Thread: 2013 defender trouble.

Had rear door lock replaced in the SVX last year on account of it would need key after "slam". Would be current actuator/lock.

Can't slam now on account of gas strut. However still need key every second time or so.

Falls into category of "pommy" and "LR" - Live with it - otherwise go buy japanese or Korean (ERK!)

Cheers

RF

Had a look in the engine bay of our '13 90 yesterday, from the top & underneath, & I couldn't see any hoses that were being "rubbed". There was one top hose that was the closest to any of the belts, but it was held in place by a steel bracket.
Have I missed something,..precisely where should I look?
Thanks, Pickles.

Originally Posted by Pickles2

Had a look in the engine bay of our '13 90 yesterday, from the top & underneath, & I couldn't see any hoses that were being "rubbed". There was one top hose that was the closest to any of the belts, but it was held in place by a steel bracket.
Have I missed something,..precisely where should I look?
Thanks, Pickles.

IIRC, it's the lower IC hose that rubs on the steering knuckle?

Edit: see Breeza's post above.

Originally Posted by Breeza

This is my first post -purchased defender 90 - MY2013 - last October
Last owned series III utes in the late 80's -man has got be mad - nothing much has changed !
just the usual niggling problems to date

Thanks to this forum I have checked all the hoses

The bottom precooler hose to the turbo is being badly rubbed by the hexagonal steering shaft (towards the aft end) OK when cool the hose obviously expands in operation
Breeza

So, how do I see this from the top of the engine (lifting bonnet), or is it only visible from underneath,....presumably passenger side of vehicle?
Pickles.