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Afternoon All, Removed the PUMP to VALVE BLOCK (corroded) pipe on my 1999 TD5 ACE system after it leaked away nearly all the fluid; fortunate that I was on short trip. I think it may have been previously replaced as it is split by a union inside the wheel arch. Bit of a fiddle but I thought I...

Dear All, My 1999 TD5 suffered an ACE failure today, piddling fluid down a couple of miles of lanes before a red flashing light and warning bell sounding. Back home I discovered one of the rear pipes perforated by corrosion where it joins the big valve block. Questions: Can I rig it somehow to...

Dear All, Just noticed this and measured 20mm difference in spring length. Question: I can't see any break in the coil spring so is there any other way this could come about. I expect it will be a spring problem but thought I would consult before getting out the spanners. TD5 1999V Pat

Dear All, The flexible buttons on all my keyfobs have dropped to bits. I bought a replacement for for a couple of quid but found it so poorly 'copied' that I even took the time to send it back.. The problem is with the stiffness of the rubber part. Also the key blade is a poor fit in the...

Dear All, Autumn is come to the leafy lanes of Staffordshire and, right on cue, my rear wiper has suddenly (no earlier signs of failure) stopped working. There is no power on the main motor plug (smaller two wire connector) when I operate the switch but I can see 12V on the larger 3 wire...

Dear All, Finally made the move to rural Staffordshire on retiring (originally living in Manchester). Seems to be affecting my brain as I cannot find the oil change interval for my TD5 (I think it is 6kmiles) in the works manual. Also I noticed that there is a rotor to be changed in a...

Dear All, The continuing saga of my pressurising cooling system, with thanks to the previous replies from the 'wise men'. Been running with the 'fat top hose' condition for the last six months. Finally decided to get the head gasket done by my local specialist. Strangely the advice was "well it...

Dear All, Just noticed that my gear change suddenly seems to have got a little less positive. Still completely driveable but seems to need a bit more care in selecting gear. I noticed this when I struggled to move across from neutral for 1/2 when pulling away. Does this indicate a problem...

Dear All, Just recently an for no obvious reason the ABS, TC, and Hill Descent (with audible warning) all light up amber. Vehicle drives fine and lights reset after switching off. Also the ACE light has always lit up (amber again) during a long drive. Anybody else seen this. Best, Pat

Dear All, Firstly: Advent Greetings Now the "here we go again" script;99 TD5 140,000 miles On the motorway after dark, sudden power loss which made me notice the temperature gauge was nearly in the red (normally rock solid never moves after warming up). Also noticed heater was blowing cold so...

Dear All, I think my 1999 TD5 may be developing an engine fault. Recently and occasionally it loses power, usually when cold, on acceleration. Having said that I also noticed the same with a hot engine during a motorway journey. The fault does not persist but I expect will not just go away. Any...

Dear All, Just removed an old hands-free kit from my 99 TD5 GS. A complicated little blighter but, after a bit of poking around, removed without problems. Strangely, it's power connection was to the interior fuse board and by a couple of spade terminals shoved into where (the manual showed) a...

Dear Chaps, Recently, after about 30 motorway miles, the ACE warning light came on amber. This is the second time it has happened on an identical journey and, after a rest at the end of the 75 mile trip it is no longer on. This is a 99 TD5 and I have no service record so don't know if the ACE...

Dear All, Some time ago I read pieces from several sources about adding 2-stroke to diesel, and benefits of such. Just before Christmas I finally bought a litre (£5 Tesco) and added about 500ml to my TD5 tank on fill-up. Snake oil? Well maybe, but there were some serious technical discussions...

Dear All, What is the secret to getting a Disco properly tracked, that is, correct tow-in AND steering wheel on centre when going straight ahead. I have owned a Discovery for some years now and dread any tracking check or adjustment as it usually ends with the wheel wrong and the mechanic...

Dear All, I have a 1999 TD5 which came without any owner handbooks. I now have a copy of the owners handbook but am looking for the booklet for the radio. Any suggestions? Best, Pat

Now owned the TD5 for just over a month and still very happy with it; pulls like a train; about 30mpg; and despite having ACE, EGR, and Cat seems to be behaving. I hope it all lasts till Spring when, as advised by our senior members, I will rectify at least the last two. Unfortunately a recent...

Dear All, About three years ago, and after many years of loyal service, my old 1992 TDi200 died. To be truthful I would have got it fixed (circumstances prevented DIY) but my wife told me it would not be a good idea. I really liked that car and, like many other women so did she; ride height...