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RJ092

Member

• Jan 26, 2015

• #1

I currently have a 95 300tdi that im restoring back to it's former glory but i really do miss driving a disco!!

what do you guys think i should get while she's being restored?

was thinking maybe a V8 D1/2 or td5 but not sure.. i've got about 3K to spend at the moment.

any input on pro's cons would be greatly appreciated!


PS: i could also go for another 300 but it's have to be an ES this time lol

 

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RJ092

Member

• Jan 28, 2015

• #2

anybody?

 

davidsmith1307

Well-Known Member

• Jan 28, 2015

• #3

How many miles do you do? Can you afford to run a V8 at 15-18mpg?

I do 25k/yr and the V8 would kill me. But it would sound fantastic!

 

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RJ092

Member

• Jan 29, 2015

• #4

I don't do very many miles at all! 5 - 6 K maybe 7 at a real push!

would love a V8 but never had to deal with a petrol.
if that's the case what's the difference between the 3.9 and 4.0 (apart form 0.1 lol)
and is it worth looking for something with LPG?

 

Lakes Rob

Active Member

• Jan 29, 2015

• #5

The trouble with asking people with V8 D1's is that we love them!!

 

discool

Well-Known Member

• Jan 29, 2015

• #6

RJ092 said:

I don't do very many miles at all! 5 - 6 K maybe 7 at a real push!

would love a V8 but never had to deal with a petrol.
if that's the case what's the difference between the 3.9 and 4.0 (apart form 0.1 lol)
and is it worth looking for something with LPG?

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Same engine, slightly different design and engine management, both the same CC and slight torque increase.

LPG yes I suppose, only if you can't afford to run with petrol as LR intended :lol:

 

MJI

Well-Known Member

• Jan 29, 2015

• #7

I have driven V8 D1 and TD5 D2, and the TD5 is a nice engine for a Diesel.

Good LPG kits (eg Prins) hold their value on the V8s

 

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RJ092

Member

• Jan 29, 2015

• #8

cool thanks guys ill keep an eye out for a V8 then

Anything i should look out for engine wise?

i know to check everything between the front and rear number plates on a D1 lol
is it the same on a D2?

thanks for the info btw guys! i really appreciate it!

 

davidsmith1307

Well-Known Member

• Jan 30, 2015

• #9

Yes, but especially the chassis from the back wheels back.