Thread: Lost ACE fluid

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Originally Posted by onebob

I would pull the fuse to disable the system

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Pulling the fuse isn't enough. The ACE pump runs off the accessory belt and will be running dry regardless of pulled fuses.

I'd recommend getting it put on a flat tray truck if you can. There is a good chance you'll wreck the ACE pump otherwise. At $800 for a new one, plus installation and repair of any collateral damage I'd be avoiding that if at all possible.

The only way you should drive is if you can find a shorter accessory belt so you can bypass the ACE pump, you need to also pull the fuse if you do that.

Thanks for the quick responses guys, racv have a tow truck on the way. Purchased racv total care when I bought the Disco thought its not worth risking damage to the pump!
Thank you onebob and offtrack!

Originally Posted by chippyman

Thanks for the quick responses guys, racv have a tow truck on the way. Purchased racv total care when I bought the Disco thought its not worth risking damage to the pump!
Thank you onebob and offtrack!

Good call chippyman.

You've gotta love TotalCare. I haven't needed to call on it for the D2 - touch wood - but it's got me out of some dire situations with peugeots.

I carried a 8PK1560 trimmed to 7PK1560 to bypass the ACE pump on my TD5 in case of such emergencies.