2.5TD 19j run away engine, help!

CD20 · Dec 15, 2010

ive got a 1990 90 4c 2.5td and it randomly revs its tits off in first, lots of smoke, all colours.
air filter was full caked in oil, changed that.
whenever it happens i just wack it in 5th and stall it, still runs but seems to be happening more and more.
any help diagnosing would be great.
cheers, chris

wiltshire landyman · Dec 15, 2010

sounds like its running to destruction on its own oil

Langers · Dec 15, 2010

Next time it happens, just leave it and video it - would make a fantastic YouTube hit, trust me.

Seriously though, just rip it out and whack a 200 Tdi in there. It's the only real solution to the 19j to be honest.

mundungus · Dec 15, 2010

Quite a good article here about diesels burning their own oil.

How to stop a runaway Volkswagen TDI or Audi TDI diesel engine

sypher · Dec 16, 2010

Time to start looking for a new motor ( get the 200

) . where is your breather going ? inlet or to atmoshere ? - if its to your inlet ( air filter ) remove it .
But defo new motor time .

swan-off-roader · Dec 16, 2010

take the pipe off from the turbo to manifold and stared it and see if much oil coming from the turbo if so its a turbo

CD20 · Dec 18, 2010

Thanks for the help guys. Going to have a look for a not failed disco and rob it's lump. What sort of money am I looking at to do the swap?

instantsquid · Dec 18, 2010

You should be able to get a complete car for under £500. There's a few bits and pieces you might need extra (exhaust downpipe for example). But if you break the rest of the car, sell the good bits and scrap the remainder, there's a good chance you'll break even.
Failing that, for £250 or so, you can get a decent engine plus the bits and pieces you need - I went this way as I couldn't be bothered stripping the rest of the Disco and having to sell all the bits I didn't need. But I'm just lazy

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