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yep.
I like to think that I have just about got my machine to the reliable stage. Sure there are a few things that I need to keep an eye on, but will be replacing in due coarse.
Looking forward to getting out and about, rather than just a tow truck for the dirt bikes.
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Originally Posted by AndrewMilne
Its not tedious or ho-hum at all Andrew.
No-one on this site likes to hear of a breakdown, in fact most of us spend our leisure time trying to stop it happening by posting on here!
and that last line was not aimed at you--;)
it was just general exasperation at a problem widely known. How any company that purports itself to be a land Rover specialist could not know of it is part of that exasperation.
Hopefully its just new bearings;)
Fair enough, and thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift
Andrew
I had a TD5 big end go in 2011. Before I bought it a new oil cooler had been fitted, and I think either the oil level had been run low, or it had been contaminated, but it went bang. The oil pump bolt was still attached. Like you I spent more than it was worth fixing it, only to have another engine to go bang in 2012 due to dirty fuel picked up on the Nullabor. My enthusiasm for Discoverys and TD5s waned decidedly at that point, and I virtually gave it away to a forum member.
Jeff
:rocket:
No answer,Quote:
Originally Posted by roverv8
well, i can't see how a big end would just give up on a nice strong bottom end like a TD5 without something else going on, (apart from oil pump bolt)
I suspect at some stage in the engines life cracked copper washers on the injectors or a crack in the head around 1 or any of the injectors...
Running 5w or even 10w oil & a little diesel adding to the oil doesn't take much to thin out :o
No oil copes with fuel dilution, regardless of weight, base oils or additive package.Quote:
Originally Posted by roverv8
True, no oil copesQuote:
Originally Posted by rick130
but 5w oil is thinner to start off with, thats not the point of my comments.
im just adding to something yet talked about here.
"Diesel in the oil"
Hi Roverv8,Quote:
Originally Posted by roverv8
I did actually reply to the question you initially raised about oil level. It was in Post #18 of this thread (3rd August). A few weeks before the Big-end bearing failure, the oil cooler was modified, and the engine oil replaced, as well as both oil filters. I did notice that the oil level was a bit above the "Full" notch on the dipstick when I collected the car, but not by a lot. After the bearing failure, I don't think it was any higher (and there was still plenty there). Also, there was no oil in the coolant or milkiness in the oil, after the event. Am I right in thinking that FUEL in the oil would not be visually obvious, but would increase the oil level?
Regards, Andrew
Apologies, I missed your response.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndrewMilne
Yes, it would be hard to tell unless oil level rises,
but if an owner was suspect on this, regular visual & feeling the oil viscosity from the dipstick could give a clue....
There's a good test for fuel in the oil, however you should be able to smell if there's fuel in the oil.
I always wipe mine on one of a pile of napkins I keep in the car, and check for 'rings' in the oil, with the fuel being lighter coloured around the edges.
Have a look here for tests on fuel in the oil.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...ure-td5-6.html