Thread: TD5 Engine problem,

Well we changed out the fuel pump relay but no difference and mine was working when tested on the other defender.

We then compared pump whirring noises between the two defenders, very obvious that mine is not making any sort of noise compared to leyland1980.

So just ordered new fuel pump from Paddocks which should be here sometime next week with any luck.

Thanks for the advice and suggestions.

So will update (OP will surley deliver!) when that arrives and it as been changed out and hopefully that will be the end of this problem.

Look out for a post regarding wiring and electrics once this has been fixed!

Since the last post a number of issues with the lighting and electrics have also presented themselves just to add insult to injury. The Landy has been chilling at Leyland1980's house

OP will surely deliver right:

So the Landy is back up an running.

last nights conversation went a bit like this


ring ring ring

Leyland1980: Hey do you want some good news or bad news first

Dexcel: bad news first please

Leyland1980: You now have a spare fuel pump that you don't need.

Dexcel: okay not the end of the world and the good news

Leyland1980: I've figured out what the problem was. There were a bunch of earth wires that hadn't been properly earthed by the gearbox. They must have not been connected up properly to the gear box during the repair of the transfer box. So your fuel pump is back making noise and all your electrics are working properly again. just been for a test drive and its all gravy.

Dexcel: Happy Days, beers all round then....


So yeah all back up and running for now, big relief thanks to Leyland1980 and a bit of tinkering from him.

So lesson 1: Check first at areas that have been mucked around with recently for any faults.