Thread: Seeking info pre upgrade/post upgrade

95 should be post update model.

This one got in just before the update built may 95

Ford EL fans are the ones to get, they have more blades than the AU. Cost about $100 from the wreckers. You remove the viscous fan. Need to trim the EL plastic housing slightly (10 minute job) then the lip drops into the Disco radiator channel at the bottom (on a V8). You can make up brakets to hold it at the top, I used 9 mm cable ties. I left the front aircon fans in place. Works very well, engine stays cool always and the aircon seems to work better, and I've never had any battery drain or alternator issues.

Originally Posted by 3lud13

This one got in just before the update built may 95

Update was 94 so unless it has the old style RRC type dash it is an update model.

Originally Posted by 3lud13

This one got in just before the update built may 95

I have seen a late 93 (MY94) TDi300 update Disco.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Update was 94 so unless it has the old style RRC type dash it is an update model.

It would also have a TDi 200 in it if it was pre-update.

pics will confirm everything

Originally Posted by 3lud13

I now have 2 discos buying a second one for parts was much cheaper than buying parts required
1st is about a 95 model 300tdi auto pre upgrade
2nd is 97 model v8 auto post upgrade
I'm going to be pulling apart the v8 within the next few months to fix up the 300 for the missus but first I'm here gathering information and resources.

Is there a list somewhere the differences with the upgrade

The v8 is in excellent condition in every respect never off road total town car stock standard from showroom floor nearly, the 300 has seen better days I've put it through hell and it's returned very rough needs fair bit for rego.

What's to move from the v8
*Diffs v8 has 24 spline 300 10 spline

both should be 24 spline and same ratio

*Abs give her some better brakes I guess

I dont think ABS will improve brake performance and it is a huge job to swap

*Interior (except air bags) and panels wanted to do a body swap but that looks to require engineers, vacc and vivv certification so too much money and red tape for my liking
*Cruise control can it be moved over to the 300 not sure how it operates on these figure easier to ask question now than wait till I'm pulling it apart

probably cheaper/easier to fit after market cruise

*wheels and tyres so she can have allot alloy wheels and 236/70 for on road and the steel 31"well be kept for when she wants to go play

straight swap

*radiator I'm guessing it's not compatible due to intercooler our is it possible to mount the intercooler elsewhere just don't want it too overheat again and have to replace another head on the 300

spend the money on a good TDi radiator. The plumbing issue (water and intake) would be a nightmare otherwise.

*Ford au thermo fans I have heard are very good at keeping engine cool what's the story there is it the thermos on the front you remove or the viscous fan on the rear that gets replaced


More questions to come soon when I get around to having a closer look at them both

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Originally Posted by loanrangie

Update was 94 so unless it has the old style RRC type dash it is an update model.

I'm pretty sure it is pre update no air bags grab handle on passenger side dash no abs not too great on my discos but I thought those were 2 things that came with the upgrade