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forever

Member Since: 16 Dec 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 72

Thoughts on this TD5

Looking to get a 110, found this one..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231571436712?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

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2nd Sep 2015 11:30am

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10360

It could have the 10p engine in, so you could be buying trouble, though i'd call them to see if it has had a later engine fitted....
I'd probably guess where this is built, it seems a lot of trouble to go to, to get forward facing seats.
I'd be thorough in looking at the history.
Looks good though, visually.

2nd Sep 2015 11:38am

forever

Member Since: 16 Dec 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 72

Thanks what are the engine differences, i.e.. what do i need to read up on to have an intelligent conversation with them

2nd Sep 2015 11:40am

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10360

This thread is currently running, which may help..Ask who did all the work, I'm guessing Simmonites !

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39681.html

2nd Sep 2015 11:46am

forever

Member Since: 16 Dec 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 72

Thanks...

2nd Sep 2015 12:20pm

110MGD

Member Since: 17 Oct 2013
Location: Wear Valley
Posts: 153

I would imagine with over 150,000 miles it'll have had the cyl head done. That's what GREENIs on about. Early 10p engines had plastic dowels holding the head in place that could cause movement this cracking the cyl head! Causing diesel to leak into the sump and in worse case a runaway engine. 2001 Td5 CSW (weekend and snow mobile) Plenty of lights, M/T tyres EGR delete, roofrack, swing away wheel carrier, snorkel.
2016 E220 CDI Night Edition Estate
2014 VW UP!
2x D3 and 1x D4 GONE

2nd Sep 2015 12:28pm

grumpy old git

Member Since: 16 Nov 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 153

I had a 10P in my old D2, head gasket went at about 120K due to the plastic dowels (two weeks BEFORE I bought it which is why they wanted it gone). I ran it for 6 years and over 100K, selling it on at 230K earlier in the year and it's still going strong. Didn't use any oil, and in fact it seems a better lump than the 15P I've got now.

2nd Sep 2015 1:50pm

forever

Member Since: 16 Dec 2013
Location: Surrey
Posts: 72

Had a chat with the guy, its the original engine, its not via the dealer but his own personal car (which is interesting).
The work was done by himself and various specialists for the respray etc, the rear tub was replaced to fit the later 08 tub in for the seat configuration.
Says its owes him 15k..
In two minds at the moment, as if its all been done right it will be a nice car, but i think i will need to budget for a engine overall at some point...

3rd Sep 2015 11:08am

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