Well this is turning out to be emotional... I think the best thing to do is to take cylinder head off, and dismantle the bas***rd until I can find the pieces.. this has really hurt my feelings... I want to love my landrover, but it keeps hurting me. hahaha i think I will have to get to...

think its going to be painful to find these broken bits, any ideas sean?

here is the vitals: 300tdi disco, 1997 es. 5dr. temp guage went high. :mad: Slowed immediately to save cyl head and the head gasket. Water pump made funny noises. On investigation found impeller snapped on the water pump (alloy) vanes. my guess due to ice or some type of blockage due...

Is the heater working?? is there mayonaise or contamination in the oil? might be wise to slow down and take your time with looking at the signs and symptoms before rushing right in.

yeah I do have aircon:D, aircon is a pain in the a.... I didnt realise how much of a pain it really was... for the moment I am just going to bypass the heating.. need to be mobile without over heating.

you have just saved the day, I will put away the grenade for a rainy day, will keep this thread updated, and would like to thank those that have responded. Thank you lerk.:)

Hey people! a high explosive grenade would solve this, if no one can advise, Have 1997 300tdi es discovery, Heres what happened - Blew HG, swore loudly, repaired HG, radiator leaked was in bad way, replaced radiator , (it disintergrated on touch!):doh: and now for your entertainment,:p...

Ok, was bit of a dick for that. found a picutre of core plugs online after 5 mins of searching

struggling to find pictures of core plugs anyone have any on a 300tdi?? And if anyone needs a hand doing a head gasket around Woolwich I am willing to give you a hand as I know exactly what its like having to tackle them by yourself. let me know, I did an elring gasket recently and it wasnt...

we are talking about labour etc.. I did walk away though..:D:D:D, was violently ill on side walk and decided to go home for a bit of self loving to make me feel better!

I did find a better place to do it, 40 for the skim and 40 for the pressure test.. they are in woolwich, if anyone wants there number let me know. and good old machine mart does a torque wrench for 20 odd quid some ok wrenches for common use. (sounds like my girlfriend...):) With a gasket...

I am in the process of doing mine too buddy, I am not a mechanic myself but you can pay up to 500 big ones just to get the head skimmed and pressure tested with the labour and gaskets included... so it really pays to do it yourself. just like I was advised, get a torque wrench and get some...

Right.. for all those still reading this thread, found a place to get skimmed and pressure tested for £40 each... if your paying over this message me, and I will tell you exactly who is doing it and where it is. its time to get cracking... Hope I have made a lot of people feel better about...

ok, new question, need to know if anyone around the woolwich area knows where to get a cylinder head (300tdi 2.5) skimmed and pressure tested. who are reliable... cheers!

Want to say a massive thankyou to all those who have replied to my questions and queries, once I become mobile, I am looking forward to being able to help some poor creature who has dramas with there beloved LR A promise is a promise.

looking at some of the responses I have had, I must admit I was a little shocked to see that the skim and pressure test, I was looking at paying £200... wtf?! and you guys are saying about 20-100.. (that feels a lot better on the wallet and my sanity.) got some time off soon. with a few cups...

many thanks Bio landy, very happy with your advice. landyzone has made a diffrence to my day.

Bananahead... your a champ thats the info I am after. based on that... maybe a few hour job?

shocker... you have made my day... there is nothing worse than letting your wheels sit there and waste your insurance money is there?.. its usually the price of the labour that hurts the most... I think its time to man the £$ck up and go and buy some tools.. So in that case, what is a...

heater hose went at the rear... nice split... temp went up bad... and now the heater doesnt work. checked thermostat reflushed and filled the system with coolant... but no luck on it as had it pressure tested and it changed the pressure test fluid with the gasses. sounds like I am just...