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darren m · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:02 Post subject: what a idiot i,ve been

sorry lads , i have sinned Embarassed

, yesterday i bought a landrover disco , well my wife did , i,ve still got my trooper Razz

so dont shoot me .
Any way guess what we have a problem !!!!.
took the landy out for a longer drive last night , and when warmed up after say 10 miles , started to notice the "oil can " light on the dash coming on when at low revs and siting at idle , it goes off when you pull away and up the revs .
i checked the oil level and its ok , the water temp stayed at about 1/2 way , the motor starts and runs ok .
what could be causeing this .
Anyone ???
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:::Matski::: · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:09 Post subject:

Low oil pressure, I would have thought.

Chris B · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:11 Post subject:

What engine is it? I know the Td5 motors have problems with their oil pumps etc... worth getting checked as they should have been fixed under recall.
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Chris B · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:12 Post subject:

http://www.amanet.co.uk/td5oilpumpfailure.htm
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darren m · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:23 Post subject:

its an old one 1996 N plate , but mint condition , lovely to drive , but problems already ( also as oil leak Crying or Very sad

suprise on my driveway ).

unlike the trooper there is no oil pressure gauge , the mrs loves the car , but i did try and talk her into the 3.0TD trooper we looked at , but she was worried about the engine recall buisness.
so what to do ???.
could try and demand money back , but i know i wont find another like this for £3000 or start spending .

Anyone know how to check the oil pressure , what would cause it to be low when warmed up .
Any one know if the is a pressure switch/plug to replace

thanks all
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93 SWB 3.1Turbo Duty intercooler

99 LWB 3.0 TD Citation

2000 LWB 3.0 / 3.1TD Duty conversion

Chris B · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:31 Post subject:

Did you buy it private or trade? If you bought it off a trader take it back ... if you bought it private you could have a polite word... but you dont really have much in the way of warranty. Being the older engine (200 or 300tdi) they are pretty bomb proof and so its probably just a few seals.
Mike from www.landyworld.co.uk posts here very so often ... he migh have an idea.
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darren m · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 18:11 Post subject:

it was a private sale Crying or Very sad

, any one know about consumer rights the law etc Rolling Eyes

Also will this landy have a timing belt or timing chain
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93 SWB 3.1Turbo Duty intercooler

99 LWB 3.0 TD Citation

2000 LWB 3.0 / 3.1TD Duty conversion

markymoan · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 18:16 Post subject:

Private sale or not, if it was a known issue that was not disclosed i'm sure you have rights.
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Topvaux · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 18:41 Post subject:

He may theoretically have rights in law, Moany, but it's enforcing them that's the problem. It's likely to be costly and/or time consuming to pursue through the courts, although the Small Claims Court might be worth a try.

I'd pop round for a firm but friendly chat with a big mate or two to lend a little persuasion and hold my hand out for some compensation or my money back.........

Peej · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 21:31 Post subject:

No shame in having a Land Rover, I have one and have had others. Just don't tell any one, keep it our secret Wink

Tdi's have timing belt, generally a good engine, if looked after. The 300 tdi had an issue shedding timing belts, which was cured by fitting modified pulleys. I'm afraid they can leak a bit. Not
necessarily doom and gloom on oil pressure, has it had filter and oil change?
It could just be a weak pressure switch or electrical glitch. You can get capillary pressure gauges which screw in and I think tend to be more accurate.

Peter Bonnell · ***** Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 621 Location: Rotherham

Oh dear you've bought a weekend car Shocked

use it at the weekend then spend all week fixing it Rolling Eyes

brains · ****** Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 897

while we are on confesions (should make this a stiky)i have a trick i pull on people even when i know there is a problem , this is when writeing out a reciept i put sold as seen so that there is no come back , and thats also leagle too , sorry but a fact none of the less.

markymoan · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 23:48 Post subject: Re: what a idiot i,ve been

brains · ****** Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 897

just goes to show you dont know every thing Embarassed

darren m · Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 19:19 Post subject:

thanks lads -- ordered oil sender unit , oil and filter change will follow.
its going to be my wifes car , tow horse trailer etc , but after driving it
i rather like this landy Embarassed

, its got some nice refinements unlike the turbo duty which is you have to admit a bit agric Wink

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93 SWB 3.1Turbo Duty intercooler

99 LWB 3.0 TD Citation

2000 LWB 3.0 / 3.1TD Duty conversion