sv: sv: sv: Broken down Land Rover 90 2,5 diesel turbo 1998 in Hjörring (19-08-2009 10:16:51)
Jens Jagd #4674, reg. øjyl
Hi Again.
To me that sounds rather rediculous! How would they know the overall state of the engine with only a compressiontest? Do yourself a big favour and try calling Tohuse Auto for a second opinion! To me the symptoms of white smoke, low or no compression sounds like a failed headgasket, and is a rather standard fault on the 2.5TD. I have tried it twice now, and a new headgasket costs around 300 DKK and would take about half a day to replace if nothing else is wrong with the engine.
To me it sounds like the guys in Hjørring have only little or no knowledge about your engine!
Regarding the question of a 200 or 300 TDI, you would have to look very long and hard to find one at the danish market since they are very popular motors for older defenders. And with the 300 TDI you have to find a new gearbox as well.
I really, really hope that you take a second advice, as it could spare you a vast amount of money if it is only a headgasketfailure!
Feel free to call me for further advice :-)
LR-regards
Jens Jagd