Thread: Advice on new second hand Series 2 1999 TD5

Oh and a new front tail shaft replaced not because of off road work damage (it has done none apparently), but as it was recommended as the joints can dry up on this model......

Sounds a bit rich. And the low k's is not necessarily a good indicator - a car with higher mileage with good maintainance history may last longer. There are people on this forum who have paid less than 15k for good Td5 D2's.
The good thing about the early Td5's is that you get the center diff lock. The bad thing is that they had a reputation for having problems with the fuel injection electrical harness - oil wicks up the harness and gets to the sensors which start giving false readings making the ECU have fits. However I've heard this happening to later models too. And it seems the cost of a replacement harness has come down drastically - I think I heard of figure of around $300 (can any one confirm?)
Good luck,
Cheers,
Taz.

Yeh does sound a bit pricey. I paid $18000 for my 02 TD5. Auto, with bull bar..... I'd do some shopping.
saying that its a dam nice truck.

If it has done no off-roading,why the fitting of the CDL acuator?????
They are only fitted to improve the already very good off-road capability!!!!!!
The unis on the front tailshaft can be a problem.
Search the following on this site for more D2 problems.
try OIL IN THE HARNESS,HEAD GASKETS,FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR,THE 3 AMIGOS(traction control/abs/hdc lights on).
Not trying to put you off,love my D2,but they can be a can of worms.
Do lots of post reading and go in with both eyes WIDE OPEN!!!!
Goodluck.
Andrew

Chazb,

Like you I had decided on a Disco S11 Td5 . Spent a lot of time searching forums and came to the conclusion that all 4X4's are expensive to maintain .There seems to be a love or hate relationship for the Pommy brand. I found my Td5 in Melbourne and after cheching it best I could decided to buy it. Guy was asking for $19500 with only 123,000km and fitted with Bullbar and IPF driving lights - I offered him $17,000 and he accepted. After getting it cheched by local mechanic he confirms it is a pretty good one so hope this helps you decide about pricing.

Cheers
Peaches

I have a '99 Manual TD5 Disco and bought it from a dealer 3 years ago for $24,000 with 90,000 k's on it. Also took out an aftermarket warranty with it which paid for around $4000 worth of repairs including new injector harness due to oil in it, new radiator etc etc - I recomend getting after market waranty if you can for as long as you can. As mentioned already, ALL cars have issues, so just make sure you get one with a full service history, ask how often the oils are changed etc etc. I have spent a small fortune on my car both in modifying and repairing it but I love the thing to death and am unlikely to ever part with it as somtimes, your bettter with the devil you know if you know what I mean.
Sounds a bit too expensive even if it is in great nick with SLS, and as suggested do searches in this forum as you will find almost everything you need to know about the early TD5's.

Good luck and let us know how you go.

Aye, Mick

Well, I didnt go ahead with the manual 99 TD5, price wouldn't come down and I wasn't 100% about the car anyway.

So I am still looking, and am off to check out this white 2001 TD5 today:

http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...262&make_id=18

Its a bit more than I was hoping to spend, but it's pretty clean, also it doesnt have any extras fitted which is a shame, but gives me the opportunity to get what I want at a later stage I guess.

Anyway I have a couple of questions please.....

Are you able to tell from the VIN whether it has CDL fitted (I think I am right in saying fitted, but not activated - as opposed to a kit which, from the dash/gears, I didnt see anything like a kit/lever)? If not how do I check the actual build date - is it imprinted on the chassis/transfer casing somewhere?

Either oil or fuel is leaking from somewhere, dripping over the transfer casing (I think its the transfer casing! Large bronze coloured casing near the front of the car, at the back of the engine, close to the road!?). Is this something to be worried about? I mentioned it to the dealer and he said he'll get it fixed up.

Thanks,
Chaz.

Hi Chazb,,

not trying to scare you
forewarned is forearmed
go here,,
read EVERYTHING marked D2
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/forumdisplay.php?f=116,,

I liked my disco so much,,
I bought another one