td5 fuel pump

Well, after trying to trace a problem of fuel in the oil and a misfire, I today found I have a very major crack (visible and easy to feel too) down the #2 injector port.

Not good - so now I need a new head for a 2003 TD5 - anyone got a clue where to get one cheap?

Super Dragpack said:

Well, after trying to trace a problem of fuel in the oil and a misfire, I today found I have a very major crack (visible and easy to feel too) down the #2 injector port.

Not good - so now I need a new head for a 2003 TD5 - anyone got a clue where to get one cheap?

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Unfortunately TD5 heads do seem to crack. Landrover say the heads can't be skimmed - so can't be reconditioned - but several paople on this forum have had it done no problem. My indie mechanic says he would never use a recon head on this engine as they are so prone to cracking. If you do replace a head you must use new bolts, and make sure you use metal dowels, not the plastic ones which are sometimes still supplied.

yip mines cracked to it was making 2 litres of oil to a tank of fuel very poor quality would like to no which would be the best head to fit thanks?

18357818 said:

yip mines cracked to it was making 2 litres of oil to a tank of fuel very poor quality would like to no which would be the best head to fit thanks?

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One that fits?

If you can't afford a new one I'd be inclined to try to find a secondhand one or even a complete secondhand enjun. As I said before, the word around here is not to buy a recon. If you do a search though, several posts have recommended recon specialists. Depends who you believe...

PASTMASTER said:

One that fits?

If you can't afford a new one I'd be inclined to try to find a secondhand one or even a complete secondhand enjun. As I said before, the word around here is not to buy a recon. If you do a search though, several posts have recommended recon specialists. Depends who you believe...

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thanks for the reply tryed to get the head presure tested no one local could do it so done it myself with a foot pump and some soap at 15 psi found 5 leaking injectors at the plungers and no holes in the head tryed again at 60psi the head looks ok

18357818 said:

thanks for the reply tryed to get the head presure tested no one local could do it so done it myself with a foot pump and some soap at 15 psi found 5 leaking injectors at the plungers and no holes in the head tryed again at 60psi the head looks ok

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Looks like you're a lucky man! Do a search - leaking injector seals are a common problem and there have been some very detailed posts on how to fit new seals. I've been told that it's a good idea to replace the injector loom while the head is off - easier to get to and it's a part with a known fault (oil contamination).

PASTMASTER said:

Looks like you're a lucky man! Do a search - leaking injector seals are a common problem and there have been some very detailed posts on how to fit new seals. I've been told that it's a good idea to replace the injector loom while the head is off - easier to get to and it's a part with a known fault (oil contamination).

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See the second post by CharlesY at http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/td5-head-advice-45082.html

Yes or no, does the new fuel pump run?

Switch IGN OFF

If yes, get a clean new FUEL filter. take off the present fuel filter. Is it full of fuel?
Tip this out into a clean bowl and see if it is full of crap. If it is ....

With the filter OFF, turn the IGN key ON for a second and see if fuel blasts out of the filter head. Next time put a bucket under it to catch the fuel spillage. This may wash out some crap by letting the pump spin up without needing to create pressures.

If the fuel from the old filter in the bowl is clean, fill the NEW fuel filter right to the top with clean kerosene (paraffin) or clean diesel and fit it to the filter head.

Open the driver's door. Put in the key. Listen for the pump running, Turn the key ON, and from now on LEAVE IT ON, but do NOT operate the starter. If you hear the pump running, wait till it stops, and with the IGN key still ON, deck the throttle pedal 5 times, which will start the pump running again. Let it run till it stops. Keep doing this until the pump should suddenly sound a lot less whiny / sloshy, then do it 4 or 5 times more just to be sure the system is well primed.

Now with the IGN STILL ON, deck the throttle pedal and hold it down - and turn the key to Starter. If there isn't any other problem it should start but as it's a diesel it might need 30 plus seconds with the starter running. If it does not start after this, "We have a problem, Houston".

Try that. After that a long tow might get it running. TD5 will tow start but it may take several miles! Use 3rd gear at about 25 mph.

CharlesY



turn then IGN key ON, and leave it on throughout what follows.

PASTMASTER said:

See the second post by CharlesY at http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/td5-head-advice-45082.html

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thanks for the reply was told by the local no alls it was O rings or cracked head a local company can recon some parts on the injectors im going to give them one tomorrow to try have also noticed the presure release valve is leaking as well :doh:

CharlesY said:

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Good to see you back CharlesY! Missed your comments and erudition.:welcome2: