Chris_H

I have a 1999 TD5 Defender 90 CSW with ABS/TC. I have got to change the Shuttle Valve and the Master Cylinder on my truck this weekend. On completion I have to power bleed the Brake System and I have a Hawkeye to help me. Is there anyone out there who can provide me a step-by-step guide to bleeding the brakes, as I haven't done this before. If we could assume I have changed the Shuttle Valve, I have an new empty Resoviour, and I the Hawkeye is attached to the truck. Any guides or tips anyone can give will be much appreciated. All the Best Chris

Thank you for your replies. The FL is 2001 5 door. I just that i like that clunky 2nd gear lever on the Defender, there is a light on the dash as well. This it will usd it when required is all new to me. I will definately miss the Defender if it goes, but i'm quite looking forward to comfort. I dk abouf 12k miles a year. Once again thank you for your time in posting. Chris P.s. i will let you know how i get on next week.

I am looking at changing my 1999 Defender 90 CSW for a Freelander 1 ES TD4 (£2700) with 80K miles. As we are getting older the Def. is getting uncomfortable on long journey's. I have a couple of questions about the Freelander Drivetrain after reading articles on various forums. 1. Before buying. Test drive it and reverse on hard lock and see if it hops. if it does there could be a problem with either the Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) or Intermediate Reduction Drive (IAD). 2. If there has been a problem & the VCU has been changed recently; how do you know whether there is a problem with the IAD? 3. Does differing tyres that at the same size, really make that difference. If that is the case do you have to change all the 4 tyres at the same time? 4. Sorry for this silly question. A lot of people seem to disconnect the propshaft. Surely if you do that, the diff would see there is no load, and transfer all the power to the missing shaft. Which one do they normally remove. Obviously I will see if one is missing? 5. Do all vehicles with Viscous diffs suffer from these problems? 6. Does the Hill Descent system just lock the transmission in 1st gear or is there an extra gear for it? Test all switches/windows etc.? The interior is leather and looks in good condition. The headlining is dropping at the back. Is being replaced before purchase. Sunroof sealed shut. Thank goodness. Is there anything else I should be looking at? Do you think a Freelander is a good idea. The Defender unfortunately has to go. Any advice welcomed & Thanks in Anticipation Chris

Can I thank all of you for your answers. I will have a look at the D2B site. I was curious about the mod as I dont want to loose ABS. I can live without TC with the Diff Lock. I assume the ABS/TC lights come on with the Ignition an the initial system check, but dont come on with a fault? Once again Thank You for your assistance. Chris

Hello, This is my first post for a very long time, if ever. I have a 1999 Defender TD5 CSW. I have the ABS/TC lights coming on whenever I perform heavy braking. I use my Hawkeye to reset the lights and the DTC is showing its a Shuttle Valve Error; Of course I have been investigating the problem on the internet and Forums. I have purchased a ABS Modulator Shuttle Valve Repair Kit (Wabco) SWO500030 from Island-4x4, which I have yet to install. The Questions I have are: 1. The Shuttle Valve Bypass Mod that is mentioned on a number of sites, says No More ABS/TC Lights. Does it actually bypass the ABS Modulator and stop the ABS/TC from working? 2. The link everyone gives to show the bypass is http://www.landroverclubvi.com/abs-mod.html this doesn't appear to work. Is there another site which CLEARLY shows carrying out this mod. It seems to imply a connection/splice to the Green/Yellow wire going to the modulator and the other going to earth. is this correct? Thanks in anticipation. Chris