Thread: 4x4 Australia article on CRD problems incl TD5!

Wait till they do a write up on independent suspension. The D2 is terrible in that department

I thought it was a LUCAS developed fuel injection system.
I've just had mine out and I could have sworn they were marked LUCAS.
I've heard many people call it the first CRD. I think it's easy to to confuse a common fuel gallery as a CRD.
So what if the article got it wrong. Those that know, know! Generally a very reliable engine. As with any older motor, have to keep on top of servicing.
Best oil, best filters, best chance of a long life.

to any 4x4 action journos reading this .... when are you going to do a write up on td5's real bugbears you know .....snapped timing belts, problems with having to shim the valves ( all 20 of them), not to mention the balance shaft issue.
Contact me here and I'll tell all

Originally Posted by discorevy

to any 4x4 australia journos reading this .... when are you going to do a write up on td5's real bugbears you know .....snapped timing belts,

last time I checked td5s don't have belts !!!!!

Nor shims for 20 valves nor a balance shaft....

Originally Posted by Outback 1

last time I checked td5s don't have belts !!!!!

your right, it doesn't have belts, its only got the one.

you have no idea how frustrating it is trying to install a balance shaft, its bearings then timing it in properly and that's assuming you can get your hands on one.

I've still never managed to get the common rail-injector line union nuts to seat correctly.

as far as engine goes its probably about on par with a 4bd1-t no wonder ford discontinued it.

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

your right, it doesn't have belts, its only got the one.

you have no idea how frustrating it is trying to install a balance shaft, its bearings then timing it in properly and that's assuming you can get your hands on one.

I've still never managed to get the common rail-injector line union nuts to seat correctly.

as far as engine goes its probably about on par with a 4bd1-t no wonder ford discontinued it.

excellent I should've known you would have these bits in stock,along with humour bags .....apparently some vendors are nil stock atm

Originally Posted by discorevy

to any 4x4 australia journos reading this .... when are you going to do a write up on td5's real bugbears you know .....snapped timing belts, problems with having to shim the valves ( all 20 of them), not to mention the balance shaft issue.
Contact me here and I'll tell all

Despite all of this, they don't use much petrol.