Diff lock light and Fuel Filter..

[Raider TD5]

Hey PPl..

I am a newbie here!

I own a Defender Tomb Raider Edition TD5 2001. and i have a few questions..

My diff lock light doesnt come on altho the diff lock works 100%.. i took the wires off the light switch in the transfer box and connected them together and the light went on.. so i suppose that switch is faulty.. its in a veryy tight location so can it be changed with the transfer box in the car??

Secondly... i wanna change fuel filter on my car... i know my cars and tech stuff reallly well... is the change a simple filter change?? or do i have to watch out for sumthing?? Will i have to bleed the fuel system? how?

CHEERSS!!

[ArmyRover]

If memory serves you'll have to bleed the fuel system after the fuel filter change.

Also I hate you for having such a sweet rig

Welcome to the asylum and on your rig we demand pics.

[Jupiter Rover]

did it come with lara croft?

[xpower racer]

Do you have a real tombraider (hi cap pick up, roll cage, no roof and no door tops in dark metalic grey) or the black 110 with a roof rack and spot lights?

Sorry to ask a stupid question but I;ve never seen anyone with a real tomb raider and I really want to Its just not the most usefull vehicle since there is no roof on it.

Are you sure you need to blead the system for the fuel filler change? I;ve never looked at a TD5 but on my 1985 90 its so easy. Just undo the hose clip that holds the tank filler hose to the inside of the filler, undo 4 bolts, swap them over and do up the bolts and hose clip. done! Damn Td5s wayto new fangled for my liking :P

[130CC]

Hi and welcome
Fuel filter is easy and here is the service to clear up the questions about fuel drain.

ELEMENT - FUEL FILTER
Service repair no - 19.25.07
Remove
1. Release fixings and remove battery cover.
2. Disconnect battery negative lead.
3. Raise rear of vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.

4. Release fixing and remove fuel filter cover.
5. Clean area around fuel filter.
6. Disconnect multiplug from filter element.
7. Remove fuel filter element.
Refit
8. Clean fuel filter and mating face.
9. Fit new fuel filter element and connect multiplug.
10. Position fuel filter cover and secure with fixing.
11. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
12. Reconnect battery negative lead.
13. Fit and secure battery cover.

Also here is the adjustment to the transfer case to make the adjustment to the switch in the Transfer case

Service repair no - 41.20.36
Adjust
NOTE: This procedure is only necessary
for switches fitted with a locknut in place
of the threaded spacer.
1. Move differential lock selector fork to differential
locked position.
2. Connect a 12V test lamp and battery to
differential lock warning lamp switch.
3. Screw switch in until test lamp is illuminated then
screw switch in a further 1/2 turn; tighten locknut.
4. Disengage differential lock, check that test lamp
is extinguished.
5. Remove test lamp.

Easy as.
Adam

[xpower racer]

opps. I read fuel filler... as in the pipe that you fill the tank up with at the gas station :-S Apologies

[Raider TD5]

Thaks ppl for the replies!!

Armyrover.. thanx for the comments..here are the pix
Defender - a set on Flickr
Lara Croft is missing.. would love to get my hands on her tho!

Xpower racer, mine is the original TOMB RAIDER in Bonatti Grey color with roof and doors... the one in the movie was one of its kind as far as i know and it was never available for sale. Mine is the road version of that car and only 250 were produced!

Adam... Thanx for for the write up...but it doesnt mention abt the fuel system bleed therre?
And abt the diff lock light switch... do u mean it has room for adjustment in there and mine might not be faulty??

Afew more things i need help with.. if any1 can help?

2001, TD5, 110 4 door crew cab(pickup)... with aircon and powersteering.

Part number??
1. Differential lock light switch.
2. Right rear door seal.
3. Valve cover gasket.
4. Serpentine belt.
Would any one know where can i find my cars color code?
CHEERS!!

[130CC]

Hi raider
you don't need to bleed just unscrew and replace it's that simple you may need to reprime sometime you do some times you don't this can be found in the owners hand book.

Yeah the diff lock switch may not be being bushed when you engage. easy way to test is by trying the above. the switch can be set at different lengths by screwing a little bit more it may work it's worth a shot.

the serpentine belt has a variety of lenghts, they are to depending on things such as no air con, factory air con and non factory air con. what catogory do you fit in to. Rovers north has a good parts list that gives you part numbers.

colour codes from memory can be found on the a plate in the engine bay but can't rember for sure.


Here is the procedure for repriming if you need it easirer than looking
Td5 diesel engine vehicles
In the case of Td5 vehicles,carry out the
following procedure:
1. Turn off the starter switch and wait for 15
seconds.
2. Turn the starter key to position ’II’ and
wait for 30 seconds.
3. Turn off the starter switch.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 six times.
4. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
5. Keeping the pedal depressed, start
cranking the engine.
6. Continue cranking the engine and as soon
as the engine is running on all cylinders,
ease the accelerator pedal back to
approximately halfway through its travel,
and release the starter key. The engine
should now be running.
7. If the engine fails to start, repeat the
process.
During the above procedure, the fuel pump
will be heard to operate (priming the engine).
This noise is not a cause for concern.

Adam

[Raider TD5]

Thanx Adam..

I found the color code..
Got the priming and diff lock procedure.

My car has original Factory Aircon and power steering.

If some one has land rover parts catalogue... they can help me with the part numbers..!

[130CC]

Hi
Have a look at this site
The Green Oval - Downloads | Land Rover Data
Adam

[Raider TD5]

Thanx Adam, i have downloaded it and i will check it out!