Thread: If I buy a new D2a - What about this head issue?

Originally Posted by Fluids

Sorry about that ... Bit of friendly D2 jibing ...

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IMHO I don't think the porous head issue is as common as it's made out to be. You only ever hear of the ones that have the issue, and never about all the ones that don't have the issue ... Right ?

A quick check using the blotter/copy paper method and dripping the engine oil off the dipstick onto the paper and checking the bloom that develops would be a quick and nasty way of initially assessing wether there was diesel in the engine oil from a porous head or leaking injectors ....

How is the hunt progressing ? The 2 examples Dr Rock posted looked good.

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I agree - I think the concern about head issues with the D2a is overstated. I am sure there have been plenty who have been convinced they had a problem by a repairer when the actual problem could as been as simple as leaking injector washers (which coincidently would be fixed with a new head as you would fit new washers on the injectors at the same time).

Go for a well maintained, low KM D2a, give it a remap, and then you will passing the V8's at both the petrol stations and on the road..... (-;

Ooo Ooo he said V8 .... Can't help ourselves !

Can we ?



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well and truly off topic


Q: How is a golf ball different from a TD5?
A: You can drive a golf ball 200 metres.

Q: Why are there footpaths beside streets?
A: So TD5 owners have a safe place to walk home.

Q. Whats the difference between a TD5 and a Tampon?
A. A tampon comes with its own tow rope


Q. How do you make a TD5 accelerate 0-60 km/h in less than 15 seconds?
A. Push it off a cliff.

Q. What is found on the last two pages of every TD5 owners manual?
A. The bus timetable.



Q. What do you call a TD5 at the top of a hill?
A. A miracle?

Q. What do you call two TD5's at the top of a hill?
A. A mirage.


Q. How do you make a TD5 go faster downhill?
A. Turn the engine off.

Q. Why don't TD5's sustain much damage in front end collisions?
A. The tow truck takes most of the impact.


Q. Whats the difference between a TD5 and a shopping cart?
A. A shopping cart is easier to push.


Q. What did the V8 say to the TD5?
A. Would you like a tow home?

Off topic or not I did laugh out loud!

Originally Posted by clubagreenie

V8's pay for fuel.
Diesels pay for rebuilds.

362000kilometres not even a rebuild in sight for my td5
how's the ultra reliable V8 going
Couldn't resist

Not very nice things to say about TD5's, jeez. One of the best cars on the road in mho. Until you turn it into a submarine that is!!! Inside joke...

I love the V8's. Once combined a new Disco 3.9L short motor with reconditioned 3.5L EFI Rangie Heads and fitted to a RR Classic. The combination was incredible. Lots of fun, and quick between fuel stops. Sounded so good.

I love the Td5. With an uprated intercooler and a tuning box (remap would be better) accelerates as quick as a the stock D2 V8, and since new has already saved me over $50,000 in fuel - that saving is as much as the car cost when new. And at 479k, the only thing that needs a rebuild is the gearbox.

Been tempted to upgrade to a D3 but can't decide between the Jag V8 or the Tdv6. Head says Diesel. Heart says V8. May just have to settle for a TdV8 RRS. If only they fitted this to the D3. Now that would have been the ultimate combination.

I can tell you nothing else LR make will catch a 2010 V8 D4,, I dont care how many re-maps you stick in it....