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martinwf

New Member

• Dec 7, 2012

• #1

Hi all,

First thread on here , so a good one to pick your brains, sure you've had this asked before but i can't seem to use the search , not sure why?

So i'm looking for another disco, i had a 200 and 300 tdi years back, basic ,strong engines, go anywhere without too much damage to panels, and spanner work is easy, so much why i like this model.

although the td5 is Aesthetically Pleasing whats it like to work on, and is capable of handling green lanes, and play sites? or should i stay clear.

All tips, hints and advice gratefully appreciated

Martin

 

Bump

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• Dec 7, 2012

• #2

I've had both and personally prefer the 300tdi by a long way

In my opinion the TD5 tried a lot of new things with electrics and similar, some worked, some didn't, makes it a lot harder to fix things though (things like the 3 amigos just because a wheel sensor is slightly out)

I sold my TD5 to buy a 300tdi and am much happier with it.

Other's may disagree though.

Oh and :welcome2:

 

TD5power

Certified Nutter

• Dec 7, 2012

• #3

Only major thing to keep an eye on the Ecu and stop it getting wet apart from that that are a capable engine, much more tuneable than a tdi

 

DEFENDER90-DAZ

New Member

• Dec 7, 2012

• #4

Keep an eye on the injector loom too.............

 

neal12

New Member

• Dec 7, 2012

• #5

my last was a 200 and now have v8 disco 2 i like both but i do perfer the v8 and she can handle the lanes wwith ease tho i dont take her swiming but loves the mud

 

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• Dec 7, 2012

• #6

neal12 said:

my last was a 200 and now have v8 disco 2 i like both but i do perfer the v8 and she can handle the lanes wwith ease tho i dont take her swiming but loves the mud

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did you struggle with lanes in a 200tdi?

 

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bushmaster

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• Dec 8, 2012

• #7

well i have a TD5 and I love the engine. Yes it is more complicated than a TDI but once you maintain it properly and understand it (purchase the manual) it is a great machine.

 

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Costlyy

New Member

• Dec 8, 2012

• #8

bushmaster said:

well i have a TD5 and I love the engine. Yes it is more complicated than a TDI but once you maintain it properly and understand it (purchase the manual) it is a great machine.

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There's a lot to an engine that isn't in the manual (workshop manual I assume), just because you have one, doesn't make it simple as there will always be more stuff to go wrong.

 

disco147

Well-Known Member

• Dec 8, 2012

• #9

in my opinion if your after somat to chuck the kids in to go to school, doing motorway miles/commuting with a bit of light greenlaning or you need a decent tow vehicle and you don't mind paying a bit more if something goes wrong then get the TD5

if your after a workhorse that you can chuck through anything n you ain't gonna be to bothered if the body work ain't perfect, you don't do a lot of motorway miles and want something that can be fixed on the drive with spanners then get the 300tdi

I love my 300tdi its not as reliable as my mates td5 but then thats cos I know i can fix it myself so i don't mind doing a LOT more in it which obviously, on a 20 year old motor is gonna take its toll on parts/bushes etc etc... its not as "luxurious" because it doesn't have the sound deadening n stuff but its a lot more practical for what I use it for

 

neal12

New Member

• Dec 8, 2012

• #10

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did you struggle with lanes in a 200tdi?

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not really but then it coped with deep water better than the v8 but i like the v8 for the power and it really does pull well did get stuck in the 200 in a few plces but seem to get through in v8 just has that little bit more

this is my first v8 landy only had this and 200 so dont really have a lot to compare to