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AIJ615AJ

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• Mar 27, 2009

• #1

Guys

Am i right in thinking that the Disco (Series 2) TD5 is a 10 Valve engine.. I keep reading such positive reviews for the TD5 engine that i hope it is as good as people say.

 

thebiglad

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• Mar 27, 2009

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AIJ615AJ said:

Guys

Am i right in thinking that the Disco (Series 2) TD5 is a 10 Valve engine.. I keep reading such positive reviews for the TD5 engine that i hope it is as good as people say.

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When running correctly it is a smooth and powerfull engine - however reliability is an issue.

 

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AIJ615AJ

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• Mar 27, 2009

• #3

ok, so am i right in thinking it is a 10 valve engine...

 

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martinhollings

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• Mar 27, 2009

• #4

spot on 10 it is

 

endurance1

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• Mar 27, 2009

• #5

yep! spot on it is ten.
BUT nowhere in the td5 manual is the word RELIABLE mentioned.
throw the b****Y thing out and get a 300tdi.