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Just to ad to Chucaro's post (and to avoid a war), it's not unlikely for a well-maintained 300tdi to go for a very long time, and for a poorly-maintained one to require head gasket, etc.
If you are looking at a poorly maintained example, I would start budgeting at $2k for work, and go up to $5k, if as likely you will need a whole bunch of cooling system work, possibly a new head, etc.
Simon
Swaggie
SubscriberI'd be voting for the 300TDi. Newer. Full Service History. Air-conditioned. Tacho. Engine is more modern.
Price difference is small. Highway KMs are better than bush bashing KMs. Get a photo of underneath and see what the axles and diffs look like (i.e look for dings and dents in the front of the axle/diff). You will tell straight away if it has had hard offroad use.
My thoughts anyway.
Cheers
Wizard
Did the 300tdi 110's come with tachos???
My friends 130 doens't have one.
Swaggie
As I am aware people install the VDO tacho in place of the clock.
Swaggie
SubscriberYep - As Xavie says, they don't come std with one but you can remove the clock and replace it with a VDO unit that even has the TD5 logo embossed on it.Originally Posted by Xavie
I put one in my 130 and it's surprising how low you are revving compared to what I thought it was. 2,500 actual RPM sounds like about 4,000 imagined RPM before I had the gauge (if that makes sense).
Master
Thanks for all the info guys. I've got a few days off next week so I'll try get out and have a look at a few.
Master
G'day guys can any one tell me where you can get these tacho's from how hard they are to fit ?
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The search engine here will reveal a lot and maybe the answer as well.
Try an advanced search with the words "Tacho AND Defender".
Mahn England
DEFENDER 110 D300 SE '23 (the S M E G)
Ex DEFENDER 110 wagon '08 (the Kelvinator)
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members-rides/105691-one_iotas-110-inch-kelvinator.html
Ex 300Tdi Disco:
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