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I’ve noticed a quite loud whistling over the last few days that wasn’t there before. It’s under acceleration and starts around 2500 revs. Ease off the throttle and it stops, when the car gets up to speed, it stops. It only does it under load. I used the search facility on here and started to...

Now running on b100 with no problems. After researching and reading some pretty negative opinions on various forums, I was half expecting the dash to light up like a Christmas tree! But the reality is, the TD5 doesn’t even know I’ve changed onto biodiesel.

I had a minor reversing accident a while back and damaged my disco 2. Nothing serious, so I went through the insurance to get it repaired. First of all, I had to wait two weeks for their ‘approved’ garage to collect the car for repairs, then it all went quiet for a week. Then I was contacted...

200 miles on b50 with no problems at all. Now on b60 and it’s running nice.

Might be cv joint on its last legs?

About £500 for a decent second hand processor and about £200 for your first lot of chemicals, which will make about 1000 litres. Then you’ve got to source you waste vegetable oil.

I make my own bio and have been meticulous with this batch. I ran my tdi on it for 6 years without any issues, but did cut a few corners sometimes. I won’t take any chances with the td5. The reason I’m weaning is that I don’t want all the **** to come out at once, or too quickly, and clog...

Yesterday, I started to wean my disco TD5 onto biodiesel. I’ve started off with b50, but will gradually increase that, after a few fuel filter changes, until I’m running b100. The first 50 miles has shown me that the TD5 will run happily on biodiesel. If I’d put 50% water, or 50% petrol in my...

Yes, I put stuff in my tdi a few times, that I knew I shouldn’t, but it still run ok. I won’t take such chances with the td5. I’ve ordered a whole load of new filters for my waste vegetable oil and bio diesel, plus, I will dry and polish it for an extra hour if need be.

Thanks for that advice. I already filter my bio down to 5 micron, but will filter it down to 1 for the td5. The stuff I've been churning out is the colour and clarity of lager. Just spent a few hours on the vegetable oil diesel forums and it seems quite a few people run TD5's on properly made...

Viscosity of good quality bio diesel is the same as pump diesel, unless it drops to a certain temperature. I could run my 300tdi on 100% bio, down to about - 6 or -7. Then I used to put 50% pump derv in. With the td5, I wouldn’t risk running it on bio at anything less than + 2 or 3.

That’s the trouble, there are lots of opinions, but very few facts. While doing my research, I found several articles and posts from people who have actually run the td5 for long periods, with no trouble. I didn’t find any from people that had actually used bio and had trouble with the td5. I...

After extensive research, I’ve decided to start using bio diesel in my, new to me, disco td5. I ran my 300 tdi on it for 6 years without too many problems. I know the td5 is a different engine, but the only problem I can see with running it on bio is, any natural rubber parts or seals in the...

Tried pairing my phone and nothing comes up. Never mind. Just ordered a parrot mini kit neo 2.

The previous owner just sold me an unused nanocom, a transmission service kit, dayco auxiliary belt and an inlet manifold gasket....for £300! He had a sort out and found them in his garage, so gave me a ring as he has no use for them any more. Result!

Ok, thanks. That won’t be of any use, then. I was hoping all the gubbins for a half decent hands free kit might be hidden somewhere.

I’ve had my disco 2 for a few days now, so I’m still trying to find my way around it. Today I noticed what looke a blue tooth microphone or receiver at the top of the drivers side A post. I can’t find any other indication of a hands free kit in the car and there’s no mention of one in the owners...

1997 Discovery 1 300 tdi ES. Manual gearbox. All the usual ES goodies, like full leather Interior and electric everything! twin electric sun roofs, which both work and dont leak! Well used, but not abused. Never been off roaded in its life. Has a few knocks and scrapes, as to be expected...

Top tips for maintenance?

Thanks mate. What are your thoughts on the 15p td5 engine? It all looks a bit scary to me after 6 years with a 300tdi.