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2002 Land Rover Defender Repair Question


Topics covered: Exhaust, Fuel filter, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 230,000 miles.

Asked on March 17, 2012

My defender drives for a short time then loses all power and stops, it's like it has a fuel blockage. After 10 minutes it will start and you candrivefor a short distance. Fuel filter has been replaced, fuel pump replaced, wiring harness replaced, exhaust

Have replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, wiring harness, checked exhaust system, mechanic has run out of ideas.
Avatar Asked by Yowie57

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Replied on March 17, 2012

check fuel pressure, and vacuum at intake if 15" or below then suspect a clogged converter. Also check crankk/cam sensors for resistance. They may be to high and when getting warm stop working right.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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