Recent content by masterofreality

Hi, Spent a few weeks on and off trying to find the demented budgie that had taken up residence in my TD5. changed the fanbelt and tensioner - still there. change the exhaust manifold gasket - still there. checked all the turbo plumbing - still there. Then I got distracted when my front...

Thanks for the suggestion. Even been up the road now with the viscous fan off and belt off completely, so I guess that rules out the belt slipping, fan, air-con, alternator, power steering, water pump, tensioner, idler.... ... still got the demented budgie ! Maybe I need to look to get a...

Well I'm stumped now. changed the tensioner (bearing was rough) changed the belt (had the wrong size on) changed the exhaust manifold gasket still got a demented budge under the bonnet. I didn't see any evidence of the gasket blowing but changed it anyway as I see a few have found...

hi, I have downloaded RAVE from a few locations but I still seem to have the same issue. The Disco II workshop manual only seems to cover the V8 in detail. Anyone know where I can get the TD5 specific sections - engine particularly? Cheers, Adam..

Thanks for the info folks and I'll certainly be checking the exhaust gasket too now.

Hi, Is some kind soul able to tell me the correct fan belt size for a Disco 2 TD5 with A/C and ACE? I have seen 2 sizes quoted for this - 7PK1870 and 7PK1888 - but the one it came with when I got it is actually 7PK1867. Confused. I am trying to cure a squeal. I bought the 1888 and I have left...

Hi there, taken the plunge and got a td5. Love it. Found some useful tips and how-tos already on here. :) cheers.

Hi, Looking at buying my first land rover (always had japs in the past). I'm looking at 2000-2004 TD5 (7-seat) but I can't see what the differences are between the ones up for sale that are described as E, ES, GS or XS Is there somewhere I can check spec/options for a model and a year...