Just bought a discovery 2 td5 and been doing a bit of maintenance. Changing filters, oil change, plugs etc. Topped up ACE fluid and noticed it pouring out of the reservoir because it’s obviously been taken out of commission. Want to sort it out, probably more hassle than it’s worth but I like a challenge. Any help would be most welcome
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Do a search on here, a few have done it.
Oh , and make sure you have your EKA code.
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Oh , and make sure you have your EKA code.
Cheers
Thanks! Yeah I have the EKA because of immobiliser/ BCU problems
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You will probably find the pump has been removed for starters and replaced with a pulley and shorter belt. Mine went a couple of years ago due to a leaky pipe to the rear rams and that was my temporary fix. Car has now been sold so thats my permanent fix 
I still have the pump it's just a shame you are so far away. If you decide to go ahead and want it it's yours for free but you will need to arrange postage.
I believe the valve blocks are about a grand if thats gone, new pipe work is also expensive due to the very high pressures. Also everything has to be super clean when re fitted. This is as far as I got with my research.
I still have the pump it's just a shame you are so far away. If you decide to go ahead and want it it's yours for free but you will need to arrange postage. I believe the valve blocks are about a grand if thats gone, new pipe work is also expensive due to the very high pressures. Also everything has to be super clean when re fitted. This is as far as I got with my research.
Thanks for the advice. I’m assuming it’s not necessary for MOT but would quite like to get it sorted. Got another Discovery for parts that I haven’t even seen yet so maybe I’ll get lucky. Coming back to the midlands to visit family so could pick up the pump if I need it. Thanks for the kind offer.You will probably find the pump has been removed for starters and replaced with a pulley and shorter belt. Mine went a couple of years ago due to a leaky pipe to the rear rams and that was my temporary fix. Car has now been sold so thats my permanent fix
I believe the valve blocks are about a grand if thats gone, new pipe work is also expensive due to the very high pressures. Also everything has to be super clean when re fitted. This is as far as I got with my research.
️You will probably find the pump has been removed for starters and replaced with a pulley and shorter belt. Mine went a couple of years ago due to a leaky pipe to the rear rams and that was my temporary fix. Car has now been sold so thats my permanent fix
I believe the valve blocks are about a grand if thats gone, new pipe work is also expensive due to the very high pressures. Also everything has to be super clean when re fitted. This is as far as I got with my research.
Modify them to use BSP fittings
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Thanks for the advice. I’m assuming it’s not necessary for MOT but would quite like to get it sorted. Got another Discovery for parts that I haven’t even seen yet so maybe I’ll get lucky. Coming back to the midlands to visit family so could pick up the pump if I need it. Thanks for the kind offer.
As long as there are no warning lights my MOT station said it was fine and passed it. Not all Disco 2's have ACE anyway.
That was going to be my summer project to get a local hydraulics firm to make up some flexible hoses.
Some have used 10 ml copper pipe and compression joints. Is that a bit of a bodge job that will last a short amount of time?
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Tried that with mine, you have to get the couplings tight but it's possible to strip them if you overtighten them. It worked for a short while but the rear flexi hose split so the rear pipes are currently blanked off near the block, using 10mm stop-ends. It was my intention to have hydraulic hose made up and use BSP fittings as @MJI And others have done with great success. However my ACE system is the least of my problems right now...
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Personally I wouldn't use copper pipe but thats just my preference. The only leaks I've ever had in my plumbing were through compression joints and that is no where near the pressure in the ACE system. But as others have said it has been done successfully by some. I would do as suggested previously and read through the numberous posts on here from people with far more knowledge than me. As I said I never got round to actualy doing it so most of my knowledge is from other posts.
Good luck and happy reading.
