Thread: Tools to prep a recently purchased TD5

I'm no expert in land rover maintenance but i am highly versed in flying with a tool bag. A small bag with only the bare minimum can quickly blow out your baggage allowance. I'd almost suggest leave your tools at home and get a cheap combo tool bag/set from supercheap auto or similar. As long as it has hex heads, a 1/2 inch drive ratchet and some basic sockets upto 24 you should be able to drain all the fluids.

Make sure that the aircon drains have been extended to not drip on the XYZ switch and onto the double Cardan joint on the front driveshaft, and if the drain drips onto the front driveshaft, then I would suggest taking a new driveshaft with you.
Having read a few accounts of people buying D2s then the driveshaft dying on the way home , it is a show stopper without a diff lock. I see it is a 2004 so you have a difflock. (BTW it is a bitch to undo the driveshaft nuts without the special slim tool)

Mine even died luckily at my house, after 8 years with diverted drains. Once the damage is done it is done.

Check that the fan pulley bearing is tight and change a squeaking idler pulley. take a spare multi belt unless you are satisfied it is reasonably new.

Take some 7MM? fuel hose and some jubilee clips in case the fuel line wears through in front of the tank. ( I had this happen on the GRR)

Basically you can live with engine and Fuel Pressure Regulator oil leaks, and even a rear output shaft leak or diff pinion seal leaks will probably last until you get home.

Finally pay for premium Motoring club membership which includes long tows and accommodation and rental car. LOL.
Regards PhilipA

Just out of curiosity- where’s the other side of the country if your in Adelaide

Auto or manual?

I'd buy a cheap metric tool kit containing spanners, basic 3/8" socket set, hammer, pliers and screwdrivers when I got there. I'd take a 13mm sump plug spanner/socket; 3/8" breaker bar; 3/8" torque wrench; 3/8" extension(s); the transfer case needs a torx bit to remove it's plugs, iirc, so get hold of the right size and type before going for that; A wide mouth shifter for diff fills and miscellaneous; a 7 and 8 mm 1/4" drive or equivalent socket on a screwdriver handle for possible worm clamps on the cooling system; a 10mm and 11 mm flare nut spanner for brake and clutch nipples; and a oil filter removal tool that works in a confined space; and finally a decent philips and flat blade screw driver. I'd probably also throw in a small metric allen key set just in case.

That should just about allow a full roadside rebuild

Personally. I’d take nothing.
Go buy when you get there.

I’d also just check the fluid levels in the engine,
Fix that squeaky idler,
Check the front shaft for play.

Send it….


Then do all the fluids at home.

If it cannot make it 3000km it’s got bigger problems.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Make sure that the aircon drains have been extended to not drip on the XYZ switch and onto the double Cardan joint on the front driveshaft, and if the drain drips onto the front driveshaft, then I would suggest taking a new driveshaft with you.
Having read a few accounts of people buying D2s then the driveshaft dying on the way home , it is a show stopper without a diff lock. I see it is a 2004 so you have a difflock. (BTW it is a bitch to undo the driveshaft nuts without the special slim tool)

Mine even died luckily at my house, after 8 years with diverted drains. Once the damage is done it is done.

Check that the fan pulley bearing is tight and change a squeaking idler pulley. take a spare multi belt unless you are satisfied it is reasonably new.

Take some 7MM? fuel hose and some jubilee clips in case the fuel line wears through in front of the tank. ( I had this happen on the GRR)

Basically you can live with engine and Fuel Pressure Regulator oil leaks, and even a rear output shaft leak or diff pinion seal leaks will probably last until you get home.

Finally pay for premium Motoring club membership which includes long tows and accommodation and rental car. LOL.
Regards PhilipA

I think the "Premium Motoring Club Membership" is all you need because if it won't do 1,500K you've been sold a dud. Just take it easy in stages and check all is ok under the bonnet every stop. Good luck.

Might i add a cheap OBD2 scanner. Your o4 will have the plug just above your left knee on the driver's side.
Plenty of them on ebay that will work with any number of apps. No need to spend more than $30.

Very handy to keep an eye on coolant temps in real time and clear any fault codes should they come up.

Good luck

Originally Posted by shayne86

Might i add a cheap OBD2 scanner. Your o4 will have the plug just above your left knee on the driver's side.
Plenty of them on ebay that will work with any number of apps. No need to spend more than $30.

Very handy to keep an eye on coolant temps in real time and clear any fault codes should they come up.

Good luck

If it's a TD5 the OBD2 scanners won't do much, RPM and throttle I think is about all.