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TD5 Porous Head – Anyone had this (very) expensive fault? Following on from my blown turbo post and diesel in the engine oil sub post on Monday (Defender forum) my mechanic has phoned me today to say he has identified the cause of my problem. I have a porous head around number 2 injector. Total...

Many thanks both. As mine is a 2005 TD5 I hope the head is the newer revised design. Turner Engineering tell me they have new 'spanish heads' which are much stronger than any LandRover part and have them in stock at around £1500 delivered - I am on my knees hoping its just the washer and...

I now have the diesel in engine oil problem... have put up a new post as it seems I may need a new head and would appreciate any advice on the new design fromTurner Engineering

Following on from my spectacular turbo explosion yesterday on the A55, I have now found that I have the diesel in engine oil problem. Short options on strip down may be new seals (best case scenario) or a new head (worst case scenario). Question is... just how common is this mode of failure (I...

Thanks very much - shes with the delaer tonight and I will know more tomorrow, I'll make sure to ask when they phone.

Bit of advice any one please... just meandering along the A55 today at a steady 60 in my 61,000 mile 2005 TD5 90 when all of a sudden something let go and the engine started to race with huge clouds of smoke... I stopped in a few seconds pulled in the clutch and tried to turn the engine off with...

Sikaflex-291 Fast Cure Marine Adhesive and Sealant, its absolutely superb, with a reasonable handling time and fast quick cure to a waterproof flexible seal. Avoid getting it on your hands it’s a bugger to shift... Have a look here for the datasheet and you can pick it up on eBay for about 7:50...

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Its answered else ware but if you use a combination of “dum-dum” and Sikaflex-291 which is superb for this type of work, fill in above the door seals and make sure you check the roof panel seal (if it’s a hardtop) I have also used some Captain Tollys Creeping Leak Seal around...

I had the exact same problem with my 2005 90 and luckily whilst the 90 was still under the cover of land rover technicians. They came out to see me at home and the symptoms were engine firing and not starting and temperature gauge going over to hot when the engine was cold. The source of this...

I had the exact same problem with my 2005 90 and last summer whilst fixing the leaking door seals, I managed to get some marine grade sealant and adhesive in the roof lining via the door headlining and in from the interior light fixing – once it’s in place you just need to hold the lining in...

Thanks - but any idea what the password is to open these PDFs?

Thanks Charles - will do.

Thanks - yes I know... but this was more a gulping from the air intake vent on the RH wing - no sign of water inthe airbox or pipework and the airbox dump valve and filter are dry... very odd

After a few days of snow and mud I noticed a strange gurgling and gulping sound from the engine air intake on my 2005 TD5. I don’t have a raised air intake but looking at the air feed pipework, apart from one loose clip just below the air box, I could not find any obvious leaks. I have checked...

I can highly recommend the PSM-1 Mount fromm 4x4 CB.Com, I have one and its easy to fit and looks neat and waterproof. I also got a quick realse mount and can swap from my 5 foot springer to a little rubber airial really easily Have a look at Vehicle Aerial Mounts - Assorted Vehicle Mounts -...

I assume thats 'JV Likes' then... a shame some good people there (eddi, Andy etc). I can however highly recommend B G Landrovers who are in Crockers Ash, HR9 6DW. Paul and Sally run the workshop and if you phone Sally on 01600 691202 tell them Gary from Brecon sent you...

Thanks Paul, all I need now is someone to talk too... very quiet out there.

On the same thread I have installed my new CB and done the checks with the SWR Meter and with my whip aerial I get a reading of around 0.3 – I am suspicious that this is just too good to be true or could I be that lucky first time round... On my stubby rubber aerial the reading is around 1 so I...

Thanks - got it sorted Land Rover Genuine Parts Wide JATE Ring (ZXC9435) for only £20 for the dealer... smashing