GingerPuss
Active Member
Everyone knows about the bolt that holds on the TD5 oil pump pully in the sump. It can come loose and fall which means zero oil pressure.
This just happened to me. My D2 has nearly 150k miles. I had been told by many people that it has probably been sorted by now and it is likely the bolt has rusted itself on anyway etc. That was STUPID of me to think I was safe.
Cruising down the motorway earlier this week the oil pressure warning light suddenly came on. I immediately pulled onto the hard shoulder and switched off the engine before calling the AA to transport me to a known LR independent garage. I happened to be looking at the instruments at that same moment but like most people I might not have spotted it. That turned out to be sheer good luck as the engine is OK and not damaged. The recovery driver said it would probably be a dodgy wire or pressure sensor - lucky I didn't believe him.
The bill to remove the sump, fit a new bolt, replace the sump with a new gasket and refill with fresh oil was £270. I am now driving it again and it is all good - luckily.
Let this be a cautionary tale!!
This just happened to me. My D2 has nearly 150k miles. I had been told by many people that it has probably been sorted by now and it is likely the bolt has rusted itself on anyway etc. That was STUPID of me to think I was safe.
Cruising down the motorway earlier this week the oil pressure warning light suddenly came on. I immediately pulled onto the hard shoulder and switched off the engine before calling the AA to transport me to a known LR independent garage. I happened to be looking at the instruments at that same moment but like most people I might not have spotted it. That turned out to be sheer good luck as the engine is OK and not damaged. The recovery driver said it would probably be a dodgy wire or pressure sensor - lucky I didn't believe him.
The bill to remove the sump, fit a new bolt, replace the sump with a new gasket and refill with fresh oil was £270. I am now driving it again and it is all good - luckily.
Let this be a cautionary tale!!
glad I could fix mine myself.
