Thread: TD5 engine life - discuss

One word for you fellas..........."ISUZU"

03, 130 DC
80,203km
Cluch master cylender at 1700, Warrenty
Air con regas at 4000, Warrenty
Most recent starting dramas,
New Battery $150
Glow plugs $103
Crank sencor $185
Starter motor $648
Spelling lessons $Free
Trip to Wondonga ot see Blknight.Aus (Dave)
Priceless

Now working fine.

My TD5 is a 1999 model April Build, bought as a demonstrator,been brilliant.
160,000 clocked up, items replaced
headlight protectors
bonnet protector 3 times,they are so fragile
Auto gear selector(Electronic) cracked
Fuel Pump, real pain in ****..$700.00 just for the pump
Brakes as you would expect
only use synthetic oil (Caltex)
Oils and filters chaged every 10, k
No oil leaks
no squeals
bloody comfy
better last me till I can afford another one
Pulled a many horse float with two big horses
cruises beautifully at 110klms
averages about 830 per tank, mainly country travel
I always have in the back of my mind though, when will I have to fork out to fix her.
keeping fingers crossed.
Would have any of that Jap crap..to damn expensive to repair
Friend swears by them, but always getting things replaced or repaired which you would think would be relatively inexpensive, but TOJO's
need a big credit card.
David Kemp
S11 TD5
S1 Disco V8
S111 SWB

As a counterpoint I have just got a new BF falcon company car, my old one had the gearbox replaced 1 week into warranty, the front end was completely shot, had 2 sets of rotors in it and the seat broke. All in 160,000 KM I think the thing about forums bringing the worst aspects of a vehicle are correct. I wonder how many people joined here initially looking for the answer to a problem?
I can also directly attribute some of my issues to the Canberra dealer, particularly on my TDI

Regards,
Tote

Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot

There has been some discussion that TD5's don't really last too long, and that they have numerous faults that develop after not too many k's.

So how about everyone with a high mileage td5 (ie over 100k) let us know how it's going. Please include a few details about.

1. How long have you had it?
2. Servicing?
3. Usage (towed the 3.5 trailer everyday)?
4. What has happened... ie head at 180k etc? OR is it all good?

Equally, please post if you are having a good run with it. I'd love to hear someone say I'm up to 300k and it hasn't been touched.

I think this could be very interesting

Is there going to be a evaluation of this data to find any common TD5 trends?

g day all .bought my td5 disco 7 months ago with 179ks on the clock.have had to replace so far ,f r disc rotors and pads.fuel regulator,reg gasket,wiper arm.have added on arb bullbar spots,2"old man emu lift kit,homemade roller drawerand black scotchtint.does a bit of beach work and drags a trailer loaded with 2ton of jarrah in winter quiet often ,so far no dramas touch wood.!

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sorry - should have mentioned the above book is available from newsagents...

No affiliation...but it is the best read I've had for $25...Toyota is the only make that fares well for long-term ownership...too bad they're so bland and boring to drive...