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  1. 20th August 2008, 07:30 AM #1
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    Problems with new Defender

    I have just returned from an extended trip that was terminated early due to problems with a new TDCi Defender. When I get a chance I will post the complete tale of woe. There a 2 problems that I would suggest owners check.

    1. Rear disc backing plates cracking around mounting bolts. I had one come loose and cut ABS wiring loom. There was no sign of rock damage to the plates.

    2. Inside of bonnet rubbing on brake master cylinder fluid reservoir. This cuts into reservoir and I had brake fluid coming out of filler cap due the vibration. Two other new Fenders that I have since looked at did the same. I will put up photo when I get a chance.
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  2. 20th August 2008, 07:36 AM #2
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    That's bad news. Were you on lots of corrugations, or just normal a normal mix of outback touring bitumen/dirt roads?

    Are LR helping you out?
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  3. 20th August 2008, 09:18 AM #3
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    How long were you away for when this happened
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  4. 20th August 2008, 09:37 AM #4
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    The brake leak is a worry but the backing plate cracks have been around since the rear discs were fitted.
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  5. 20th August 2008, 09:39 AM #5
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    getting concerned about our trip now
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  6. 20th August 2008, 10:00 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scouse View Post
    The brake leak is a worry but the backing plate cracks have been around since the rear discs were fitted.
    Scott, would a solution to the backing plate be to fit some sort of 'insulation' between the plate and where it mounts - something like rubber grommets or a 'tico' type washer/gasket ?

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  7. 20th August 2008, 10:19 AM #7
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    Sad to hear of these problems. However they don't sound insurmountable
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  8. 20th August 2008, 10:25 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by dullbird View Post
    getting concerned about our trip now
    You need to wait for Scallops' trip report then... nothing major went wrong, not even a flat tyre! Worst breakage was his Opposite Lock spare wheel carrier cracking at one of the welds.
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  9. 20th August 2008, 10:27 AM #9
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    Brake fluid reservoir sounds an odd one. I wouldn't have thought it was that close to the bonnet on mine to be able to rub on anything.

    How did the heat shied on the turbo hold up? No loose bolts?
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    With todays technology it makes me mad that you guys can't buy a car with 60yrs development behind it and have some potential dangerous faults all they did was change the drive train FFS and you have things as critical as the brake system faulty due to a rubbing issue....Landrover should be accountable.....

    But in saying that..won't stop me from buying one before the curry munchers get their hands on manufacture.

    Have you seen how many new models are being sold second hand on the web..quite a few considering overall sales numbers of new ones.
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