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    Re: Thanks heaps

    Originally posted by Martinoz
    Hi Guys,

    Thanks for all the great advice. Td5 sounds the way to go. Very much appreciated.

    Unfortunately a not so young.


    Martin

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    One more thing that the others didnt mention martinoz, is the TDi is not as reliant on technology and computers, well it isnt at all. Dont get me wrong the TD5 is great engine and had i had the money at the time i would have gotten one. But the TDi is far simpler to work on if you do alot of the work yourself. If you arent poor like me and will be taking it to a mechanic go the TD5. Matt
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    Servicing

    Thanks for that observation Matt. I do all my own servicing on the old V8 but had already reconciled myself to getting a 4wd servicing agent as I know jack about deisels.

    Probably won't use a LR dealership as they charge like wounded bulls. They quoted me $1,600 + fitting for a replacement alternator on the V8 and I managed to make a Nissan one fit. Cost me $150 and it's been fine for 4 years. Sad thing was I only needed new brushes and they refused to sell them. Have to buy a new unit, yeh right !

    Martin

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    where about in Melb are you Martinoz ????
    130's rule

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    Re: Servicing

    Originally posted by Martinoz
    Thanks for that observation Matt. I do all my own servicing on the old V8 but had already reconciled myself to getting a 4wd servicing agent as I know jack about deisels.

    Probably won't use a LR dealership as they charge like wounded bulls. They quoted me $1,600 + fitting for a replacement alternator on the V8 and I managed to make a Nissan one fit. Cost me $150 and it's been fine for 4 years. Sad thing was I only needed new brushes and they refused to sell them. Have to buy a new unit, yeh right !

    Martin
    I was like you when i bought my disco 4 or 5 months ago. I didnt know much about diesels, but they are just as easy if not easier to work on than petrols, less electrics to stuff around with for a start. I have found the TDi extremely easy to work on. Matt
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    Thanks for that Matt, maybe I'l give it a go.

    I'm in Montmorency Hiline.

    Regards

    Martin

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    I think you will enjoy either vehicle. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img]

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