ukcommsprepper
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Hi, I have a 1999 TD5 Discovery Auto 10p.
I recently had loads of work done at an independent Landrover Specialist (APB Trading) all hoses checked and no other obvious leaks.
The expansion tank overflow is leaking more and the coolant cap makes a hissing noise when I open it, that’s when it’s been standing overnight, and the top hose is really hard instead of squishy. I gave it a 70 mile run and the coolant tank was empty.
The garage suspect a head gasket failure, but said the can’t be 100% without taking it apart, they gave me an estimate of how much a remanufactured head would be and it’s way more than I can afford at the moment.
I’ve read in different forums that I could have it skimmed and have the original plastic dowels replace with bolts, would this be cheaper and possibly fix it, I’ve been told that I could use steel seal as a last resort, but I’m trying all my options first, everyone keeps telling me to sell it, but I’ve spent thousands getting it working....any help, advice, people that can do it (West Midlands) ..appreciated.
Matt
I recently had loads of work done at an independent Landrover Specialist (APB Trading) all hoses checked and no other obvious leaks.
The expansion tank overflow is leaking more and the coolant cap makes a hissing noise when I open it, that’s when it’s been standing overnight, and the top hose is really hard instead of squishy. I gave it a 70 mile run and the coolant tank was empty.
The garage suspect a head gasket failure, but said the can’t be 100% without taking it apart, they gave me an estimate of how much a remanufactured head would be and it’s way more than I can afford at the moment.
I’ve read in different forums that I could have it skimmed and have the original plastic dowels replace with bolts, would this be cheaper and possibly fix it, I’ve been told that I could use steel seal as a last resort, but I’m trying all my options first, everyone keeps telling me to sell it, but I’ve spent thousands getting it working....any help, advice, people that can do it (West Midlands) ..appreciated.
Matt
