In my experience a TD5 is like any other engine, if you maintain it properly it won't give you any grief. I'm on my second TD5 and wouldn't go back to anything less, it's quiet and reliable, just my opinion of course and not everyone will agree
I've understood that too. And with my limited knowledge I agree with you.
tacr2man
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Jay reKx
Active Member
I love your optimismAnd I'm not afraid of electronics.
electronics in 90% of other car manufacturers is just that, but clearly you've never experienced landrover electronics. its nothing but smoke, sparks and witchcraft held together with insulation and a prayer.
for example my 200tdi has pretty much no fancy electronic gimmickry, but one day the glow plug wiring combusted, completely out of the blue, for no reason whatsoever and burned through a fuel return line (I think it was), It was struggling to start and when I opened the bonnet found a melted twisted sticky smoking mess. and previously the rear interior light spontaneously combusted and tried to set the back end of my disco on fire as I was refitting the radio. first I thought the neighbour had lit his bonfire, but by the time I was struggling to breathe and realised I should probably look up, it was well and truly going for it. there was no logical reason either could try to commit hari kari in such a fashion.
and I wont bore you with all the electrical problems that became my experience of disco 3s the nightmares of which still wake me with a cold sweat in the early hours... suffice to say we had two, they were terrible.
so yeah, landrover electronics is something special. the less, the better
JKx
lilman
New Member
Why is the big bald man trying to push ur car onto its side?Mine
I like these cause they make me look brave
paddy700d
Active Member
I'm just doing it outside as and when time & money permit. Luckily I have plenty of space and a shed bursting with tools lol.
suew
Well-Known Member
Why is the big bald man trying to push ur car onto its side?
LOL, thats Maddogminder
He was holding that side down, or I thought he was, only reason I got brave enough to try it 
defender11069
AKA Mr cool...
Let's do it in the dark now sue
suew
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defender11069
AKA Mr cool...
cartoonhead
Active Member
defender11069
AKA Mr cool...
im thinking of putting my jack on side of my rack
cartoonhead
Active Member
im thinking of putting my jack on side of my rack
It's handy, like lifting weights getting it on and off though!
defender11069
AKA Mr cool...
seph234
Member
I've not discarded the 300TDi. The 5 cylinders just sound nicer.
I'm trying my best to not focus on the engine or body shape, I am hoping that I can control myself enough to buy the one that's got a good chassis, bulkhead and mechancis.
you will be afraid of electrics by the time you have finished with a TD5 my dad has all the receipts and grey hairs to prove it:lol:
stick with a nice late 300tdi so much easier to diagnose a problem also easier to do field repairs on.
James1966
Active Member
the photo is two years old now and i have added lights on the roll cage and blacked in the chequer plate now. il get a new photo this weekend when im back at slindon.
See you on Friday
another pic to keep you going
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Yeah, looks good, until you see the "+ VAT" thingy.
I hate it when they do that on eBay. Thanks for the link, tho! Keep em' comin'.
I love your optimism
electronics in 90% of other car manufacturers is just that, but clearly you've never experienced landrover electronics. its nothing but smoke, sparks and witchcraft held together with insulation and a prayer.
for example my 200tdi has pretty much no fancy electronic gimmickry, but one day the glow plug wiring combusted, completely out of the blue, for no reason whatsoever and burned through a fuel return line (I think it was), It was struggling to start and when I opened the bonnet found a melted twisted sticky smoking mess. and previously the rear interior light spontaneously combusted and tried to set the back end of my disco on fire as I was refitting the radio. first I thought the neighbour had lit his bonfire, but by the time I was struggling to breathe and realised I should probably look up, it was well and truly going for it. there was no logical reason either could try to commit hari kari in such a fashion.
and I wont bore you with all the electrical problems that became my experience of disco 3s the nightmares of which still wake me with a cold sweat in the early hours... suffice to say we had two, they were terrible.
so yeah, landrover electronics is something special. the less, the better
JKx
Hahaha! That made me laugh... no wait. I'm scared now.
