tyclyd
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Bit of advice any one please... just meandering along the A55 today at a steady 60 in my 61,000 mile 2005 TD5 90 when all of a sudden something let go and the engine started to race with huge clouds of smoke... I stopped in a few seconds pulled in the clutch and tried to turn the engine off with no effect so I just stalled it. It would not restart and the AA were out in about 30 mins (well done guys) and the Defender is on the way down to BJ Land rovers for repair...
Question is what are my options. Paul reckons it may just be a new turbo but if the conrods are bent he seems to suggest it’s not an economical repair so a new engine may be required. If that’s the case am I better going for a TD5 or some other NA Diesel or a 300tdi retrofit? Any advice or guidance would be welcome... how prone are TD5 turbo’s to going bang as 61,000 on a regularly serviced vehicle seems excessive?
Question is what are my options. Paul reckons it may just be a new turbo but if the conrods are bent he seems to suggest it’s not an economical repair so a new engine may be required. If that’s the case am I better going for a TD5 or some other NA Diesel or a 300tdi retrofit? Any advice or guidance would be welcome... how prone are TD5 turbo’s to going bang as 61,000 on a regularly serviced vehicle seems excessive?
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