Thread: TD5 Cracked Bore on Number 1

Originally Posted by Keppmeister

TD5 cracked block !!
I have been stripping down the Disco chasing the cause of running rough and lots of coolant in the sump. Head came off and went for pressure tests

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Next oil cooler apart to inspect and reseal

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Next checking the bores and measure piston protrusions. Here is where I found a big problem . Number 1 Piston has no protrusion. So bent con rod I recon . Next while inspecting bore found a large crack between bore and coolant gallery. This is where all the coolant is getting in.
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So I’m thinking head gasket went , cylinder filled and hydraulic locked causing damage

So I guess the block is a boat anchor now . Any one had one repaired with a liner ?

Any TD5 bottom ends for sale or just get another complete engine ??

I have a Td5 bottom end you can have for free....had a leaking head gasket which ever so slighty tweaked No1 rod.

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Converting to a 4BD1T.