There are a few reasonably priced ones on ebay right now. If you've got head problems that will be very expensive, I know from experience. TD5s are good for huge mileage so a used one wouldn't be too much of a risk as long as you know it's a runner.
bankz5152
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Yeah few things to consider. Once the heads off we can check the pistons and see. If the bottom end is gone or damaged ill look for a second hand engine, already eyeing up two with good history from auto D2s. Ill also be considering engine conversions given the costs, potentially an M57.
Though if it it is just the head/HG thats gone I will replace the it with an AMC one + HD studs, it wont be cheap i know but its a better head and will allow for more boost, if I want it.
If I can id like to keep my engine, its done 165k but I have full service history for first 90k and ive looked after it every since. So i know it well. Given a new head it should be good for at least another 100k and allow for improved running.
Though if it it is just the head/HG thats gone I will replace the it with an AMC one + HD studs, it wont be cheap i know but its a better head and will allow for more boost, if I want it.
If I can id like to keep my engine, its done 165k but I have full service history for first 90k and ive looked after it every since. So i know it well. Given a new head it should be good for at least another 100k and allow for improved running.
Defendermids
New Member
Great thread just finished reading it all
The double cab looks amazing with the mods you have done.
Did you get any news on the engine yet?
The double cab looks amazing with the mods you have done.
Did you get any news on the engine yet?
Hicap phill
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Could always be worse….,at least your finding what’s wrong even though the £££ signs are going up
How’s the car?
Hicap phill
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Did you find out if the injectors were all. U/S then?Got the 110 back!!
All fixed. 5 new injectors later and shes happy again!
Running like a dream again
So happy it wasnt anything more!
Do these run at at different (higher) pressure as you have modified/mapped the engine?
Chalky.
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I'd put money on the wheel spacers being a good reason for the bearing failure, it's really hard on them, especially so with big rubber!
bankz5152
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Potentially, though I believe it was down to the skip lorry crash. The incident actually damaged the caliper adapter, throwing the caliper off true. Meaning each time i hit the brakes it was pulling the disc off true and causing excessive wear on the bearing. Something I didnt notice during the repair.
Id suspect spacers if all the bearings failed more often, the rears for example have been done once and covered roughly 80k with no play, just some minor adjustment a couple years ago.
Good news is since the majority of the fuel system (pump, injectors, filter connections, FPR) has now been replaced the MPG has risen dramatically. Getting roughly 300 - 320miles per tank (full to reserve orange bit) compared to 220 - 250m. Which is nice given the fuel prices.
Id suspect spacers if all the bearings failed more often, the rears for example have been done once and covered roughly 80k with no play, just some minor adjustment a couple years ago.
Good news is since the majority of the fuel system (pump, injectors, filter connections, FPR) has now been replaced the MPG has risen dramatically. Getting roughly 300 - 320miles per tank (full to reserve orange bit) compared to 220 - 250m. Which is nice given the fuel prices.
Chalky.
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Hicap phill
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@bankz5152
You be safe & get better. As you can see you built a motor that saved your life.
Hope all things work out.(don’t forget get mrs some flowers & chocolates for understanding & looking after you)
You be safe & get better. As you can see you built a motor that saved your life.
Hope all things work out.(don’t forget get mrs some flowers & chocolates for understanding & looking after you)
Hicap phill
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