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Thanks yellow 90 for the response.. so was this a total turbo failure or blue smoke when accelerating after idle which is the symptoms I have... also always a smell of burning oil.

OK so the engines back together and the engine is running sweet but for one problem, neat oil is dripping out of the exhaust whilst on tick over. I assumed at first this was the residual (from my cylinder lubrication before assembly) from the engine pumping to get oil pressure before firing up...

Suggest you read my post... I had exactly the same problems... http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f50/disco-2-td5-smoky-but-nice-old-bird-226794-2.html If the head gasket has been changed before your ownership it could be the cam timing which will cause your symptoms, when cold the ECU further...

I only use the aftermarket £29 ones as a standby and validation, it over reads by 25% on idle so its no go in my view unless you want low down performance with undue smoke and poor economy! The MAF only serves a purpose to keep the smoke emissions in check until the turbo boosts, then the MAP...

Do you have the EKA (Emergency key access) code as this should bypass the immobilisation if you follow the sequence in the hand book, it is designed to overcome issues with the RF and passive reader which the BCU utilises to validate the key? BCU's do fail but not a frequent known problem (I...

Well I got down to stripping the old girl down yesterday as the (new) clutch thrust bearing seized solid and left my future son in law, stranded so box out for the second time in a year (the "part" company who for the moment will remain nameless as I may seek recompense - have now gone for Valeo...

Thanks for the response, I will follow through with the electronic compression test, I have a clamp just need an oscilloscope. I have now gone through the whole electrical system using RAVE this is to check the readings that a Nanocom cannot pick up (AAP air temp.). - Injector wiring check...

Thanks for the reply.. Yes I did set the codes via Nanocom, MAF readings are spot on as are all other readings. It is only on free fast idle that it is lumpy and belches blue/grey smoke with high imbalance on cylinder 1 only (when not up to operating temp). No smoke black or otherwise under...

Well I changed the injector on cylinder 1 for a second hand unit and swapped the injector from cylinder 2 into cylinder 1 to ensure that I had not purchased a duff unit. All injector seals have been changed, but on cold/warm start it is very lumpy and the balance issue on number 1 cylinder is...

Thanks for the feedback.. Cleaner put through and a good run up to Birmingham and back with 400KG on board returned 31MPG over 230 miles @ 70-75MPH and a fair amount of A-B roads - incredible for 1990's technology! Ordered a second hand injector just in case... I love the TD5 no matter what...

Well I am confused, I have recently purchased a Discovery 2 commercial (51 plate 15P engine) apart from requiring a new clutch I had the smoky cold start issue which I put down to two possibilities:- MAF sensor or Injector seals, I also noted it was VERY smoky when idling for a long time and...

Hi Mike, Just read your thread regarding your injector seals and smoky TD5 back in 2012. I have the same/similar problem in that it only smokes when idling and pulling away not when running. Could you just confirm that the injector seals fixed the problem once and for all (BTW rebuilt my turbo...

Hi, Recently purchased a Disco 2 TD5 ES manual July 2002 and have noticed there is no double cardon joint on the front prop. Is this mormal or has someone been a cheapskate? If so whats the effect and implications.. Thanks in advance..

Hmmm.. did think about it but 15 to the gallon only gives a range of 300 miles.. TD5 around 550.. and very few stations sell petrol in Mozambique. It was a very close call ... I think a remap once I get my Nanocom is on the books + a girt big intercooler to reduce EGT and avoid manifold warp...

Hi recently moved to South Africa, have bought a 2002 Discovery TD5 to go touring off road. Believe it or not has had some £6000+ spent in the 15 months prior to me buying it! Its don around 130k miles. Anyway the issue is that it totally lacks power below 2200 RPM and will not even climb a...