I’ve spent most of today researching TD5 fuel in oil issues. At least now I know what I’m looking for with respect head cracks. Can’t determine how to check the turbo for issues. Also read that the lower engine block bearings can exhibit premature wear with the fuel oil issue if it’s been...

Mine has 148 k on the clock, 18 yrs old. I had a list of work required when I agreed the purchase. That came off the asking price, in addition to oil changes throughout, I did the offside swivel joint, I missed it on inspection and should have jacked up the front end to give it a tug. I have...

I have seen the photos and descriptions on a website earlier today. I was looking to contact them Monday. Still looking for recommendations.

Well, to be honest the length of time it ran on for felt ages as I thrashed about trying to stop it. In reality I think if it was more than a minute maybe two I would be surprised. The sump was full of oil/ diesel (according to mechanic) so it didn’t run out. It may have been running on fuel...

Yep. Last week of September. Private seller. Got loads of history of service receipts , honest enough sale. I checked the engine oil No Fuel Smell and it was used not fresh. Only thing I couldn’t determine was if there was anything wrong with the head. No visible issues, ran well started cold...

A quick look at Richards Engineering £6 k is a big ask for a motor I’ve owned for under 8 weeks. Think I need look a bit wider and as you say see what we ind out next week. Not be best second hand motor selection

Not tried. I didn’t do anything to it once it stopped. It didn’t make a clunk as it stopped, like something breaking or seizing, just an uneven coming to a halt. What I couldn’t fathom was the collent dump. When I popped the bonnet there was no apparent hose damage or burnt up stuff. That being...

He had a quick look Friday evening. Lot of fuel in the oil, thinks most likely injector seals. Could be cracks around injector seats won’t know till he can gave a proper look. He could change seals and drain oil/ change filters and pressure test next week. No chance of an engine swap this year...

I can’t do it myself ( I’ve no garage ) From what I’ve seen online a breakers yard td5 is around £1k, a new head is around £1500 plus what ever else like turbo etc, haven’t found a remade engine price yet, or if they do a swap vs rebuild mine ? In addition it’s not knowing a firm I can trust to...

‘New’ engine.. or remanufactured, vs reconditioned or a used low mileage... it’s a bloody minefield. Any recommendations welcome

Sad to say the 110 td5 2002 has had a bit of dramatic engine failure. Initial indications suggest diesel in the oil and turbo pick up and running on. The effects in the hot seat were as follows:- Initial clanking noise ( thought I had run over something and it fired around the prop shaft) couple...

It was the Tech' Staff member at Opie Oils - I even have all the dialogue as I few stories about guys using various grades and running into trouble - he assured me that the Fuchs grade was the correct 'equivalent' grade. The 'manual' - thats handy :-) I see Rimmer Brothers offer this:-...

Looking for some wisdom and recommendations. When I gave my 110 CSW TD5 2002 reg' defender its first service in Oct' after buying it, I changed all the oils as the service log showed the gearboxes nt been done in a few years. The oil recommended to me at that time was Fuchs Titan Sintofluid...

been looking myself, but cant find much in the way of reviews on line....

Attempted to repair the door lock pulls - failed. Investigated the near side front door knocking (after fitting new hinges) - found the upper crossmember frame cracked through and door pull assembly dropped to bits. Not the most productive few hours.

Continuing with attaching things back to where they should be. I removed the door cards on the 110 CSW today. I should have quit there given the hideous mess of rust at the base of each door - which can wait until next spring. First on the list was to attach the door pull /push things which lock...

For info - should anyone find it off help Mat

Am monitoring my mpg - I treated the fuel system and flushed the engine prior to a full service (oils & filters) . I used a BG... (can't recall the references but got the tins / additives online via 'performance enhancers' I think. I used them on my LR3 and it helped with things like the EGR...

Ah hah ! Of course you have to replace them from below... yep can see it now - the rusted up plate is mangled up and spinning. Best make a replacement before I remove the hinge. Thanks very much . Mat

Ah, right, so how do you gain access to the open end - my fingers can find a hole around 15mm dia below - I shall go and have a look from below.