Thread: diesel replace for V8 range rover

Sigh... I'll put my hand up for "silly".... In theory I'd be better off selling it (at a huge loss) and buying a LR 'Pajero' diesel. - a.k.a. Disco I

but...

Off topic a bit... but I quite like that...calling the series 1 Disco a Land-Rover Pajero. Just look at the shape of the roof and back door and compare to the First and second generation Mitsi Paj.

At least the Rangie is unique, being the only car I know of where the body was designed by real 'engineers' and not poncy stylists. They just make the alloy sheets to cover the steel frame, simple and elegant, bolted and pop-riveted together.

Maybe thats the instinctive attraction for us.

James in Gosnells.

Ive been thinking about the easy option of a disco my father has had a 2002 td5 from new and its a good drive but i dont know if I could close my eyes every time I approach my own just to avoid looking at the roof line, the rangie is so much better (to me) as its shape is simple and functional, I know its beig soft but the ride from the air suspension is also something my family wont surrender

Chris,
Thats interesting... as I'm actually a bit disappointed in the ride of the EAS, both the genuine LR and the Arnotts bags. - Simply not as supple or soft as the '88~89 Classic that I was towing with. Mind you, the 'Vogue is more stable at speeeeed.

As I have'nt been off-road in the Rangie, - have to save up to pay for the fuel to get there! I have no opinion as to which is better riding in the rough.

Anyway, I drive my car from the inside...and only the view OUT the windsceen affects me.... - Not my problem as to what it looks like to others...

James in Gosnells

the looks arn't the only problem a shed with 8 falcons a bundera a subaru has caused a little heat from the other half, as these arn't the cars we drive (add 3) so to buy a disco would mean surrendering reg(not happening) and giving up on the 2005 rangie im trying to convice the better half I need rather than just want

Originally Posted by superquag

The only real choice is whether the 300tDi or something foreign...Like Isuzu, but am advised that it may not fit into the engine bay...

Isuzu's fit fine. I have one in mine.

Dougal what you got in yours ??

I have an 88 rangie with a dead VM diesel ... any ideas would be good..


Jeff

I have the Isuzu 4BD1T, this is the 3.9 litre. A very good engine but you need to upgrade the gearbox at the same time.

A 300tdi would be the easiest conversion.

Hi my RRC started off as a v8 and now has a nissan 3.5L 4cyl diesel, direct injection turbo non intercooled. Gets 11L per 100 easy, has much more power than the orginal v8. R380 box. Its out of a cabstar. I plan to get it tuned and add an intercooler.