Td5 Speedometer Reprogramming

Some notes on how to reprogram a Defender td5 speedometer to correctly indicate speed and mileage when using different gearbox or tyre size than standard.

Propshafts & UJs

Notes on the various LR Propshafts and UJ sizes, just for reference.

Xplore Tablet PC GPS

Modification for a 'Xplore' tablet PC to add an internal GPS module, making it much simpler to use it for in-vehicle navigation without getting tangled in a big messo' wires

Intermittent Wiper Mod

A useful and very simple mod for Defenders, variable intermittent wipe. Update your Defender to the 1980s!

Cosworth Notes

Just a holder for notes on the 24V Cosworth V6 Engine

Coolant Filler Plugs

Sometime in the 1980s, Land Rover replaced the brass radiator filler plug with a plastic equivalent. The reason for this was presumably one of cost, certainly there seems no technical advantage. The worst failure I've ever seen from the brass...

Engine Tuning Tech - Links

Water Injection tech http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/waterinjection.html Dana parts identification http://www2.dana.com/expert/wc.dll?cvsp~Dedsec~ More than you ever wanted to know about motor oil http://www.micapeak.com/info/oiled.html UJ Tech...

Checking and Measuring Suspension Geometry

During setting up my various vehicles, it has often been desirable to check or adjust some of the axle alignments. Many owners just head for the local tyre shop to have tracking set, or get a fuller check of alignment. However I usually find I...