Opinions Please; 4x4 diesel needed

G'day Andrew :)

I would suggest the 97/98 300TDI disco AUTO (turbo doesn't go off spin on changes) :) we have one with about 360,000 klms on it,runs well @ 9 litres per 100klms,well mannered on the road and would be just as good off road,we have both an 85 Rangie manual and the 98 AutoD1,and I would definately suggest a spare set all of hoses ;) as well as pully belts, and to fit an engine low water alarm with the light AND the buzzer, my low level alarm has the light fitted in one of the dash switch blanks alongside the instruments at eye level, and a nice alloy bull bar which includes bumper will protect the front and roll the scrub under.


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I'm getting the idea that no matter what I take out there, I need to have a pretty well stocked spares box. I'll probably end up putting all these points in a spreadsheet or something so I can check them off.

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Originally Posted by Daisy Driver

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There is a lot of folklore and mythology about how discos break down and fall apart. ....

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As with all Landrovers (if you believe the Nissota Owners).

However that said, I have done more engine repairs to my Tdi disco in ~3 years of ownership than I have done to my 4BD1 110 in 12. I have also never needed a flatbed for the 110, but have needed one twice for the disco.

As of last night though, I have almost fixed all the little niggles on the Disco... The remaining items are:
ABS
AC idler bearing
Heater Matrix

(until something else breaks...)

If only isuzu defenders where a bit thicker on the ground. the couple I've seen recently for sale have pretty scary mileage on them and still demand a pretty penny.

though I have to say, having a read around here and elsewhere, the 4BD1 is an impressive donk. My less rational tendencies would have me contemplating dropping one is the next v8 defender i see for sale, but I have to remain focused damn it!

seriously though, i had a look at a conversion thread the other night one of the members here did, and it is beyond what i have space and time for.

If one came up for the right price (leaving me some dosh for for the 'reliability bucket list') I would prefer it, but i don't want to have my hopes up too much, Perth is a long way from the few i've seen recently.

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isuzu rover, just noticed you are in WA! Are there many isuzu defenders over here you think? I'm not against driving one over the paddock- bit of a waste of resources perhaps, but peace of mind is priceless really. If I stretch the budget a bit it not out of the question; I've got relatives in the east so rolling a visit in could work.

Won't tell them I'm there for the car though...! "Yeah, hi, haven't seen you in a while, can't stay long, buying a car, see ya!"

well I've got the following in Perth at the moment

County Isuzu
Disco 1 300 tdi
S3 stage 1 isuzu

I'll probably end up selling the second 2 now I have the county but I haven't finished swapping toys around

your more than welcome to come and have a drive of all 3 if you want just pm me if your keen

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isuzu rover, just noticed you are in WA! Are there many isuzu defenders over here you think? I'm not against driving one over the paddock- bit of a waste of resources perhaps, but peace of mind is priceless really. If I stretch the budget a bit it not out of the question; I've got relatives in the east so rolling a visit in could work.

Won't tell them I'm there for the car though...! "Yeah, hi, haven't seen you in a while, can't stay long, buying a car, see ya!"

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There are a few, though not as many as the east coast IME.

Offender90 bought a nice 120 ute for a good price in northern NSW, then had it freighted over for ~$1k. Adelaide also has a few. They do 500k - 1 mil k between rebuilds. Mine is a low 400k and still doesn't use oil.

I am happy to take you for a drive in the 110 and the disco if you are nearby (just south of river) - so you can see what the options are like.

thanks, thats' very generous of you. hold, on generous of you both! So basically they are truck motor engineering. that's the sort of mileage my late dad would get out of his rigs (interstate truck driver). Hmm, makes the 110 for sale here: 1987 Land Rover 110 County Cars For Sale in QLD - CarPoint Australia

a lot more tempting. (Probably a forum member?). I don't need /want all the suspension extras or the big tyres, but if the engine is only halfway through it's rebuild cycle...

i'll pm my details to you both anyway, as it would definitely be good to get a feel for them.

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Originally Posted by AndrewGJones

thanks, thats' very generous of you. hold, on generous of you both! So basically they are truck motor engineering. that's the sort of mileage my late dad would get out of his rigs (interstate truck driver). Hmm, makes the 110 for sale here: 1987 Land Rover 110 County Cars For Sale in QLD - CarPoint Australia

a lot more tempting. (Probably a forum member?). I don't need /want all the suspension extras or the big tyres, but if the engine is only halfway through it's rebuild cycle...

i'll pm my details to you both anyway, as it would definitely be good to get a feel for them.

cheers

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That is Sam's 110. He is a member on here.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/search.php'searchid=3540059

Just bear in mind you would need to get the mods (engine conversion) re-approved in WA. It may be easier to keep the QLD rego...

G'day Andrew :)

I would suggest that you shoot a PM to Blknight.aus as he is a spanner twister par exelence :) to put the Mk1 eyeballs over it and give you the dope ;) I have driven Incisors old 4BD1-T 110 (also red) and it was brilliant,no such thing as a hill,just took a little to get used to the virbrations coming up the steering column.

And, if it has the correct blue plate(it should be a nationally exepted mod plate ) he also may be able to find homes for the extras that you don't want.

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