Hi Just browsing your thread. Couple of recommendations. Have you downloaded the manual for the Disco 2 with full TD5 info? If not let us know and I can post up a link. Before you order a replacement head gasket, you MUST check how far the pistons stick out of the block, thats the less technical...

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I got very "anoraky" about electrics and moisture a while ago. Mainly because of a work project involving us installing battery powered systems that had to be water tight at 2m depth for two years! Did a lot of research, the US military has loads of good info all free to download. Ive also...

I dont know why there is so much "fear" of the electronics! In my experience, most issues that come up are more "mechanical" related, yes the injector loom will need replacing every year or so but most electronic issues are actually caused by trapped wires, damaged connectors, dirt/lack of...

Hi No it doesnt, the oil runs around the whole hydraulic tappet. BUT make sure you keep the adjuster upright, I did when I did the major rebuild, but I didnt when I replaced the head later. I have another thread in this section about that! If you let any oil drain out of the adjuster it will...

Sounds like a similar procedure to my Mazda 6, BUT it can lead to the caliper bolt thats not removed seizing, so if you can get both bolts out its a good idea. you can then clean/lube them before re assembly, I use the copper free high temp grease now days. Mark

It is possible, if you have a couple of hours spare, to strip it down and free it off. I bought a "tested" one from ebay a while ago, it was seized solid, thought the gears looked like they had also stripped but the teeth on the plastic gear wheel are quite shallow, so they look like they have...

Bummer about finding out after purchase about an accident. But it makes sense as to why the airbags were missing. Did you do a check before you bought it? Not always conclusive as there are many cars on Copart not registered on the insurance database. If it is a CAT D/C you should tell your...

Could a subject for another thread, if its not been done already! Its supposed to be an MOT thing, it seems typical life is 10 years, if they are out of date then its supposed to fail, BUT Im not sure how a tester would see the date without removing trim etc, and AFAIK they are not allowed to...

I think he found they were missing! I guess as airbag expiry dates come up, there will be a few more threads like this one! I guess we will also see more airbag thefts!

+1 on above. The seating area for the copper seals has to be spotless. I used fine emery paper wrapped around a wooden dowel to clean the mating face, but that was after my old head was welded so the face on No1 was pretty grotty.

On my TD5 I used lengths of M10 studding, which matches the threads in the block, cheaper than long bolts and you can get it from most DIY stores. I assume the TDi is similar. Mark http://s1117.photobucket.com/user/markdavis/media/TD5 Rebuild/IMG_3376_zpscu1okbpd.jpg.html

Sure is.. !! Full service Good wash and brush up, followed by.. For Sale Ad in classifieds:):(

Yes, a bit of "Yank style" over fueling at times! But they do make their TD5,s sound pretty cool, wonder how well the engines stand up to it.

Always wondered how JLR get away with one O ring, theres not much to stop the feed /return flows from mixing, other unit injectors seem to use two rings. But the issue on this thread is a bit of a mystery! Could be a seriously failed injector allowing fuel to pour into the cylinder, or a cracked...

The sideways stuff at 15:00 onwards was amazing!

Just noticed the dates on this thread! Did this really take two years to resolve:)

Just found this on Youtube.

When you do the injector washer change, RAVE does advise using a syringe to empty any fuel from the cylinders. What were the symptoms before the washer change?

Just to add to what you said above. White "heavy/acrid" smoke is a sign of bad injection timing and/or faulty injector. Mark