Thread: 300TDI for 1st LR

I have a 99 disco Tdi 300 manual. One of the very last imported into Aus.
Magic car BUT.... get the big end bearings checked/replaced.

Apparently the 98/99 had a few that let go..... mine is sitting in the back yard waiting for an engine transplant after No.1 big end let go.

256k on the clock and religiously serviced every 5k.

It started with a tappet like tick, then sounded like an exhaust manifold gasket failure followed by the worst knocking I've heard for a long time.....all in the space of 2km.

Not fun with the family on board and caravan in tow.....

big end bearings are not that expensive ... less than $100 I think and a mechanic should be able to replace them in 3 hours or less.

I wish I'd have known this when I bought mine

If it has plastic plugs on top of the thermostat housing replace these with brass. only $5.50 each-- you may need two.

Otherwise timing belt as mentioned, and should be okay. I would get another 300TDI if I could not find an Isuzu--rare.