Splasher said:
Hello again Mate,
Put a Reconditioned head on my TD5 coz the other one was stuffed after head gasket failed big time.
Can you tell me if i need to use a computer to reset all the injectors again please.?? Using the same injectors.:confused:
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If the injectors have been re-fitted in the same port position that they were removed from they don't need re-coding.

Did the old head show a crack when tested?
 
ratty said:
If the injectors have been re-fitted in the same port position that they were removed from they don't need re-coding.

Did the old head show a crack when tested?
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Yes it did...In two places...Showed up after heated pressure test. The head had been off before so i reckon it was going when we bought it in August last year...
Still hey ho... It will all be finished and up and running like new by this evening mate.
And,On Ebay tomorrow.:)
 
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Splasher said:
Yes it did...In two places...Showed up after heated pressure test. The head had been off before so i reckon it was going when we bought it in August last year...
Still hey ho... It will all be finished and up and running like new by this evening mate.
And,On Ebay tomorrow.:)
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I,m fitting a reconditioned head with all new Valve stem oil seals, so basically a top end rebuild.
 
Splasher said:
Yes it did...In two places...Showed up after heated pressure test. The head had been off before so i reckon it was going when we bought it in August last year...
Still hey ho... It will all be finished and up and running like new by this evening mate.
And,On Ebay tomorrow.:)
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If you don't know what position each of your injectors originally came from and don't have access to a diagnostic computer to check or alter the codes, let me know and I can always post my nanocom to you so you can check or change the codes as required. :)

The bugger is that after all the grief you've had with it, you won't actually have much time to drive it while it's running properly to get the full enjoyment out of it.:eek:
 
ratty said:
Nice for the new prospective owner.... Not so nice for you.:(
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I,ve put injectors back in there original ports so nanocoms not needed but hey, thanks for that...
And Good luck to the new owner...I know they are getting a quality 4x4 but i,ve lost interest in it and the wife wants something else...Maybe a 200 or 300 TDI...Women eh mate.:eek:
 
Splasher said:
I,ve put injectors back in there original ports so nanocoms not needed but hey, thanks for that...
And Good luck to the new owner...I know they are getting a quality 4x4 but i,ve lost interest in it and the wife wants something else...Maybe a 200 or 300 TDI...Women eh mate.:eek:
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As long as it's a defender and it works my missus is happy
 
ratty said:
As long as it's a defender and it works my missus is happy
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Wish mine was...
Got it all back together again and its running :clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

Just one small diesel leak from the fuel regulator but thats coz i did'nt fit new gasket... Only gasket in the head set that was'nt supplied...That'll teach me eh...New one going on tomorrow..
Keep your ears open if any of your mates want a td5 please...Its on the classifieds now...
And thanks again for all your advice/help...Very much appreciated.
Regards Nigel.;););)
 
Splasher said:
Wish mine was...
Got it all back together again and its running :clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

Just one small diesel leak from the fuel regulator but thats coz i did'nt fit new gasket... Only gasket in the head set that was'nt supplied...That'll teach me eh...New one going on tomorrow..
Keep your ears open if any of your mates want a td5 please...Its on the classifieds now...
And thanks again for all your advice/help...Very much appreciated.
Regards Nigel.;););)
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Congrats in getting it sorted.
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If I hear of anyone after one I'll point em your way.:)
 
Glad you got there in the end! Must have given you some sense of achievement and satisfaction! Pity it has to go now after all your efforts... Good luck with the sale and the next motor :D:D
 
ratty said:
Congrats in getting it sorted.
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If I hear of anyone after one I'll point em your way.:)
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Got the TD5 back home today after running it for 15 miles and everything is sweet except for lots of smoke which i assume is oil in the exhaust from all the towing we did last week. It is starting to clear though and there's loads of power and smoothness.:cool:
Did the gasket on the pressure regulator and did not have to purge it to start...Started first pull of the key... So far so good..:bounce:
 
Splasher said:
Got the TD5 back home today after running it for 15 miles and everything is sweet except for lots of smoke which i assume is oil in the exhaust from all the towing we did last week. It is starting to clear though and there's loads of power and smoothness.:cool:
Did the gasket on the pressure regulator and did not have to purge it to start...Started first pull of the key... So far so good..:bounce:
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Bonus!!!!:):):)
 
Splasher said:
Update on my TD5...
All smoke now gone after 60 miles of travel and one tug from the Rozzers...
Vehicle is running superb so i think i done a good job...
Wife now wants to keep it...DOH!!!!:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
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If I were you I would.;):D
 
Keep it. Just remember to check and retorque the injector clamps after 500 miles or so if they need doing.
 
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