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It is a serious bitch to install these person I'm not that keen on, horrid devices.
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Step one in these situations is to understand exactly how wiper wiring works and then use a meter to troubleshoot the offending part. It beats changing parts and hoping.
Personally, I change my old trucks to the later style intermittent stalk. It is all plug and play with a loom from Autosparks.
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3 minutes ago, blowmeover said:
The only thing that triggers on and stays on when the trigger is switched off is a faulty relay. Pull all the relays then try it.
There are no relays....in this era for the wipers. Wiper relays were introduced with the "Defender" in the 91 model year, giving intermittent and wash with wipe functions. It is straight wires from the switch to the motor.
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3 hours ago, Anderzander said:
18th of Sept their CEO said:
'The gearbox will be automatic, though it might be available with a low-range manual - at the moment, it's too early to confirm.'
I asked them directly and they said automatic only.
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24 minutes ago, Bowie69 said:
No, it is true.
No. It is not. Like I said, there are MANY vehicles with both manual and automatic options. Fuel consumption and emissions are the same as long as final gearing is the same. Don't drink the Kool-Aid.
I work daily with German engineers. They run a good line. Don't fall for it.
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3 minutes ago, Bowie69 said:
Unfortunately the gearbox is part of the strategy to get good emissions out of the modern engines with a narrow torque band.
I think making things complicated is the only way the motor industry has survived - it adds perceived value to the end product.
Oh BS. There are lots of cars made with autos and manuals and there is no difference in emissions. Complicated is the wrong choice for THIS vehicle.
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1 hour ago, Cynic-al said:
I would be surprised at an 8 speed manual. Car drivers won't want an 8 speed over under or slapper box like trucks have, unless they have a 6 speed with a slap left to get the 2 lows like the old unimogs rather than a full low box.
An 8 speed auto I can see quote possible, there's a ZF box which goes into lots of makes with different blocks, the ration etc can be adapted to suit too. Seems an economic way forwards.
That is what I had hoped. 6 gear for on road and the other two off road only.
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19 hours ago, Bowie69 said:
This link says 8 speed auto and no manual:
Apparently you are right. I confirmed with them. Sad. It means the whole thing will be complicated and expensive, the opposite of what they should be trying to create. That is what happens when you involve German engineers. Somehow it is ingrained into their whole society.
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There is nothing to be gained with 24 spline genuine shafts. They are weaker than the 10 spline shafts.
If you want to go stronger, you need aftermarket 24/23 spline shafts and suitable CV joints.
What you have in there now is anyone's guess.
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4 hours ago, Defender said:
I am slightly disappointed that they are auto only but I guess that means there will be a new industry born for someone to retrofit a manual gearbox
Can't wait to see one 😀
No. It is 8 speed manual. They say industry leading 8 speed gearbox and then show someone shifting. The videos of them driving also show all manual gear changes.
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Sounds like a bad bush. It would not compress the inner diameter any appreciable amount. I've done many of these and never had an issue.
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You just need any buzzer. Positive to the lights, negative to any switched 12V. When you turn off the ignition, it will buzz if the lights are on.
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1 hour ago, RedLineMike said:
i just hope the Ineos project gets the same scrutiny for not being a defender as the new defender recieved
It will be much better, unlike this thing LR produced.
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36 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said:
Whereas the old Defender is just a Range Rover platform with... less power and comfort.
Your memory is failing you. When they came out you could get the same engine and gearbox for the Range Rover and 90/110. It was a RR with a heavier frame, stronger axles and a simple Land Rover body.
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15 hours ago, mad_pete said:
I heard US start point was $50,000
Keep in mind that this is MSRP. That does not include PDI,. delivery and taxes.
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41 minutes ago, Snagger said:
Most Americans automatically dismiss anything built outside the US as rubbish.
Now there is a completely rubbish statement.
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52 minutes ago, Ed Poore said:
Not heard of any other manufacturer doing that.
Yes. Land Rover is the only manufacturer that tests their vehicles.... 🤣
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The factory installs them from the top, before the seatbox.... They usually come out down, but you need to pry and prod a lot. It is very tight.
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When it is pushed in fully, where EXACTLY does the end of the push rod sit? That is the important bit.
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49 minutes ago, Tanuki said:
What about calling them Defender3.0 ??
Defender 1.0 - Original versions with petrol engines or mechanical-injection Diesels (TD, 200/300TDi)
Defender 2.0 - Those with electronic engine-management/controls (TD5/TDCi)
Defender 3.0 - These new ones.Because there is nothing connecting the old with the new. Nothing, nada, zip, other than they are made by a company with the same name.
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The rod should stick out just a bit past the slave cylinder flange when pushed in.
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9 minutes ago, Eightpot said:
There's nowhere to rest your
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58 minutes ago, Gazzar said:
It's all right.
Two years ago it would have been good.
Yes. If that had been the Discovery 5, they would probably be selling them instead of going bankrupt.
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Post a picture of the crank pulley. There are various versions. As above, the closest to the engine is for the water pump and alternator on a Defender 200TDI.
Clutch assist spring
in Defender Forum (1983 - 2016)
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Nope. You need the later style pedal box that came with the 300TDI.