Marcellus Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Just a quick question...........I've just bought a 2001 TD5 Defender which has done 86,000 miles. Seems to run fine and so far hasn't missed a beat (750 miles in 2 weeks). That said I've noticed that when I start it up quite a lot of white smoke comes out of the exhaust....is this the sign of something serious or just one of those things?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealboss Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Don't know if this is any help but my 2001 TD5 starts without any smoke, don't even get any smoke if I put my foot flat down when driving.. My Disco has done 76,000 Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muther Trucker Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 if it makes you feel any better my 1989 2.5td 110 kicks out alternating clouds of black, white and blue smoke on startup, sometimes so bad you cant see behind you... might be summat to do with the veg oil.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Could be your turbo on its way out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landowner Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Try testing the heater (glow) plugs , it may be time to put new ones in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcellus Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Try testing the heater (glow) plugs , it may be time to put new ones in. Good thinking I'll check when they were last replaced (it's got fsh) what sort of mileage should glow plugs last?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 First check the glow plugs. If the problem persists, get a compression check done. White smoke on startup is normally caused by low compression, but don't get worried until you have tried the glows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 The last time mine td5110 99 mod started coughing white smoke, I had to think twice. And guess what!! I had filled it up with Petrol!! Done that lately? Petrol in Diesel tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzie1989 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I don't get white smoke... but a few black puffs. If I then rev the engine to 1400ish I get plumes of blue smoke sometimes - and I've given up finding out what that is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Just a quick question...........I've just bought a 2001 TD5 Defender which has done 86,000 miles.Seems to run fine and so far hasn't missed a beat (750 miles in 2 weeks). That said I've noticed that when I start it up quite a lot of white smoke comes out of the exhaust....is this the sign of something serious or just one of those things?? Dont use the throttle when starting ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcellus Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 an update (for those that care) :cry: A friend who owns a garage has had the TD5 in and checked the glow plug and they all look ok, as we're out to the Alps soon I asked him to give it a good service ready for the winter...... As he started we had a peek in the water header tank thing (sorry I'm not technically minded at all) and we found it full of a oil:water mix......more oil than water :cry: :cry: head gasket?????? So how many hours does it take for a good mechanic to change a head gasket and is there anything else I should get him to do at the same time?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_neutron Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 an update (for those that care) :cry:A friend who owns a garage has had the TD5 in and checked the glow plug and they all look ok, as we're out to the Alps soon I asked him to give it a good service ready for the winter...... As he started we had a peek in the water header tank thing (sorry I'm not technically minded at all) and we found it full of a oil:water mix......more oil than water :cry: :cry: head gasket?????? So how many hours does it take for a good mechanic to change a head gasket and is there anything else I should get him to do at the same time?? Its not something you should be getting the garage to rush. Changing the head gasket is a few hours work. The thing you need to know is what caused it and what other damage has been done. If the head needs skimmed then its a machine shop job which will cause further delays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcellus Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Its not something you should be getting the garage to rush. Changing the head gasket is a few hours work. The thing you need to know is what caused it and what other damage has been done. If the head needs skimmed then its a machine shop job which will cause further delays. Agreed that I won't be getting them to rush it....I'm going back to France without the Defender and will come back when it's ready....as to cause what are the possible causes (or are they too numerous to list).....the mileage is 86,000?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Before you whip the head off, check that the oil cooler hasn't got an o-ring gone or even corroded through. The oil pressure at 4 bar is higher than the coolant pressure so pushes the oil into the coolant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcellus Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 if the head gasket had gone would there be a water/oil mix on the dip stick and a white sludge under the oil filler cap?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcellus Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 the head is off and it's cracked in one of the exhaust ports...so where's the best place to buy a replacement head from and how much shoudl I be paying?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Over here we are too poor to buy new cylinder heads so we get them welded. Costs about £100 including taking out and replacing the valve seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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