GhostDance
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I purchased a Disco 2 (TD5) on a 53 plate privately last August which had full dealer service history and approx 37k on the clock. Its my first Land Rover and I have been loving every moment I spend driving it and have had no problems until now. I was driving along quite happily at approx 65mph when suddenly there was a slight rattling noise coming from the engine and within a few seconds a massive cloud of black smoke began to pour out of the exhaust and I lost power. I coasted into a layby and turned off the ignition and removed the key but the engine continued to rev and the smoke was still pouring out. After about 2 mins the engine stopped.
Its been the garage now for about two weeks and after replacing injector seals and testing the injectors to no avail they removed the head to find what can only be described as a melted piston which had also badly scored the bore. The other 4 pistons looked pristine. So now I am looking at having to replace the engine.
My questions are these;
Is this a common fault with TD5 engines?
What could have caused this to happen?
Is it worth writing to Land Rover for compensation as the engine is still young (38k) and has documented service history?
I dont wont this experience to destroy my enthusiasm for my beloved Disco but its definately taken a dent. Apologies for the long post.
Its been the garage now for about two weeks and after replacing injector seals and testing the injectors to no avail they removed the head to find what can only be described as a melted piston which had also badly scored the bore. The other 4 pistons looked pristine. So now I am looking at having to replace the engine.
My questions are these;
Is this a common fault with TD5 engines?
What could have caused this to happen?
Is it worth writing to Land Rover for compensation as the engine is still young (38k) and has documented service history?
I dont wont this experience to destroy my enthusiasm for my beloved Disco but its definately taken a dent. Apologies for the long post.