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Hi I'm sorry if this has been done before but can't find any links.
I've currently got a td5 auto d2 and am planning to kit out for morroco to start with but hope to go further once confident.
Has this been done and if so any thoughts on reliability!
I've had the car aprox two years and am aware of usual faults.
Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
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Hi Gary and welcome. Post up some more stuff about your plans with the D2. I did write out a long reply and it vanished when Firefox crashed so this one's a bit shorter!
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I took my TD5 Auto to morocco with no problems other a couple of punctures my own fault keeping the 18ins wheels on but you live and learn just make sure it serviced and if any thing wants doing then do it I know of people who have drove them Aus with no big issues.
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your discovery doesnt know where it is so if its been OK so far , theres no reason for it to be otherwise. Tyres are the only item that would be worth looking at , as most tyres on SUV type vehicles these days are really car tyres as thats what the vehicles get used for . A decent AT type tyre would be a better choice for track type travel . A good service a month before the trip, and check that cooling system is in good condition . Take a couple of fuel filters , and possibly a new airfilter. Then Enjoy .
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Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
Go to the proper forum, you’re posting this this in 4 Wheels Travel Reports.
You’re welcome.
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there is a part of the wiring that goes through the rocker, can't remember what it is but oil tracks down it and eventually the car will suddenly stop, no warning. I would replace that. Sorry I can't remember what it's called, any garage familliar with the marque will know it or someone more useful may be along soon

make sure the chassis is ok, they rot out. underbody protection may be useful as Morocco can be pretty rocky. Not sure if a cooler is needed for the autobox, might be an idea to fit a temp guage for it. I would go with 16 inch steel wheels with 7.50x16 tyres for robustness, off road performance, ability to air down, and availability anywhere.
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^^^^ That'll be the injector wiring harness. Costs about £50 ish. takes about an hour to fit. dead easy (plastic soundproof remove, remove rocker cover, unplug loom, remove it, lay in new loom, replug, refit everything)

Later looms were modified so as not to leak. On one of mine (i've had several Td5's), i just removed the loom, gave it a thorough clean in carb cleaner around the multi plug, then smeared in tiger seal all around where the wires go into said multiplug.
seemed to do the job nicely.

Check the fuel pressure regulator isn't leaking (back of the engine, inlet manifold side, bolted to the end of the cylinder head). these leak, and drip fuel down onto the bellhousing, and (in a manual, so no worry to you) leaks onto the flywheel (if the bellhousing and gearbox aren't sealed together) and makes the clutch slip!

Costs about £150 for a new regulator and an hour or so to refit. I've rebuilt one with a cheap (£5) "overhaul" kit... (just a few O rings) off ebay and (touch wood) it's been OK.
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Hi.
For all information about D2's, visit the D2BC forum. (D2BC.co.uk)

I've travelled quite a lot to Morocco, and Td5's are quite well known there.
In my experience a well maintained Td5 should be very much up to the harsh conditions.
Sparewise I wouldn't take very much, but a crankshaft position sensor is the only sensor that can completely stop a Td5, so I always carry one in my toolbox.
If you have air suspension, a spare airbag is another usefull spare.
Make sure all your bushes are of good quality and are in good nick.

For long travels I am a firm believer in keeping it light, and bog standard.

If you're a first time overlander, it might be a good idea to take your first long haul trip with an organized tour .
I can recommend Atlas Overland from my own experience.
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