Thread: 2000 Model 130 Dual Cab Question

Originally Posted by TerryO

While not wanting to offend anyone with a new Defender it would seem from reading plenty of the threads on the new Puma's that the older TD5 Fenders have less issues then the new ones.

Or am I getting the wrong end of the stick?

cheers,
Terry

I think it's just that the Td5s have had most of their problems fixed by now, but the Puma is still going through the process of getting rid of the bugs.

If you could go back in time, to when the TD5 was introduced, it was probably a similar scenario with people comparing it to the 'good old' TDi300 model. Although, actually the TDi300 WAS an excellent engine....

Anyway, new model. New problems. The worry is, the warranty on the early release ones is nearing the end.

I've got a 2007 Puma, and am not so happy that I've only got 3 months of warranty left....

Originally Posted by spudboy

Hey Easo - are you running uprated bulbs to cause all that burning out of the switch?

Just standard globs. Do a search, others have had the same drama with headlight switchs melting.

Easo

OK - no worries. Looks like I better budget for some in the future then (or get a proper relay setup done, like DriveSafe's).

TerryO,

My Deefer is a 2004 TD5, bought 2nd hand through wholesaler...vehicle had spent 4 yrs and 60k in the goldfields and 2 yrs and 45k later, am still finding red dust!! From Perth have done Karratha and back, goldfields and back, plus Perth-Sydney-Melbourne-Perth late last year.

It is a long truck which could do with double the power, although Tombie2 services provided a stage 1 chip and did wonders. I have added a snorkel, took out the expansion joint just below the exhaust manifold, removed the EGR valve from the intake and the rear muffler. All in all it performs better and sounds like a trooper. And bigger tyres (mud terrains) which gave longer legs on the highway.

Problems...well the ignition switch started to fall apart, meaning the car would shutdown on decent bumps, fixed by recrimping the rear of the unit. I replaced an indicator stalk (2nd hand Linn Rover). And a headlight thanks to a wretched stone. I did have an oily substance in the radiator expansion tank which was nearly diagnosed as a leaky oil cooler...but a decent flush has cured that. Oh yes...the clutch. Master cylinder leaked...swapped out it and slave for good measure. New master leaked. Replacement master leaked. The next one is good so far. Rear diff seal started weeping at 95k, easy fix.

But aside from the usual gripes about door gaps, lousy ergonomics and seats, hot vinyl and traditional British engineering efforts, the LR experience has been a blast......there's a new one on the way!!!

aew849

Originally Posted by spudboy

OK - no worries. Looks like I better budget for some in the future then (or get a proper relay setup done, like DriveSafe's).

He dos a good kit and easy to install. I think it was about $150ish for the head light and driving light kit.

I'll knock up some photos if you like.

Easo

Hello Terry,

I have a 2004 td5 130DC tray back defender - abt 180K so far. Roads are not so good and often well loaded and towing heavy trailers.

Repairs so far brake and clutch master cylinders, heavier rear axles and flanges, starter motor solenoid contact kit, EGR valve out. Currently an oil leak between transfer and gear box - tolerating for now. And have just replaced radiator and intercooler hoses (maintainance not failure).

Have also added an engine temperature alarm.

Suggest you check the oil pump bolt - mine was not tight and had no loctite from factory. Not difficult to do but horrendously expensive if it lets go. (got mine in time)

Only major repair was a broken chassis. Quite easy to fix - and in the process found the steel on one side of the chassis was much thinner than the other. Also not helped by a factoryweld straight across the top of the chassis at the main stress point. Would suggest if you are looking at long loads such as a camper then might be worth reinforcing the chassis underneath the rear of the cab.

Overall repair costs so far are less than any previous vehicle for this distance and the defender has done harder work.

hope the comments are useful

alan

Thanks everyone so far for the comments and advice, it all sounds pretty good to know. Sorry I've taken so long to get back to this thread but I've been a bit busy with work this last week.

Another question, did I read some where that the Defender running gear like diffs axles etc is interchangable with post 94 D1 running gear. Is this right?

My good old 3.9 D1 has a Maxi locker and axles in the rear and a ARB locker in the front. Plus it has Eastern Wheel Works wheels fitted, would all or any of this gear fit in a TD5 Defender / 130?

Also is it interchangeable with a Puma or late model 130?

cheers,
Terry