Thread: Mechanical issues comparison

Originally Posted by sheerluck

Wasn't 325,000 on the back of a tow truck though Bob?

No, but when I bought it, it had harness issues, and a tow truck came into its life then, but not since. I'll back my TD5 D2 against any other vehicle , to reach 500,00 kms without major fault. Are you on? Bob [ put your money where your mouth is, it would be a substantial amount ]

Thanks guys, this is a great lot of info and um warm discussion. Keep it coming please!

Bob, I would say that the use the car gets and the driver is why some last longer than others, city use and harsh operators can halve that lifespan. Long distances and careful driving will make them last a looong time.
357,000km is good innings, at your rate could see 400+ I reckon

JC

Bought my D2 Td5 manual with 70000kms on it in immaculate condition ... 50000kms later put in new shocks, new ecu harness, new clutch and flywheel, new radiator and new turbo and don't forget a lengthy bill to check the oil pump bolt (it was tight as the proverbial)!

I figure that I've now spent enough to keep it for a while longer.

Having said that ... I love it!

Originally Posted by bob10

No, but when I bought it, it had harness issues, and a tow truck came into its life then, but not since. I'll back my TD5 D2 against any other vehicle , to reach 500,00 kms without major fault. Are you on? Bob [ put your money where your mouth is, it would be a substantial amount ]

I would back your TD5 against my D1 any day of the week. To say otherwise would be a waste of my cash. I've not had any major issues with it, apart from having to replace a new head gasket after a rebuild, but it's of an age where it's best years are behind it.

One of the reasons why I'm in the process of replacing it.

The heads in my d2 v8 at 200,000 were in excellent condition. Just a clean up porting and back on...

I think both td5 and v8 d2 have proven cheaper to run than the new shape.

Cheers

[QUOTE=Barney2803;1850779]downgrade from my triton at the end of the year.
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and I think you've spelt "upgrade" incorrectly.

... but also, when you buy and older car (regardless of Td5 or V8) you've got to expect to have things go wrong and be prepared to spend some money on it.

Haha yep upgrade/downgrade depends on my perspective at the time. Seems the MOWF doesn't want me getting another one but I'm pushing her to let me.