Where's all my V8 friends!?

[HDDISCOVERY]

Where's all the V8 lovers here?

Bonus points if you have a silver D2 and live in QLD🤣👍

[grey_ghost]

Where's all the V8 lovers here?

Bonus points if you have a silver D2 and live in QLD🤣[emoji106]

I have 3 x LR V8’s but none of them are a D2 and I don’t live in QLD. Sorry [emoji22]

[shayne86]

Usually found at the local servo [emoji1787][emoji24]



I love my v8 disco even if it drinks like fish [emoji41][emoji869]

[101RRS]

No D2 but I got a V8 101, a 3.5 engine in the back shed, a 4.6 block in the back shed, a 3.9 engine in the garage, and 4.0 crank,pistons and conrods in the garage and a couple of thor manifolds - does that make me a V8 friend? Oh - I do have a couple of D2 seats under the house.

[Slunnie]

Ooh, I've an early 3.5 D1, a late 3.9 D1 and a 3.9V8 Series, but only a Td5 D2. NSW too.

With high fuel prices since Russia went crazy, I'm betting most V8's are a little quieter at the moment.

[V8Ian]

:ttiwwp:

[ozscott]

3.9 d1 auto and 4.6 D2 manual. Cheers

[Tikka7mm08]

Just got a D2 V8 - about to brave the rain and cold and change diff and engine oils. Then I have to figure out how to do the transfer case and transmission oils as next job.

Will post up as get things done and help with questions!

[loanrangie]

All off having the slipped liners fixed [emoji16].

[trout1105]

More than half the cars/4WD's that I have owned have been V8's[biggrin][thumbsupbig]
Unfortunately I found the 4l Rover V8 in my D2a to be the most problomatic/unreliable of ALL the V8's I have owned/own.

[scarry]

More than half the cars/4WD's that I have owned have been V8's[biggrin][thumbsupbig]
Unfortunately I found the 4l Rover V8 in my D2a to be the most problomatic/unreliable of ALL the V8's I have owned/own.

There is one here but it isnt a Rover,no issues so far[bighmmm][wink11]

And i have had Holden V8's,over the years,not much wrong with them.

[ozscott]

More than half the cars/4WD's that I have owned have been V8's[biggrin][thumbsupbig]
Unfortunately I found the 4l Rover V8 in my D2a to be the most problomatic/unreliable of ALL the V8's I have owned/own.The electronics are excellent. All Bosch gear and most of it German Bosch and well done. The bits that hang off it are all very reliable. What let's them down is high running temps (easily fixed) and (and often from high running temps before the fix) cracks in heads or webbing between the pots. The often thin castings of the webbing is a problem but can be ameliorated by lowering running temps. It wouldn't be my first choice in reliable running to say 400,000 in V8 petrols but if I could get a low k 4.0 or 4.6 (thicker webbing) and get it sorted early with a top hose inline thermostat I wouldn't hesitate to purchase. Cheers

[CaptAwsm]

Hello?

Is it me you're looking for?[biggrin][biggrin]

I have 2 D2 V8s. One auto, one manual pet/gas. Auto has over 400k on the odo with original bottom end, just repaired top end at 398k. I like them, i ignore the fuel consumption.

[trout1105]

The electronics are excellent. All Bosch gear and most of it German Bosch and well done. The bits that hang off it are all very reliable. What let's them down is high running temps (easily fixed) and (and often from high running temps before the fix) cracks in heads or webbing between the pots. The often thin castings of the webbing is a problem but can be ameliorated by lowering running temps. It wouldn't be my first choice in reliable running to say 400,000 in V8 petrols but if I could get a low k 4.0 or 4.6 (thicker webbing) and get it sorted early with a top hose inline thermostat I wouldn't hesitate to purchase. Cheers

I never had any real dramas with the 253, 308, 302, 351 or even the 318 V8's I have run, The 4.5l tojo I am running at the moment is also drama free.
The 4l V8 in my D2a was a head ****[bigwhistle]

[Slunnie]

Ooh, I've an early 3.5 D1, a late 3.9 D1 and a 3.9V8 Series, but only a Td5 D2. NSW too.

With high fuel prices since Russia went crazy, I'm betting most V8's are a little quieter at the moment.


:ttiwwp:

From near to far:

White Disco1 3.9 V8 Manual 3dr.
Cream Series IIa 202 with OD. Bonnet is up while I rebuild the fuel pump.
Blue Series II 3.9 V8 Auto.
County V8 rolling chassis to rebuild the blue ute on to sometime in the next 100 years.
Green Disco1 3.5V8 Auto parts car.

Disco2 Td5 and Audi Q5 TDV6 is in the house garage

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/discovery-2-a/178740d1652603517-wheres-all-my-v8-friends-img_5499.jpg


178740

[ozscott]

I have some serious shed envy Simon. Very noice indeed. Cheers

[Slunnie]

I have some serious shed envy Simon. Very noice indeed. Cheers

Thanks! Its a great little manshed!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=178745&d=1652619545

178745

[HDDISCOVERY]

Sorry for the late reply everyone! This is my beauty.

Done a few mods for touring with the family - Mainly spent my time so far on mechanical things ( I.E making it run cooler) and the rare oil leak or two (figured its just factory rust protection now) or the odd little electrical issue here or there.
Just clicked over 200XXXkms and rear suspension starting to sag so will be installing Bilstein/Dobinsons on 45mm Lift in the near future.



P.S Simon...... Beautiful Shed and beautiful property!.

[David J H]

I have some serious shed envy Simon. Very noice indeed. Cheers
Me Too!
No V8 D2 now, but did have one in the Middle East from new and had no dramas.
Have had the following V8s: 59 Fairlane; 69 Falcon GT; 69 Valiant VIP; 81 Mercedes 380SEL; 95 D1 and the 2004 D2 - all good although some grief with the Merc - made the mistake of putting flushing oil through.
Still have the D1 with the grand total of about 55k km - if I can get the file loaded it shows the D1 going into a container in Dubai to bring back witth me.
The D1 has a mildly worked 4.6 manual and a point I would make about running temps is keeping the coolant flowing at idle and after shut down to prevent hotspots. A lot of desert driving in the UAE was at extreme temperatures (ambient) and waiting around in a convoy for people to be recovered worried me, so I fitted a Davies Craig electric water pump in the delivery hose from the radiator to supplement the mechanical pump and keep the water circulating after shut down.
Sorry, also not in Qld although my Dad was a copper there a long time ago! (1920s).
Now registered in WA - still LHD.
178798

[5380]

The electronics are excellent. All Bosch gear and most of it German Bosch and well done. The bits that hang off it are all very reliable. What let's them down is high running temps (easily fixed) and (and often from high running temps before the fix) cracks in heads or webbing between the pots. The often thin castings of the webbing is a problem but can be ameliorated by lowering running temps. It wouldn't be my first choice in reliable running to say 400,000 in V8 petrols but if I could get a low k 4.0 or 4.6 (thicker webbing) and get it sorted early with a top hose inline thermostat I wouldn't hesitate to purchase. Cheers


I have only a NSW registered late D2 V8. It is the loveliest thing to drive and tows the horse float and 2 ton trailer magnificently. Sounds lovely as well!!! Funny thing is that the only dramas I have had is with the Bosch sensors under the bonnet! Over a five year period the crank angle sensor, O2 sensors and just recently the MAF sensor all failed. The only one that caused a failure to proceed was the crank angle sensor, the others just caused the ECU to take a guess and lose a bit of performance and economy. My Nanocom makes life simpler! The only other thing was starter motor brushes and a blown top hose junction "T" piece. After market crap. I reinstalled the 18 year old original. No more drama! Some of the nearly 20 year old ABS black plastic trim bits are starting to crack and fall off the exterior and the interior is similar. It has had a hard life, but it drives so beautifully and I can't think of a better thing in my price rangethat could replace it.

I have owned 3 V8 Leyland P76's (2 autos and a manual), a late RRC 2 door, an early RRC 4 door (both '82 models) an '86 RRC EFI auto. I have a few 3.5 engines lying around plus a 4.6 and lots of V8 stuff in boxes and milk crates. I have only had V8 Rover/Leyland engined vehicles for the last 45 years so you could say I am a V8 fan!

I also have a thing for Series One Land Rovers, particularlty 80 inchers. Down to my last three, an 80 and two 107's

I have to say that of all the Land Rover products I had as demos in 12 years as a sales manager in a Land Rover dealership, D2 Discos were my favorites Sure, a $200k top spec Range Rovers were sweet things, but not 4 times as nice as a $50K Disco II and I felt a bit concerned serious off roading in a toy cost as much as a house at the time.

For running around town and dirt road commuting work, diesel Freelanders were great little cars, but I was always banging my head on the roof getting in and out of them. Visibility wasn't as good either. Enjoy what ever Land Rover you have or else you might have to drive something else. Perish the thought. Fancy having to drive Hilux every day! Safe driving . 5380

[shack]

i ignore the fuel consumption.

Does it work?

[scarry]

I like them, i ignore the fuel consumption.

I wouldn’t think anyone with a V8 would be fixated on fuel consumption.[bigrolf]

[V8Ian]

Does it work?
Yes, as long as you don't ignore the gauge.

[shayne86]

I wouldn’t think anyone with a V8 would be fixated on fuel consumption.[bigrolf]Cars are meant to be enjoyed. Who cares about fuel consumption [emoji16]

[CaptAwsm]

Does it work?
Most of the time. I mean once all the spark components are up to spec it dropped from 22l/100 to 16l/100. Bit of an exhaust leak atm so back up to 18l/100. But when the car cost $1500 and people are buying landcruisers at $120k i reason thats a lot of petrol i can buy.

[shack]

Most of the time. I mean once all the spark components are up to spec it dropped from 22l/100 to 16l/100. Bit of an exhaust leak atm so back up to 18l/100. But when the car cost $1500 and people are buying landcruisers at $120k i reason thats a lot of petrol i can buy.For sure, a lot have purchased y62 patrols for exactly the same reason.

Years ago I believe the price difference between a 1HD-FTE cruiser and the V8 petrol equivalent was around $10k from the dealer.

So petrol was the cheaper way to go, until of course it came to resale.

But if you only pay $1500 for the car, there's not a lot of downside!

However when you go on a trip and you are filling up twice as often as everyone else ... That grates a bit.

But a V8 petrol disco is a great conversation starter! And they do sound good.

[scarry]

Most of the time. I mean once all the spark components are up to spec it dropped from 22l/100 to 16l/100. Bit of an exhaust leak atm so back up to 18l/100. But when the car cost $1500 and people are buying landcruisers at $120k i reason thats a lot of petrol i can buy.

Somehow i dont think an LC,same age,mileage and condition as a $1500 D2 is worth anywere near $120K?

[shack]

Somehow i dont think an LC,same age,mileage and condition as a $1500 D2 is worth anywere near $120K?I think the idea was that the$1500 disco keeps up with whatever the$120k cruiser can do, and it'll take a long long time to close the financial gap with fuel and repairs.... And it will.

[scarry]

I think the idea was that the$1500 disco keeps up with whatever the$120k cruiser can do, and it'll take a long long time to close the financial gap with fuel and repairs.... And it will.

True,but,If you look at it that way,it’s like comparing apples and oranges.

And the new model sells for that sort of coin,so the V8 would also be considerably less one would think.

[shack]

True,but,If you look at it that way,it’s like comparing apples and oranges.

And the new model sells for that sort of coin,so the V8 would also be considerably less one would think.I agree, but I guess if you can have the exact same fun but spend over $100k less to do it, and not be worried about a few war wounds.... It makes sense, but if you CAN afford the expensive car in the first and also afford to fix, then that's ok as well!

[CaptAwsm]

I agree, but I guess if you can have the exact same fun but spend over $100k less to do it, and not be worried about a few war wounds.... It makes sense, but if you CAN afford the expensive car in the first and also afford to fix, then that's ok as well!

Yeah, this is my thought. Don't worried about scratching the duco or having to pay mad amounts of stamp duty. My best mate has a 200 series and has often said when we're out touring tracks " You've got the least to lose here". And he's right. For the amount you pay on stamp duty for a second hand 200 i have bought 2 v8 d2s.

[AK83]

.... For the amount you pay on stamp duty for a second hand 200 i have bought 2 v8 d2s.

not to mention the cost of insurance!
If you've got a D2 as a recreational 'part timer', and just an average every day run about daily to get to the shops/work/etc ... you'd just have it on thirdparty damage cover. The cost of comprehensive insurance, per year would be as much as a spare parts hack.

[d2dave]

SWMBO has a 5.4 V8 in her Ford. Does that qualify me/her as a friend?

[ozscott]

Posted before...but this is why we love the bent 8. Cheers

Land Rover V8 - YouTube (https://youtu.be/CRnmf65pY0A)

[V8Ian]

SWMBO has a 5.4 V8 in her Ford. Does that qualify me/her as a friend?
Any Ford owner qualifies as a friend, Dave. [bigsmile1]