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tazmarkuk



Member Since: 24 Jan 2012
Location: Birmingham
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England 2000 Defender 110 Td5 HT Chawton White
TD5 Breathing problems
My TD5 engine has started to show signs of breathing out the oil filler cap and dipstick tube, I've looked into diesel compression testers but can't find one that will work on the TD5 engine, does any one know of a kit that will fit the TD5.
Secondly is there any way identifying, if it's valve guides or worn bores before taking the head off?
What's the best solution if the bores are worn, rebore or a secondhand engine?

Personally I would go down the rebore route just for peace of mind, providing the company is reputable one.
Post #484116 21st Dec 2015 8:45am
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martindavis



Member Since: 10 Nov 2015
Location: Cumbria
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United Kingdom 1999 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
Hi could it be injector seals giving off diesel vapour run the engine with the rocker cover off to see if its anything you can see
Post #484300 21st Dec 2015 10:27pm
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tazmarkuk



Member Since: 24 Jan 2012
Location: Birmingham
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England 2000 Defender 110 Td5 HT Chawton White
I had thought about the injector seals but as I had replaced them about 3 years ago and18,000 miles thought they would be OK. Defiantly worth a look, could it be that simple, fingers crossed, thank you
Post #484356 22nd Dec 2015 8:41am
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adseybear



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What sort of mileage are you looking at on your engine? 2003 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Belize Green - "Betty"
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Post #484421 22nd Dec 2015 12:04pm
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tazmarkuk



Member Since: 24 Jan 2012
Location: Birmingham
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England 2000 Defender 110 Td5 HT Chawton White
Not sure of the mileage on engine, clocks have 187000, but it has had a later 15P engine fitted, the motor is a 2000 MY, I was told the original engine had the oil pump bolt issue at around 87,000. The vehicle was owned by EDF energy, however know one had the information if a new engine was fitted or a second hand one. I've own the car nearly 5 years and the guy I bought it off had it for two years, he bought it direct from EDF, the later engine had already been installed.
Post #484463 22nd Dec 2015 2:14pm
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