I have 1999 disco 2 with 156000 kms TD5, my machanic is sayin that my engine is low on compression and is blowing throuh the turbo-intercooler and back into th cylinders. He also reckons that the cold starting problem i am having is symptomatic of this condition, he recommends an overhaul, he...

Hi All A mate of mine just got back from a lovely trip to Botswana, him in a bus and his landy on a truck! His power steering pump broke en-route home, so he at least enjoyed his holiday. The shaft that comes out of the pump to the pulley came out completely, his mechanic sez it is terminal...

Hi All Is it normal to use a bit of water, about a litre a tank of diesel (td5). I have a mate with a defender (tdi) who also needs to keep an eye on his water level. Peter

Good Day All I have the pleasure of driving a disco '99 TD5, it is great but I am having to deal with a mountain of maintance to get her to the std i want. Recently I found coolant dripping to the ground, on inspection i found that there is water dripping from the diesel cooler. It looks as...