Will the engine rev out fully under zero load? If not, get the fuel pressure tested. This can be done quite easily by tapping into the fuel pressure regulator block inlet fitting. Pressure should be 4 bar with engine running. Anything less 3.5 bar can give the problems you are experiencing...

I had a coolant leak on my 2001 GS TD5. I traced it to a very slight weep from behind the flanged plate on the back of the water pump. LR do a service kit (3 off 'O' rings) that cured the problem. ( I wonder how many owners erronously replace the complete water pump due to this?). I also cleaned...

My 2001 TD5 GS had a similar problem. I tracked the leak to the flange joint on the back of the water pump. A seal kit is available to fix it - but its quite a fiddly job. Took me 5 hours to do it - but no more leak. Good luck....

Hello All I am new to this forum and wonder if anyone out there can help me.... I have got a 2001 Disco 2 TD5 GS with 197000km on the clock. When I start it up, it sounds OK at all engine rpm's. However, when its reached operating temperature - which happens with-in 5 kM , with temperature...