Late 1994 TDi300 model?the future?

allrounder · 11th January 2015, 06:01 PM

I have a late model 1994 (I think) TDi300. Apart from the recent leak from the power steering fluid lines it has done us very well.
So the questions are:
1. With around 350,000 km plus when will it die? How do you tell??it lacks the power I would expect?..can you take it to a garage and they test it?
2. After a recent visit to a garage and some expense, several areas had some issues:
(a) Alternator was replaced and now the rev counter does not indicate.
(b) The edge of the belt that runs the power steering, alternator etc frays. The power steering pump was changed to resolve this issue but this has not worked.

As noted above the power steering lines that run along the bottom of the radiator had some damage and leaked (unfortunately not discovered until the pump ran dry). Can new ones be made by a hydraulic specialist or are new ones required to be ordered?

Would appreciate some advice from those in the know?.

**workingonit** · 12th January 2015, 12:04 AM

One of my Disco's is a 1994 with just under 600,000 kms on the dial. Currently unregistered and used on the property. When registered for highway use still got to 130 kph and returning around 10l/100km around town when driven sensibly. Modest oil consumption. Timing belt maintenance a must for early models (or upgrade some parts) - my 1994 model had a timing belt failure somewhere in its previous ownership, a remote rescue somewhere in WA according to paperwork in the glovebox.

Can't advise on garage testing of condition of engine.

The serpentine belt and all the wheels it runs over are a pain in the neck! You may have another issue elsewhere. With the belt off, check for other wheel wobbles etc. Is the alternator in line after the change? The power steering pump on my 1994 model had broken one mount and loose on the remainder, but did not shred belts - just made a lot of rattling noises.

My experience in Darwin is you can buy complete replacement oil lines cheaper than having a hydraulic specialist make them from scratch.

However, the hydraulic specialist can take your old lines and modify them, such as they become 3 piece units rather than one. This is still more expensive than just buying new. But what this means is that in future all you have to replace is the rubber piece and its fitments next time the rubber fails. Take a lot of care in ensuring there are no rub points when new are installed.

allrounder · 15th January 2015, 02:43 PM

Thanks. Vehicle in QLD. Lines removed and I think new will be the go.

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