Horrible knocking, high rpm and lack of boost (td5)

Stanleysteamer · Sep 3, 2019

Si Click said:
Admit it. You work for Tesla.

I too think the TD5 is just about at the right balance. The electronics are useful and are pretty robust and reliable, but are very basic by modern standards and so can be worked on and around by the DIY mechanic, as long as they have access to the knowledge of the gurus on here. If I was crossing the Empty Quarter I would probably prefer a 300Tdi, but for European travel, I think the TD5 is a great balance. Of the other stuff - I like TC, ABS and HDC, they add a great deal of safety and capability, but I made sure my cab has CDL as well. They can be troublesome, it is true, but failure in the field should not leave you stranded and they are MOT-essential. SLS and ACE are nice to have, the truck handles better, tows better, rides better and is probably better off road. But for overlanding they are an unnecessary complication that could potentially leave you stranded. As they are not required for the MOT, my truck has had them removed, and I don't miss them at all.

A/ I don't work for TESLA!!!!! I'm a retired French teacher, whose professional engineering career ended with being a technical rep in pneumatic control/fluidics!
B/ I am glad you agree about crossing a desert in a 300tdi and ensuring you have cdl, as to what is an MOT requirement, that depends purely on what the car was fitted with.
C/ I have towed my massive box trailer with both my 300tdi and my TD5, apart from the extra power, there is no difference at all, and I am talking journeys of 600 miles in each direction.

Henry_b · Sep 3, 2019

Pfft i'd take a 461 series G wagon if i was crossing a desert..

As much as i like LR i wouldn't trust one that far!

Good that it's "fixed"

Discodevon · Sep 3, 2019

Henry_b said:
Pfft i'd take a 461 series G wagon if i was crossing a desert..

As much as i like LR i wouldn't trust one that far!

Good that it's "fixed"

Would you honestly rather take a g wagon over the desert than a landy?

Henry_b · Sep 3, 2019

Discodevon said:
Would you honestly rather take a g wagon over the desert than a landy?

An early 90s 460/61, yes.

Si Click · Sep 3, 2019

Discodevon said:
Would you honestly rather take a g wagon over the desert than a landy?

Hate to say it but the modern choice for crossing a desert for me would be a Land Cruiser. Sales in places where your life depends upon the serviceability of your vehicle seem to be dominated by Toyota. Land Rover no longer seem to wish to compete in any area other than urban.

+1 for the older versions of the G Wagon BTW. Great trucks, sadly at huge prices.

Horrible knocking, high rpm and lack of boost (td5)

Stanleysteamer

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Henry_b

Think outside, no box required.

Discodevon

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Henry_b

Think outside, no box required.

Si Click

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