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  1. 2nd January 2015, 04:17 PM #1
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    Buying a D2 V8

    Hello,

    A mate of mine is looking at buying a low mileage D2 V8 with a LP GAS1 system fitted to it. I know very little about petrol LRs other than they have a tendency to slip liners if over heated or just because they do.

    Is there anything that you think he should be looking out for? The vehicle is a 2004 model with a Classic package in it.

    Thanks
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    Maybe we're expecting too much out of what really is a smallish motor allready pushing 2 tonnes. Just because it's a v8 doesn't mean it's powerfull.

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  2. 2nd January 2015, 04:35 PM #2
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    Primarily the coolant. It must be clean and full to the right level. Fang it around the block and see if it loses any. All plastic cooling system components will be at risk of failure about now so a full set of hoses, minor pipes and new radiator should be budgeted for. Ask to see evidence that the LPG tank/s are in date by a good margin.
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  3. 2nd January 2015, 05:33 PM #3
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    Thanks bee utey,

    Apparently the gas was put in 2 years ago.

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  4. 2nd January 2015, 09:08 PM #4
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    First thing to do, if it hasn't been done in the last 100k klm is a fuel injector service...ask me how i know...mine never done and at 250,000 k leaking petrol injector washed oil off bore. Other than that these are great engines on injected LPG...these and Barra ford 6's i hear. I love mine and will be doing a ring set and a hone and back together hopefully. I would do an injected lpg 4.0 any day over a variety of other LR offerings in spite of my dribbling injector issue...the answer is have the petrol injectors serviced.

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    The friend looking at this car is here from O/S for a few years on a contract and wants to remove the restrictions to access that a 4x4 can. However apart from getting the necessary tyres would prefer not to have to do major repairs, is prepared to pay a slight premium for trouble free motoring.

    Thanks for the suggestions.
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    Just how low is low?

    oil stains on the back of the block,
    coolant stains,
    cracks or ribs missing on the serpentine belt,
    it should swap (when warm) to gas absolutely seemlessly,
    shiney bits on front driveshaft unis,
    both key sets work,
    EKA code for vehicle,

    the list is endless---
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift View Post
    Just how low is low?

    oil stains on the back of the block,
    coolant stains,
    cracks or ribs missing on the serpentine belt,
    it should swap (when warm) to gas absolutely seemlessly,
    shiney bits on front driveshaft unis,
    both key sets work,
    EKA code for vehicle,

    the list is endless---
    Less than 90k km
    Quote Originally Posted by benji View Post
    ........

    Maybe we're expecting too much out of what really is a smallish motor allready pushing 2 tonnes. Just because it's a v8 doesn't mean it's powerfull.

    One answer REV IT BABY REV IT!!!
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