Thread: How many ks has your D1 300tdi done?

I'm expecting to be putting far fewer kms. on the Disco form now on as we've bought a little Yaris for commuting so the Disco will spend more time resting between outings.

Mines got 275k km on her now.
Full engine rebuild @ 273k due to previous owner cooking the engine.
If only he'd purchased an Engine Saver he would probably still own the vehicle.
LR might as well of painted the dash temp gauge on.
As mentioned so many times on here cooling system has to be in top notch condition.

4/94 (first of the 300) with 367,000km. Original engine with a few oil leaks - always has.
The Head was replaced under warranty (22,000km) due to a 'Manufacturing fault'.
Injectors have not been out, not even cleaned. Fuel pump never been removed. Always fed with BP and a regular bottle of 'Fuel Doctor' or similar. Uplift pump has been replaced.
Header tank split early resulting in a coolant alarm being fitted (before the days of Engine Saver). This alarm saved the engine about year later when the original bottom hose let go in a big way - all hoses replaced at that point. Rad gets a flush every 2 years.
On its 3rd clutch, and the only thing really is that stupid idler pulley that need a new bearing every 2 years or so.

320 Ks Head never been off coolant change every 2 years with nulon long life replaced pwr steer pump a alternator and a lift pump thats it, just got back from 4 days up the high plains no dramas and could turn around and do it again

Dec 98 Disco - 318k, when neglect of cooling caught up with me. New head, Injectors,H/gasket, water pump and all cooling hoses. EGT & Temp gauge/sender inside Radiator (Auber Inst). 3-wire sender for Alarm????
Still had clean bores and cross hatching. Radiator checked, but didn't require rodding. Got it done anyways as it was out. Clutch at 200K+. Feels like it's slipping when cruising on the flat. Only way to check is to pull it out!!!!!
Gearshift lever worn inside selector box. See seperate posting.

Cheers
Luke

My 98 has got 383k. Just did the head gasket for the second time (well the first time I didn't do it, but this time I gave it a go with help from this great site) and I'm in the process of ironing out one or two minor issues (better be minor!). Couldn't get the valves right until I discovered one of the valve train studs wasn't tightening up and now she's burred off.
Apart from the head gasket going, it has been a very reliable vehicle. Hoping it will go another 200k.

Chrs
Mark

98 Tdi Auto
has coolant alarm and well cared for cooling system - no issues
10000 on new auto and 220000 on the odo.
So mine is barely run in it seems!

97 disco bought at 140k
275k new head soon, seems to be pressurising the tappet cover.
new injection pump on the way