What to look for in a 99 D2 TD5 Auto

**owoodland** · 8th March 2007, 09:03 PM

So in continuing my vague quest to replace my increasingly tired (tiresome?) D1 I came across a 99 D2 TD5 in the paper today. $16,000 asking price. The guy tells me that it has 195,000 km. Apparently it has the (complete) service books. Has had 'a couple of oil leaks and some water leaks' repaired, but no major work in the last 50,000 (duration of guy's ownership).

I'm sure this has been asked before, but what are some quick pointers on what to look for in a D2 of this type and vintage? Sure fire ways of finding head problems?

How are the autos in these things? Durable?

I'm meant to go and have a look tomorrow night and forewarned is forearmed as they say.

**Pedro_The_Swift** · 8th March 2007, 09:08 PM

I'll let LandyAndy tell you about '99 Td5's--

These auto's are top class and very smart,

just make sure it drops into top (on low throttle) around 60kph,,

**MickG** · 8th March 2007, 09:13 PM

Not sure about the auto but I have a '99 TD5 manual with 150,000 on it and I love it. Nothing major yet that wasn't covered under warranty.

Good luck and let us know how you go.

**LandyAndy** · 8th March 2007, 09:22 PM

Good price,mine was $14990 with 198000ks,now 215000ks.
Bear in mind,plastic head studs,oil in the harness and all the other probs.Ive had to fix EM!!!!
At least with mine I went in knowing the D2TD5 issues and took the gamble,ok Ive had the oil in the harness,head gasket,fuel pressure reg but I love the beast!!!!Cheap buy but GOOD BUY!!!!
Andrew

**DEFENDERZOOK** · 8th March 2007, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Good price,mine was $14990 with 198000ks,now 215000ks.
Bear in mind,plastic head studs,oil in the harness and all the other probs.Ive had to fix EM!!!!
At least with mine I went in knowing the D2TD5 issues and took the gamble,ok Ive had the oil in the harness,head gasket,fuel pressure reg but I love the beast!!!!Cheap buy but GOOD BUY!!!!
Andrew

what.....?
no oil pump bolt.....?

**owoodland** · 9th March 2007, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Good price,mine was $14990 with 198000ks,now 215000ks.
Bear in mind,plastic head studs,oil in the harness and all the other probs.Ive had to fix EM!!!!
At least with mine I went in knowing the D2TD5 issues and took the gamble,ok Ive had the oil in the harness,head gasket,fuel pressure reg but I love the beast!!!!Cheap buy but GOOD BUY!!!!
Andrew

So can you replace the plastic head studs with steel?

What about this oil pump bolt?

Sounds as though there are a few things to do on any TD5 as soon as you get it to keep it in good order?

How did you score one for $15k? That's really cheap.

**PhilipA** · 9th March 2007, 11:17 AM

It's plastic head locating dowels that locate the head from side to side. Plastic studs would be unusual although one could argue that stretch bolts are "plastic".
Regards Philip A

**owoodland** · 9th March 2007, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by PhilipA

It's plastic head locating dowels that locate the head from side to side. Plastic studs would be unusual although one could argue that stretch bolts are "plastic".
Regards Philip A

Toyota 1uz V8 uses plastic bolts to secure the bearing caps on the con rods, apparently. All to do with weight saving

**Scouse** · 9th March 2007, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by owoodland

Toyota 1uz V8 uses plastic bolts to secure the bearing caps on the con rods, apparently. All to do with weight saving

One of the highest stress points in an engine & they choose to fit plastic bolts there !!

**BigJon** · 9th March 2007, 03:37 PM

They might be refering to plastic as stretch to yield.

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