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isacs



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Coolant plug leak
Having changed my exhaust manifold, I’ve noticed there was some water coming out the coolant plug in the head. Has anyone experienced this? Or is it a trait of not running for the best part of 5 weeks?
Post #829442 5th May 2020 9:40pm
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landy andy



Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
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2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver
Yes had this with my first Td5. Removed it and fitted new plug. Was fine after that.
Post #829446 5th May 2020 10:06pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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It's a very common Td5 problem.
Post #829455 6th May 2020 6:17am
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roel



Member Since: 08 Aug 2009
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Netherlands 2003 Defender 90 Td5 PU Caledonian Blue
Time to replace it. I know off some td5's of which a plug failed on the highway and that was the end off the engine. Roel

1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001)
1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009)
2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts.
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Post #829534 6th May 2020 5:00pm
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isacs



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Can I just remove it and apply sealing compound and refit?
Post #830380 10th May 2020 8:59pm
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Steve B



Member Since: 22 May 2009
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Yes, you might find the bung is loose? When I swapped my cylinder head with a new one due to coolant loss I noticed this was loose.

I would use Loctite 572 if you don’t mind spending some money or even some PTFE tape and tighten as a cheaper option.

Steve 
Post #830396 10th May 2020 11:15pm
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apachecow



Member Since: 12 Apr 2016
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1999 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Rutland Red
It's a sub £15 part - I'd personally replace with a new one - as has been said, failure can be catastrophic.

LCM100170 is the part number
Post #830401 10th May 2020 11:55pm
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isacs



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I’ve found the plug online but it’s just a plain plug, so I’m still going to have to use some form of sealant before I fit it, so why replace it when it’s the seal that’s gone? Agreed it’s all of £15 but In 20 years of being a heating engineer I’ve never seen a plug fail only the seals
Post #830475 11th May 2020 2:37pm
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