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-Defender110- · Jul 13, 2010

Ok, so got the head skimmed this morning, and the fella doing it pointed out to me that the (what ive been told is called) diesel block which is bolted onto the back left corner of the head with three bolts and has a fuel pipe connected to it, basically, where the pipe connects, someone has snapped it off and stuck it back together with some crazy plastic glue stuff... so does anyone know what this part is or where i can get one, looked on paddocks, couldnt find it, rang stealers, usless bunch of cowboys... ill have pics up of it later.. thanks

minidod · Jul 13, 2010

What engine do you have?

Sounds like it coule be the fuel connector but only if it's a TD5 and they cost about £90-£100.

Shifty1962 · Jul 13, 2010

On the TD5 that is the fuel regulator. The later ones have an external fuel spill pipe where the early ones do not.
They are not cheap but make sure you get the correct gasket as they are easily confused between the two types.
I have a used early one if you need it as my replacement engine was the later 15p type.

-Defender110- · Jul 13, 2010

sorry its a 2002 defender td5, heres some pics.

-Defender110- · Jul 13, 2010

does anybody know offhand which one this is? or if not, where i can find my engine number

haha

Shifty1962 · Jul 13, 2010

That is the later type one. The cheapest I've seen them is on eBay. Paddocks also have them quite a bit cheaper than the stealers.

Pikey · Jul 13, 2010

-Defender110- said:
Ok, so got the head skimmed this morning, and the fella doing it pointed out to me that the (what ive been told is called) diesel block which is bolted onto the back left corner of the head with three bolts and has a fuel pipe connected to it, basically, where the pipe connects, someone has snapped it off and stuck it back together with some crazy plastic glue stuff... so does anyone know what this part is or where i can get one, looked on paddocks, couldnt find it, rang stealers, usless bunch of cowboys... ill have pics up of it later.. thanks

Bit irrelevant really as you've just shagged the cylinder head completely. You can't skim a TD5 head. LR are very clear if warped beyond their tolerances it's a new cylinder head..

-Defender110- · Jul 13, 2010

doubt that now redhand, seeing as ive had it done by a company specalizing in diesel head skims...

Pikey · Jul 13, 2010

-Defender110- said:
doubt that now redhand, seeing as ive had it done by a company specalizing in diesel head skims...

Don't just take my word for it Google it. Try "Can I skim my td5 cylinder head"

here ya go from the LR manual

'Check cylinder head for warpage across centre and from corner to corner.
Max cylinder head warpage = 0.1mm (0.004 in).
CAUTION: Cylinder heads must not be refaced. Replace the head assembly if warping exceeds the limit.'

-Defender110- · Jul 13, 2010

any reason why it cant be done? just cuz its ally??

johnlad · Jul 13, 2010

redhand said:
Don't just take my word for it Google it. Try "Can I skim my td5 cylinder head"

here ya go from the LR manual

'Check cylinder head for warpage across centre and from corner to corner.
Max cylinder head warpage = 0.1mm (0.004 in).
CAUTION: Cylinder heads must not be refaced. Replace the head assembly if warping exceeds the limit.'

you can skim a td5 head regardless of what LR say i had mine done 12 months ago and no probs as yet

Pikey · Jul 13, 2010

-Defender110- said:
any reason why it cant be done? just cuz its ally??

Think main reason is because LR made a major fook up and never designed any spare tolerances into the head.

foss · Jul 13, 2010

me too, what LR say about that is bollox, I know loads that have been done

-Defender110- · Jul 13, 2010

dont scare me like that redhand!! haha

-Defender110- · Jul 13, 2010

ta for that johnlad

haha

slim jim · Jul 13, 2010

redhand said:
Bit irrelevant really as you've just shagged the cylinder head completely. You can't skim a TD5 head. LR are very clear if warped beyond their tolerances it's a new cylinder head..

You sure about that? landrover skimed mine two years ago,they definitely charged me for it.

Pikey · Jul 13, 2010

-Defender110- said:
dont scare me like that redhand!! haha

Mate in Leeds had a disco td5 and 3 places refused to skim it he had to buy a new head. cost him about £1400 to get a new head fitted.

-Defender110- · Jul 13, 2010

well then ur mate should have done his homework

ratty · Jul 13, 2010

The reason they say you can't skim the heads is because they are specially hardened and it removes the hardend layer. I've had mine skimmed. I'd rather take the risk of skimming a head than fork out stoopid money for a new one.

fanatic · Jul 13, 2010

I've had heads skimmed beyond recommended maximum-no issues unless you go stupid.
Also what have you got to loose v £1400 worth a go.

Did I mention LR also say brake modulators are un serviceable ?

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