SORTED!!!!!! :D Thanks for all the replies. The wastegate was seized. Simply disconnected the push rod from the diaphragm then using mole grips and a bit of penetrating fluid worked the valve till it easily turned. Took about a minute... Ali

well mine definitly sounds like over boost, when you turn it off and back on again the problem goes away. If you take it canny on acceleration it tends not to cause to many problems. And on acceleration (at least initially) it pulls better than any td5 rover I'd ever seen!

I'll have a look at the wastegate. Is over boost when the turbo max's out to early?

Hi, thanks for the response, yeah air filter is spotless and fuel filter has been replaced since the fault established. It will rev freely without load till it is screaching. Pretty sure it is the turbo that is stopping. Is there any boost lines or settings for it? Or anything else like this?

Hi, My TD5 simple looses all possible acceleration/power when driving. It is not totally crippling and only happens at a certain amount of rev's I think. When the engine is static/just starting/low speeds, the turbo spools and the landy pulls well. However in 3rd 4th and 5th when...

I know the feeling! And when have you ever seen a manifold thats not rusty anyway, it is unlikely to cause any problems. I only mentioned it because the rest is looking good.

Looking really good, do you not fancy painting the exhaust manifold? I once used the halfords stuff but it just peels off shortly after. POR 15 make one that seems to adhear very well.

Warm the paint first in a pot very hot water, use a good brush... Google coach painting...

Well said hughesy, Is the power steering box from a Disco 1 the same as the ones from the early 90's? i.e. prone to leaking constantly?

Keep it orginal, don't even consider a v8 if its mint... Buy a shed of a wagon for the V8

I though i was knocking of a little mud and oil patch when "ahhh!" my screwdriver went right through..

Hi jaff, you tried Paddocks? Paddock - 08454 584499 or www.paddockspares.com

can the chequer plate fix the hole in my rear x member? NO.

really yeah

Hey if your going for image! rather than use. Every one has there own taste...

yeah 25-35mpg is possible. as long as everything in the engine department is fine and you drive it reasonably. As for maintainance, is it possible for you to do any of this yourself? its not that hard as long as you have paitence and a big hammer.

Irwin Komenda, see how could anyone remember a name like that...

the geezer who designed the Karmann Ghia, who worked for the Italian company Ghia, did alot of work for porsche mid-late 50's. not to sure on his name though, I'll call him carman ghia, why not. although Karmann was a coach builders.

he he, no new minis are cool.. and to be honest I'm a bit of a fan of the old 928 as well as most of the more originals as done be carmin ghia. mmmm

Sorry for being childish... :o Have you had a look at any of the Landrover magazines? Landrover monthly, landrover enthuisast? etc... all the same really but you'll get a great idea of what you want. Plus it has lots of nice pictures Sounds like a plan, nobody really like those porshe drivers...