How many ks has your D1 300tdi done?

[DiscoMick]

Since these 'how many kms' threads seem to be a trend, I thought I'd start one on the D1 300Tdi.
My 'George' has done 320,000, but the engine, which is a replacement, has done about 270,000kms. Its had two head gaskets and is running fine. Ancillaries replaced include the water pump, injector lift pump and radiator. With thorough servicing, I expect it to keep going for a long time.

[PAT303]

I used to know a teacher at Broken Hill who had 840,000 original K's on his,that was two years ago,The Rumbles at Modern Motors used to have a workshop D1 with over 500,000 and that was four years ago. Pat

[DiscoMick]

That's interesting. I've been told that, if the cooling system and other bits are kept up to the mark, the 300Tdi can go for a very long time, as they are relatively simple. Hope its true as we plan to keep ours forever, as a touring vehicle.

[Saitch]

Just rolled over 285000 this week on our latest little adventure with the camper so now due for its service.Has had no work needed (Touch wood)

[ade]

95 300tdi disco done 257thou km,

[justinc]

I have a customer who is also a member here with a 550+km engine, still going well:)

JC

[d2dave]

340.000. Put a new head on it a couple of thousand kays ago. Apart from that, nothing major and still going great.

Dave.

[PAT303]

That's interesting. I've been told that, if the cooling system and other bits are kept up to the mark, the 300Tdi can go for a very long time, as they are relatively simple. Hope its true as we plan to keep ours forever, as a touring vehicle.

My Tdi in my defender has near 500,000k's on it and it gets the cooling system flushed every year,never had an issue with it. Pat

[2stroke]

Good to hear about all the 300 000 km and over 300.s, seems a few have done a head gasket and some have received a head replacement. It's got me wondering though whether the headgasket and/or head should be done as a preemptive strike between 250 and 300k? Next year we are planning on a Canning, Anne Beadell and Simpson run and maybe I aught to do it at the same time as the rubber band?

[DiscoMick]

Our original engine was going beautifully until that dreaded fault, the original cracking overflow bottle, cracked and drained the engine of coolant. The upgraded bottle is fine.

[bigcarle]

got a late 94 really a 95 300TDI with around 285k, changed the head at 258k due to the 250k rule. still had crosshatching on the bores so should last a long time

[DiscoMick]

I'm expecting to be putting far fewer kms. on the Disco form now on as we've bought a little Yaris for commuting so the Disco will spend more time resting between outings.

[brisbrain]

Mines got 275k km on her now.
Full engine rebuild @ 273k due to previous owner cooking the engine.
If only he'd purchased an Engine Saver he would probably still own the vehicle.
LR might as well of painted the dash temp gauge on.
As mentioned so many times on here cooling system has to be in top notch condition.

[harlie]

4/94 (first of the 300) with 367,000km. Original engine with a few oil leaks - always has.
The Head was replaced under warranty (22,000km) due to a 'Manufacturing fault'.
Injectors have not been out, not even cleaned. Fuel pump never been removed. Always fed with BP and a regular bottle of 'Fuel Doctor' or similar. Uplift pump has been replaced.
Header tank split early resulting in a coolant alarm being fitted (before the days of Engine Saver). This alarm saved the engine about year later when the original bottom hose let go in a big way - all hoses replaced at that point. Rad gets a flush every 2 years.
On its 3rd clutch, and the only thing really is that stupid idler pulley that need a new bearing every 2 years or so.

[rangieman]

320 Ks Head never been off coolant change every 2 years with nulon long life replaced pwr steer pump a alternator and a lift pump thats it, just got back from 4 days up the high plains no dramas and could turn around and do it again:D

[luke68]

Dec 98 Disco - 318k, when neglect of cooling caught up with me. New head, Injectors,H/gasket, water pump and all cooling hoses. EGT & Temp gauge/sender inside Radiator (Auber Inst). 3-wire sender for Alarm????
Still had clean bores and cross hatching. Radiator checked, but didn't require rodding. Got it done anyways as it was out. Clutch at 200K+. Feels like it's slipping when cruising on the flat. Only way to check is to pull it out!!!!!
Gearshift lever worn inside selector box. See seperate posting.

Cheers
Luke

[Hendrous]

My 98 has got 383k. Just did the head gasket for the second time (well the first time I didn't do it, but this time I gave it a go with help from this great site) and I'm in the process of ironing out one or two minor issues (better be minor!). Couldn't get the valves right until I discovered one of the valve train studs wasn't tightening up and now she's burred off.
Apart from the head gasket going, it has been a very reliable vehicle. Hoping it will go another 200k.

Chrs
Mark

[edddo]

98 Tdi Auto
has coolant alarm and well cared for cooling system - no issues
10000 on new auto and 220000 on the odo.
So mine is barely run in it seems!

[SSmith]

97 disco bought at 140k
275k new head soon, seems to be pressurising the tappet cover.
new injection pump on the way :(

[tomalophicon]

244 on a 97 Disco auto.
Nothing to report.

[Hymie]

240K on mine, my favorite Defender at work has 490K on it.

[MR LR]

325k on mine, did 322 before the engine refresh (injested water). But still went fine, and even better now, always been a bit of a smoker and a thirsty beast but it's driven hard.

Cheers
Will

[DieselDan]

266k on my 98 D1.
Already had the engine saver coolant alarm when I got it, but still had the original black coolant expansion tank..:eek:
Replaced the expansion tank and a duff lifter pump and the odd idler pulley, but so far so good.

[Wortho]

About 460k now, only had vacum pumps, one aircon bearing and two idler bearings and one water pump replaced (aside from timing belts). Still starts first go every go and i'm waiting till 500k before she gets new injectors and may do the rings and bearings then to.

[Pezz]

My '98 300 TDi has 450,000k
Auto and is a great car

[pjlhat]

97 disco bought at 140k

275k new head soon, seems to be pressurising the tappet cover.
new injection pump on the way :(
HI, My 98 130 with 300tdi is pushing oil out the oil filler cap on the tappet cover:( at 350ks, breathers are clear, what did you find to be the problem, and what did you do about your injector pump, replace or repair, at what cost?
Regards Peter

[orangeshannon]

my disco has got about the 340 k mark and just replaced the crankshaft (she snapped befor i boutght it) so all gaskets bearings pretty much a bottom end rebuild without touching the piston and rings

[Mocky]

98 300 tdi auto disco 493000k
No oil usage, engine never been touched,
Serviced every 5000k

[87County]

my 300tdi D1 auto is just over 200000 - has been trouble free apart from the usual tensioner/idler bearing/timing belt replacements (2), + rebuilt vacuum pump replace alternator etc ...

- I run it alternatively with the '87 110 (I can't decide which one I like the best)

[chunk]

Mine's a 98 Disco 246,000 k's no work on the engine except for the water pump when I had the timing belt done last.

[Discomark]

Olfella reported 930k on his 95 D1 last year so must be close to the Million k's milestone by now.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-1/138462-highest-kms-comp-winner-gets-r-e-s-p-e-c-t-6.html

[Olfella]

Olfella update.My 95 disco passed 972,000 2 days ago Still not using any oil. Head has never been off. Gearbox and transfer case been in since 500,000 ;still going fine

[CU55TM Disco]

Seems like mines the baby of the bunch then. 174k is just about to tick over. Replaced expansion tank with custom ally one (inc low water alarm) change oil and put diesel in. That's all I've done. Had her for just over 12 months now. Bit rough on the outside paint wise as its been an outside car all it's life I'd say. Inside is quite tidy for 96 mod.

Just remembered, had to replace the donut about a month ago!

[pando]

Wifes 96 Auto:

Chassis 240 000
Engine 565 000
Gearbox 12 000

All running strong.



Mine 96 Man:

167 000, so yeah just about run in.:D

[justinc]

Olfella update.My 95 disco passed 972,000 2 days ago Still not using any oil. Head has never been off. Gearbox and transfer case been in since 500,000 ;still going fine

:TakeABow::TakeABow::TakeABow:

JC

[rick130]

:TakeABow::TakeABow::TakeABow:

JC

I agree ! :D

[Pezz]

Taken last Thursday. One owner.

Not too many people get to see this :cool:

Still get 10lt per 100k's around town

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/935.jpg

[54j]

defender 130.1999....wait for it.........wait for itttttt...........6800kms

[Judo]

defender 130.1999....wait for it.........wait for itttttt...........6800kms
Don't you know the rules? PICS or it didn't happen. Especially claims like this! ;)

[PAT303]

Taken last Thursday. One owner.

Not too many people get to see this :cool:

Still get 10lt per 100k's around town

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/12/935.jpg

Mines almost there. Pat

[54j]

no worries Judo.if I can work out how to post a pic I will. Mind you, I've been driving Sandy around last couple of days and I've cracked 7000k's.......don't want you to think I'm telling fibs.

[Pezz]

My 98 300TDi has just passed 498,500
I cannot find anything I like as much. It is starting to get a bit tired everywhere except the mechanicals
Think I will do the springs front and rear and maybe get a new windscreen as the current one is the original and is fine until you drive into the sun and then shows up the sand blasted surface.

[ramblingboy42]

Olfella update.My 95 disco passed 972,000 2 days ago Still not using any oil. Head has never been off. Gearbox and transfer case been in since 500,000 ;still going fine

51,000km/year is an awesome amount of driving.....I take my hat off to you.

I don't enjoy driving that much....my driving is really just a means to a destination that I like. I try to enjoy it more going slower and stopping at every one of those brown and gold signs.

[B92 8NW]

I do 20,000 km annually just on my work commute, then about that again privately.

Starting to sweat a little bit as my mileage in now in the mid 300s, the old ZF is starting to feel exceptionally loose.

[Discomark]

134k 97 D1. Owned since new. Replaced radiator, several timing belts, lift pump and repaired vacuum pump. Auto box rebuilt after overheating. like new now :)
Cheers
Mark