Thread: Battle of the titans! 300 vd td5 ....Please help to end the saga!

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I don't read any mention of any shared componentry so they are related in some dimensions only.
L series is not 200/300 TDI.

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If you read related development it states the td5 and L series use the same pistons and rods. The L series also use the same useless plastic head dowels.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_engines . This states they use the the same piston and rod assemblies
I also have a article from LRO about the td5, its a interesting read. The file is to large to post here but PM me your email and I can send it.

Originally Posted by woko

If you read related development it states the td5 and L series use the same pistons and rods. The L series also use the same useless plastic head dowels.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_engines . This states they use the the same piston and rod assemblies
I also have a article from LRO about the td5, its a interesting read. The file is to large to post here but PM me your email and I can send it.

Ive edited this from earlier following a quick look at the o;haul manual for dimensions and tolerances. Wikipedia or the interpretation thereof relating to TD5 is incorrect

Who gives a crap whats got what,the important thing is they both work and work very well. Pat

Originally Posted by strangy

Dimensions only.
Otherwise the part numbers would be the same and the bits lying around my shed certainly are not the same.

The part numbers are the same
https://www.lrdirect.com/ERR6953-Con-Rod/
These fit the Freelander 1 L series Diesel and the td5. I never said the 200/300tdi were the same just the L series was the base for the TD5 and there was carry over parts. The crank dimensions are the same, the crank couldn't be the same one is a 4 cylinder and the other a 5 cylinder.

Originally Posted by PAT303

Who gives a crap whats got what,the important thing is they both work and work very well. Pat

Indeed. Ive just gone and given myself a clip over the ear for wasting my time on erroneously quoted side tracks on an already overly done topic.

I agree....it's comes down to many factors including your own personality.

If you want modern, go the TD5, if you want old school, go the 300TDi. Both have limitations and benefits.

The 300TDi suits me for simplicity and no engine electrics...but hey, I still sleep in a swag when I go bush!

My daily driver is a 1972 Peugeot 504 so old school suits me.

You need drive each vehicle and make your own mind up.

Thread closed, let's move on people!