If it is as good as you say I would gamble.
Seems very cheap and if there are issues it shouldn't end up too bad.
Beware my head job on my Defender TD5 ended up costing $7K
Wrong coolant, damaged oil cooler, new head, radiator, etc etc.
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If it is as good as you say I would gamble.
Seems very cheap and if there are issues it shouldn't end up too bad.
Beware my head job on my Defender TD5 ended up costing $7K
Wrong coolant, damaged oil cooler, new head, radiator, etc etc.
If you can handle the leaks it sounds ok for a gamble.
aaaaaafter all that... its a TDi, not TD5 [bigwhistle]
showing how much of a rookie I am.
*blushes, feeling stupid, back into the corner with idiot hat on*
That would explain the $3800. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by beagleONE
It's a mistake that's happened before. I've heard of people refer to the facelifted D1 as a "Series 2 Discovery".
Also explains the puff of smoke on startup.
It did have me wondering when he mentioned this, as I have both TDI and TD5. One smokes on start up and the other doesn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by kelvo
Well, at least then we can rule out a whole range of potential electrical issues, such as oil in the ECU loom, the Three Amigos, intermittent a/c ......Quote:
Originally Posted by beagleONE
hahahaha, i feel like an ass :D
i think it was initially listed as a TD5, and thats where my confusion has come from *shifty rookie eyes*
on the upside, i pick up my first LR this morning before work.
cant wait to finish so i can begin to tinker :)
So what did you buy?
96 tdi mate, long way from the td5.Quote:
Originally Posted by winaje
but on uni student budget cant go too wrong!