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I agree with that totally. I currently have both and the TD5 does drive and feel better on the road, its quieter and smoother as the 300 tdi is quite agricultural, that said they are very reliable, pulls like a train and easy to maintain. Its a tough decison all down to your intended use and of...

I would be tempted to put a polythene bag over the dizzy and tiewrap it around the base, problem solved at least until you sort the HG out.

I think the problem of cost arises when urgency is the key driver, if you have a bulb go out and do not have a spare, and had already planned to perhaps upgrade, you tend to take the easy route.....your local motor shop. Personally, I would not buy a fuse from them and it is not because of the...

Ooooops, glad you re-iterated that point, erm lets see now, crawler board, light and divers helmet.:doh: I will definirely go through the routine with the gear selector, thanks again.:)

I was in normal road mode 'D' and high and on tarmac, but seem to drive home OK. My garage drive is also quite steep and that now causes it to light both these lights. I am hoping once I check and top up the fluid, all will be good again especially as the TD5 is so much more quieter to drive...

Before spending too much money on 'niceties' I would check the vehicle over thoroughly for the dreaded rust first, in all the usual places plus the not so usual places. So many people by these vehicles, get totally blown away with there road presence and off road agility, they then spend a mint...

I have both at the moment, only because I bought the 300tdi auto last year and it has been magnificent, even towing a huge twin axle Lunar caravan it has been returning 25 mpg, but that said they are a bit noisey compared to the TD5. I have taken the EGR off and the 300 really does fly. The TD5...

Halfords can be great or grim, it is a bit of a 'try it and see' thing when problems arise. My battery failed after 10 months and of course the receipt went into hiding, but when I took it back to Halfords, they tested the battery, confirmed it was duff and then gave me a new one, no hassle...

Is this a good unit or a weakness on this vehicle. I was out in the disco Friday evening and came to a very steep incline, and 2 lights came on, one was the sports mode indicator and one the light to the left with 'M' on it.:( I immediately returned home and it seem to be driving OK. Could this...

I don't but the garage from where I bought the TD5 also buys a lot of insurance jobs, which from the forecourt is not obvious, but the electric radiator fan was siezed on mine and he sent me out the back to the workshop to collect a replacement. I was shocked to see about 30 TD5's and about the...

Brilliant chaps, :) I have access to another ECU from a 2003 TD5 so will give it a try. I will let you know the outcome.

Can you change the ECU on an early TD5 (2000) for a later TD5, say 2003 which then makes it easier to tune via chipping.

Can you be more specific, the only tractor oil I can find is 15w30 grade.

What unit have you aquired and from where please. :)

I bought one of these for my Disco 2 which have real letters stuck to a backing sheet and after looking at it for about a week, I let my local bodyshop fit 'em, made a nice job. Could you not do a dry run and then mark it position with masking tape ready for the final and most difficult bit...

Don't like the sound of that, white smoke......two things associated with white smoke and both are not good news I'm afraid, one is head gasket, and the second is turbo seal failure. I don't suppose it will run long enough to see if it is losing water, it would be good to get it pressure tested...

I can't work out who is squeeling most here, the car or its owner.;)

Could it be MAF problems, usually caused by damp, check your air filter.

Obviously the best thing is to keep starting and moving it which will keep the transmission in good nick. You did not stated if it was auto or manual but in both cases moving the vehicle regularly will either stop a manual clutch from welding itself to the flywheel or in the case of an auto...

It does sound like fuel starvation and as previously stated make sure the vent in the fuel tank is not blocked, but I would also inspect your fuel lines just in case it has been damaged / dented by off roading and causing a restriction. Obviously you have checked for leaks as this would also...