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  1. 23rd December 2014, 08:22 PM #1
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    ACE worth keeping ???

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    On Saturday noticed an oil leak from the front ACE actuator boot.Dropped in local mechanics who confirmed my fear the actuator will need replacing, and quoted $290 for a replacement part.Whilst looking on-line for a cheaper replacement have come across ACE removal kits.Question I have is have any of you removed your ACE and regretted it .My discovery is a 99 td5 on coils with a lift kit and larger tyres ,all installed by previous owner .Will I notice a large difference in ride quality ,as opposed to paying the dollars to maintain the ACE.


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  2. 23rd December 2014, 08:28 PM #2
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    my ace has been leaking for about 4 years now.

    I just top it up every so often.

    I don't know if you throw your D2 around corners like I do , (just to **** other drivers off who think the Disco can't corner well) but I'd hate to not have mine.

    my ACE is working perfectly...it just leaks.....very noticeable when I go bush as all the dust clusters around.
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  3. 23rd December 2014, 09:10 PM #3
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    I removed the ace due to numerous problems, no regrets

    Yes you will notice the extra body roll flying around roundabouts.

    Vehicle reliability is paramount for me...
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    Put it this way, people who don't have ACE and drive one with ACE fitted WANT ONE.

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    Mine has been "weeping" for about 7 years now. Occasional top up and still works well. Took a low km D2a without ACE for a test drive and immediately could feel the difference - the lurch was back!. And mine has all the original suspension bushes and done 475k so probably not as good as it could be but still handled and drove much better.

    My guess you will regret removing. Finding a Td5 with ACE makes it special in my mind.
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  6. 23rd December 2014, 09:36 PM #6
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    Keep it. worth every penny
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  7. 23rd December 2014, 09:37 PM #7
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    I love the ACE! And as a $4k option I'd be repairing it on my Disco.
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  8. 23rd December 2014, 10:03 PM #8
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    Thanks for the feedback.Its the only disco I've driven,and do love the way it handles.Mainly towing a trailer for work ,so can't throw it around as much as I would like.Leaking a fair bit of fluid ,so looks like i'll chase up a new actuator .


    Thanks very much Mark
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  9. 23rd December 2014, 10:23 PM #9
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    Yes!
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  10. 23rd December 2014, 10:41 PM #10
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    You can always pull the fuse and see how the d2 behaves without ace, I had to do that for week while waiting for replacement sway bar link (the drivers side rear had snapped at the upper ball) and I could not stand it. 'what I need to slowdown for that corner ffs' You realise very quickly how much ace improves your on road driving experience in the D2. Also keep in mind ACE turns off in low range under 40 kph (I think thats the speed) so its like automatic sway bar disconnects.
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