Thread: Advice to a new D2a ownwer

Obviously the thread title should be Advice... Not sure why the captial A is missing...

Hey mate.
Firstly, good choice of vehicle!.
Go the Nanocom first up. Not much you can't sort out with one in your tool kit.
I would have thought that the D2 would have had the edge on the manual Fender from a standstill. Maybe some issues there, don't know mines an R380.
But as you're probably aware, the Td5 responds very well to a little tuning...
Regards
Robbo

The V8 version will take off quite admirably from a standing start.

The V8 responds quite well to the right foot, no need for tuning.

The V8 is unmatched off road.

Dude you just got the wrong engine is all

Congratulations! I would start with a quick check a few of the most common 'weak' points of the D2a:

1. Reinforce the plastic fuel line where it goes over the chassis cross member just at the front edge of the fuel tank - this is where they usually rub through and leak (just ask Robbo)

2. Check the plug from the Fuel injection harness to the main harness has no oil at the join. If so, replace the injection harness.

3. If you have SLS, replace the airbags if they're original - past thier use by date by now.

Cheers
Simon

Originally Posted by Freightdog

The V8 version will take off quite admirably from a standing start.

The V8 responds quite well to the right foot, no need for tuning.

The V8 is unmatched off road.

Dude you just got the wrong engine is all

Yeah yeah.
The V8 is also unmatched at the fuel pump...for the wrong reasons.
You hitch up a van the size and weight as mine and let's do a few thousand K's and we will see who is crowing!. No need for tuning?, what tuning can you do with that V8 that will make it produce substantially more power and torque??? Just saying.
Regards
Robbo

Ok let's ignore and avoid back sliding into yet another v8 vs td5 debate...... Each to their own and I have owned both v8 and td5 vehicles.

X2 robotd5's comment! Get yourself a nanocom/ hawkeye or similar diagnostic device first. That way you can diagnose if you have a problem before trying to solve it by hit and miss parts replacement or spending big on mods only to find after the event it was a simple issue. With electronic systems these days, knowledge is king otherwise you are sailing blind without this diagnostic input.

From my direct experience getting a nanocom early in d2 ownership has paid for itself many times over vis a vis:
Diagnosis of a dead MAF sensor
Clearing and resolving SRS faults relating to dirty contacts.
Coding new keys and a SLS fob
Clearing and diagnosing M&S limp home lights.

All of which would have required many trips to the mechanic at far greater cost.

Cheers

Steve

Unless you have an ironclad guarantee that it has been done , replace the oil pump bolt with a new OEM one.

The other thing is that again unless it has been done recently , the Fuel Pressure Regulator will be leaking onto the starter . Replace the orings and gasket or whole regulator if the regulator itself is leaking.

I would also change all the radiator hoses , especially including the"secret" hose under the turbo. Also the thermostat.

Check the big plug on the front of the head is not leaking oil. if it is get a new oring or the oil will run down onto the alternator and gunge up the brushes. Ask me how I know. The oring details can be found by searching.

Check the engine mounts and if the mount rubber is resting on the hole in the middle of the bottom of the steel part of the mount replace them.
That should keep you occupied for a while.
Regards Philip A

Cheers guys.

Lots to get started with.

I know the Td5 is good, that's why I stuck with it

FPR is good, injector harness and engine loom were both done not long before I purchased her. Hoses all look and feel pretty good, the cam inspection plug at the front is alll good too. Fuel pipe has been replaced and conduit covered to prevent any further damage.

It had a fastidious owner and he has kept every receipt and paper sine original purchase.

I guess it will be Nannocom first and the rest can follow:-)

Thanks again for for everyone's help