Thread: I am defecting...

Mine I have found just isnt consistant so it's not really worth me entering a debate on economy but I have got between 9.5lt/100kms and 21lt100kms of which I can put down to differences in load (e.g.towing a caravan/horse float or loaded up with the rack on) or driving into a bad head wind or even mechanical problems like a leaking lift pump or blocked air filter.

Ive also found that Diesel isnt consistant quality in Vic which can play havock with ecomomy as well.

As far as Rom Mc's comments go, 300TDI's rarely break down if they have been well looked after so that isnt really a problem as long as you get a good one to start off with and all other parts other than the engine wear out the same as on a V8 one so there would be no difference there other than a few drive train componants may recieve a bit more of a thrashing with the V8's due to the driver wanting to hear that awsome note all the time at full throttle

If range is the main reason for the change then the change is worth it because as stated time and time again, they are about the same in cost to run and maintain and it's not worth starting another debate over it.

If anyone is interested in the debate then do a search, there have been some extremely interesting ones about which is better.

The best I can offer so far, I've been far too busy alienating my neighbours with the work on the box trailer to get ready for the tent top to fit.
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I slid under it last night to have a sticky as I bought it virtually sight unseen (I've never done that before), just having had an independent inspection done by MR. I have found a small problem already, there are no oil leaks, not even a weep.
Should I loosen something?

Looks good Dan. Happy economical touring

Originally Posted by 100I

The best I can offer so far, I've been far too busy alienating my neighbours with the work on the box trailer to get ready for the tent top to fit.
18-03-08_0646.jpg

I slid under it last night to have a sticky as I bought it virtually sight unseen (I've never done that before), just having had an independent inspection done by MR. I have found a small problem already, there are no oil leaks, not even a weep.
Should I loosen something?

Check the dip stick......probably run out of oil

Gawd, I'm ****ing blood. SWMBO drove it home the other night and she did comment that it was a bit stiffer than ours. I went for a run on some local roads I know and keroist this thing rides like a dray. It is waaaay over suspended. It's aparently brand new (and looks it), has Lovells shocks and blue springs which I gather are Lovells badged whatever (going to search in a min & find out more). I'll check what's in the tyres tommorow when they've cooled but this feels much more than that, even feels like the springs may be too heavy, might be swapping my LRAs into it afterall (and konis no question) was hoping to avoid too much work. Ah well such is life.
And a pyro just went on the shortlist, this ain't no V8.
Whistle down that snorkle with the window down sounds good tho.