Basicly im after something to pull my boat about and launch. Also i want some confort aswell, for those long trips. Dont go loesing the plot know (LOL), but i have a fourtrak at the moment which pulls the boat no prob. The main problem with this vehicle, is its a commercial with only 2 seats. So...

The vehicle is bog standard, the power loss only lasts until the temp gauge drops back down. Wich doesnt take long.

I would have thought if a sensor was faulty, that would have shown up on the (computor diagnostics thingy). Im just trying to find out if its worth buying as its very cheap.

I was offered a 2001 TD5 today off my mates boss, it cheap lets put it that way. There is a problem with it but it runs, and it is in good condition. The problem is after about 1 1/2 hours of running the temp gauge shoots up there is a loss of power, if you leave it for around 5 mins the temp...

Ratty thanx for the reply, is there any other things i should be awear of. And Headlight thanx for mentioning this site to me. PS. Buckshot iv got skin like a Rhino mate LOL

Hi all im new to the site, and would like some advice please. Im looking to buy a Disco TD5 around 2000/2001, any chance i could get some info on what to check when viewing. Such as common faults, and what to avoid. Thanx Barry