Thread: I am defecting...

Originally Posted by 100I

... to a little oiler.

A 300tdi D1 should be parked in my driveway tommorow night, pics will come.
We plan to do some more remote touring in the next few years, plus I want to have a crack at Bio.
McRover, feel free to slag me after bagging whimpy landrover diesels all this time, Pedro, feel free to weep openly.

One 97 V8 on LPG will be leaving the family after Easter sometime so PM if you're looking for one folks.

What type of LPG?
Venturi or injection?

good choice. ...

get yourself a coolant level alarm and you'll be right
.. enjoy getting 800km per tank

Originally Posted by RonMcGr

What type of LPG?
Venturi or injection?

Mostly propane.



Old school, SVI wasn't available then. Underfloor tanks (full cargo area intact) with a petrol tank in the rear qtr.

Would like to hear how you find the running cost of the V8 V Diesel... I am thinking of going to a V8 on gas (auto) from a 300tdi manual

My maths so far says straight from the bowser I'll be going backwards a little. There's not much in it mind you.
But therein lies my interest in Bio, plus LPG & Petrol can reach outrageous prices outside of built up areas (yeh so can diesel). Really the range was the issue and as I say we do have the intention to get away a bit more now, been tied down a bit the last few years and the V8 suited us perfectly.

My '96 on LPG gets around 300 km/70l @ say $0.60/l = $42.00.
If TDi gets around 10l/100km, that's 30l/300km @ say $1.50/l = $45.00.
So, as you say, not much in it; but the range...

Originally Posted by markyc

If TDi gets around 10l/100km,

Mine doesn't.....

s'pose I could get rid of the winch..... winch bar..... roofrack .... empty the back of it ..... put highway tyres on.... drive like a grandma.....


Nah, 15 - 16l / 100