Thread: D1 300TDI auto towing

youll be fine disco auto has a tow rateing of 4 ton
mines bee around aus (previous owner) towing a 28foot jaco
4 is fine on the flat but 3rd is a better option siting around 80 90km

I would possibly consider looking into upgrading the gearbox cooler as the original ones aren't very efficent. Do a search for D1 and P38 cooler.

The only restriction is getting any where in a hurry

Definately upgrade your auto cooler

Thanks Juno, Dullbird and Damien for your advice, I intend pulling the radiator and flushing it as the old girl does warmup on hills during hot days with the aircon on so if the radiator is stuffed I'll be replacing it. We is the gearbox cooler?

Gazz

It is directly in front of the radiator, would advise getting trans serviced, new oil and filter, Regards Frank.

Have a look here too.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...placement.html

Adrian

I think is also possable to get a 3rd gear lock up for the torque converter Anyone correct me if im wrong not to sure how pricey this is

Originally Posted by Vern

The only restriction is getting any where in a hurry

Definately upgrade your auto cooler

I borrowed my parents 1200kg caravan once to go to Bright, towed fine at 110 on the hume but took a while to get there. Hills killed it and would have liked a weight distribution hitch to prevent so of the bobbing up and down like a rollercoaster when the road was bumpy, fuel economy will take a hit but still better than a V8 disco. Personally i wouldnt want to tow anymore than a camper trailer just for the strain on the vehicle and auto trans.