a different action.

I have read the ashcroft site, but can not find any info about the centre diff replacment with either a Quaife or other brand.

I have my info out of the HAYNES Land Rover Defender Modifying Manual.

So I sended Ascroft a mail and wait for the answer.

[Quaife in LT230 centre diff also lockable?]

Strange. When I look around the web, i find only positive readings about Quaife. Also at Ashcroft they promote this stuf, and say it is stronger than any other. High quality steel, and more internal gears to work together. so less stain per gear.

In what situation do you need a central lock when you have 3 LSD fitted?

[Quaife in LT230 centre diff also lockable?]

Dos a centre LSD Quaife in the LT230 box have still a difflock option?

I have read a interesting article about 3x LSD in the drive line of a defender. One front, one rear, and one centre diff.

I think is is a very nice and interesting setup. I would like to hear some experiance

Regards

Theo

[Tyres which ones?]

Go for the new Duratrac Wrangler. excelent combi tire and hard wearing. Low Noise.

wrangler duratrac tyres

[Rear Door Stay - Idea]

Locking clip ratched over cap in strip

Spring between red and green pin (not in drawing)

Locking clip in cap so door stays open.Locking clip will be pulled free by spring. Red pin is in "unlock" position. Just turn position of red pin to lock or unlock clip.Locking clip is sprung free from cap in strip. Untill red pin is turn to "locking" position, clip will not lock.

Your CHOICE.

Regards Theo.

thhblro@hotmail.com

[Paint on bed liner]

For what its worth I paid a LOT less than the usual £60/£65 for the kit of 4bottles and 1bottle hardener...... If anyone is interested I'll search out the companies details

Will post the results/photos when done

Ill be very interested where you ordered it. I planning to paint the back 110 SW as well.

Regards, Theo

[Defender anti roll bar]

If there is growing an money tree at my back I go for the X-eng as well. But I can get a sheap discovery ACE rollbar for little money. so this I will try first..

[Defender anti roll bar]

I was thinking of using the Discovery 2 version ACE anti roll bar, and using a valve to block the cilinder on road situation to crieate a stiff rollbar, and open the valve with small accumulator to make the cilinder move "free" in and out. The accumulator is then there to fill the cilinder and to make sure there is no air in the system. The perfect on and offroad solution. Only need a compleet anti roll bar of a discovery 2. Valve, hose conections and accumulator connection I can make my self...

[Defender anti roll bar]

Some one ever build

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 2 TD5 REAR ANTI ROLL BAR WITH ACE RAM

On to an defender 110 SW???

It looks to me it has some advantages for road and offroad use, by using an valve and accumulator with low pressure.

[Question to do with tyre size]

I have an 110 86" with 285-75/r16 This will fill the wheelarces and will raise the verhicle a bit. You can also go to 255-85/r16, smaller but heigh as

33"

[TD5 automatic]

I have an 3.9Efi V8 on an ZF automatic. Now I want to change the engine for an TD5. But would like to keep the automatic. What parts do I need to mate them? can any one gif me numbers to order/seach?

many thanks Theo

[35" on disco Td5 anyone pictures?]

Thanks for the quick answer, looking for mayby even larger. Do you have same ratio diff's 3.54???

What sort of wheelarch extention you have?

My car has 2" lift Ome. but is little sag at front. will put bigger springs there.

I want still be able to do normal road usage. The Insa Turbo (simex profil) are not very stable on the road, and wear very quick.

I had 265-75R16 bfg mud before and they last....

I would like something + 33" or 34" but not to wide!!!!

[35" on disco Td5 anyone pictures?]

I am looking for a new set offroad tires, and would like to go bit bigger. Have now Insa Turbo 265/75R16 (are almost 33" tall, much bigger than my spare still unusage Bfg 265/75R16)

I want tires also drive controlable onroad.

Have anybody 255/85R16 under the discoII??? or bigger???

Best regards Theo

[What's the highest capacity PAS pump?]

I think the next page is almost the same pump ZF brand

ZF　FP4 Series Power Steering Vane Pumps

7690、7691、7692(for power ste

FP4 series Impeller Pumps

Models: 7690、7691、7692（for power steering gears）

Features:

1.FP4 series vane pumps are a high-duty power source for vehicles'

power steering system. They have outstanding speed and discharge

performance that are applicable to the vehicles power steering

system that requires constant (specific) pump discharge for

speed variation and overload protection.

2.This series of products are characterized by stable output

flow, wide speed range, little pressure pulsation, compact,

free-of-external-leakage and low noise, etc.

3.The pumps are incorporated with flow control valve and safety

valve. The output flow may be specifically designed depending

on the type of engines and steering system to be used. The pressure

may be regulated by safety valve to prevent the system from

overload against pump failure and accidents.

Scope of application:

The products are applicable to cars, light passenger cars, pick-ups

as well as carrier vehicles and engineering machineries (pump

with or without plastic oil tank are optional).

Product model 7690 7691 7692

Theoretical discharge capacity ml/rev. 7.2 8.5 11.0

Dominant discharge l/min 4~8 4~10 4~12.5

Constancy or dropping characteristic Optional

May be controlled acc. to rpm (connected to electro valve)

Speed range/rpm 600-8000 600-6500

Plastic oil tank

Fuel charge Positioned with pins (optional)

About 300ml

Weight of pump (with or without oil tank)

Shell made of aluminum alloy About 1.6/1.5kg

My best gues is the ZF 74 is same as ZF FP4 7692

PS I use the ZF 74 to MM 10500lbs winch but looking for a faster option as well.

best regards Theo

[BF goodrich commercial T/A Traction]

Dos any body have experiance with this tires? It is the replacement for the Trac Edge. This was a very good tire, more offroad cappable as the AT but not agressif as the Mud. 30 road 70 offroad.

[TD5 Defender and SII Disco Parts List in PDF Format?]

Doubt you find a parts cat in .pdf format to use on a laptop I can do you a copy of my epc it's got D2 upto 2001MY & Defender upto 2001MY inc Td5 engines.

If possible can you e-mail me thhblro@hotmail.com the disco2 file?