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Great, pleased you solved the problem. Mudbagger2

Thanks for the info.

Hi, Sounds like a prop UJ. Take a look at the propshafts.

I replaced the clutch on my 110 Td5 (now thankfully replaced by a 110 300Tdi) only to have the same noise return a week later from the new thrust bearing. Advice, unless the clutch slips, leave it alone.

Don't know if you've bought a Defender yet, but if you are still looking, forget the Td5. Go for a really good 300Tdi, they are out there, but you'll have to pay good money. The Tdi is much more of a DIY friendly Land Rover. Would'nt worry so much about age, just overall condition.

Yep, go for the new Defender. I've had grief with the Td5 engine. The "new" Ford engine is a brilliant unit. It's what the Defender was waiting for after the demise of the 300Tdi.

If all that does not work, take the fuel tank out and remove the fuel pump. Theres a filter on the base of the pump which tends to get blocked over the years and because its not easy to get to is left 'til there's a problem. Short cut, you could carefully cut a hole in the floor above the fuel...

Brilliant BMW based engine, only couple of known problems. First, the oil pump disconnecting itself from its mount and subsequently losing oil pressure. Other problem are the electrics, basically the ECU that controls everything electrical. The mechanics apart from the regular servicing items...

Hi Sara, The 2.5turbo diesel engine as fitted in your Landie is n't the best of engines. As a n/a diesel it's slow, but otherwise fine and understressed. With the turbo, it's obviously quicker, but they are prone to burning oil, due to general wear. 100 k miles is about tops for these...

Thanks, I'll take a look. Mudbagger2 :D

Hello, Sounds like a problem with the fuel pump. Is your car a Discovery automatic with a 300Tdi? Regards, Mudbagger

Hi Fellow Landie Fans, Found chance to join the forum at long last. I have a 1998 110 300Tdi County (dont see much of this as the wife uses it all the time) and an ex MOD lhd lightweight which I bought from LD & TC Willett in Grantham a few years ago and it's still giving good service...