Imvubu Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Bugger...to cut a long story short, my 110 (300tdi) is at times a reluctant starter. The starter motor turns very slowly, almost as though the battery were flat, but with a little cranking it usually springs to life. When it's being particularly unco-operative I give the truck a bit of a shove and it 'bump' starts very easily. However, yesterday I had a lightbulb moment and though of starting it in gear to provide the 'shove.' This worked fine except for the fact that I did so with the (newly adjusted) handbrake engaged. Said handbrake lever now 'grates' when I pull it up and it feels like something is bent/broken/out-of-place. Also, it may just be my imagination, but when the truck drives I can't help feeling that there's a new vibration that seems to have appeared. I've just spent a fortune fixing various bits and pieces that needed attention (some damage was self inflicted ) and can't afford to send it back to my friendly independent Land Rover specialist. Oh, and there's also a kind of a 'clunk' from the back when braking, that I know is not related to the handbrake incident because it was happening before Any advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Clunk probably the A frame ball joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Checking and cleaning the main earth contacts might assist the starting issue. Whip the transmission brake drum off for a looksee could reveal something you've knackered as will casting your eye over the handbrake ratchet too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Could be you have taken the friction material off the handbrake shoes. The clunk could also be driveshafts/drive member spline wear. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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