Thread: D4 2.7TDV6 and 3.0TDV6

Sleeping Wood,

I have posted the following sentiments before.

I drive 2009 2.7TDV6 D3, now with circa 87,000 on the clock. I have loved almost every minute of ownership.

Never once have I wished for more power.

I do not tow regularly so that is not an issue for me.

I do use it off road but on 18 in rims, i have not yet felt the need to get 17in rims and would not be put off by 19in rims on the D4 to be honest.

I often load it up with family and camping gear and as above I have never felt under powered, I am always surprised how strong the 2.7 TDV6 is. It will cruise fully loaded at or above the speed limit all day comfortably.

If you get the 2.7 you will be happy.

However by all reports however the 3.0 is just that much better.

Hope that helps.

George

Originally Posted by Sleeping Wood

Hi people, First post. I have been lurking about for a few weeks and have searched through many posts, read FAQ etc.

I am considering purchasing a D4 and cant find much info on how the D4 2.7 and 3.0 compare against each other for on road use.

I would be using the vehicle for towing a van (2.5 ton) and don't anticipate a great deal of heavy off-road use. I have not had the opportunity of driving either of these vehicles yet so I thought I would ask if any member has done a comparison between the two.

The D3 2.7TD could also be an option based on my intended use so I would be interested if anyone has compared the three vehicles... Thanks for any advice.


Craig

Hi Craig,
Back to your original query. You were wanting advice on whether to purchase a D4 2.7 or D4 3.0.....or maybe a D3 2.7, for mainly on road use, and towing your 2.5 ton van.
I had the D3 with the 2.7 and found it adequate for towing, however ended up having a ECU power upgrade installed, as I found it lacking in low down torque.
I then bought the D4 with the 3.0 and was blown away by the difference.
The low down pulling torque and power was way beyond the improved 2.7.
If your main use is to pull your 2.5 ton van, go the 3.0 for sure.
One of my mottos as a builder is "the job is remembered long after the price is forgotten". Same goes with the 3.0.
I spent the initial $ at the beginning to purchase the 3.0 and never looked back.

Cheers, Craig

If you are looking at new? then the price saving on a Low pressure 3.0Ltr is hard to go past. It is greatly improved from the 2.7 (which I don't have a problem with as I own one) & obviously not as powerful as the High pressure 3.0Ltr.

Seriously consider having a look at both, I think you will come away Very surprised & with a great saving still in your pocket.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by sniegy

If you are looking at new? then the price saving on a Low pressure 3.0Ltr is hard to go past. It is greatly improved from the 2.7 (which I don't have a problem with as I own one) & obviously not as powerful as the High pressure 3.0Ltr.

Seriously consider having a look at both, I think you will come away Very surprised & with a great saving still in your pocket.

Good luck.

Thanks for all the reply's people,,, great information! Sniegy... I was going through Carsales over the last two days and noticed the MY13 has reduced power (down to 155Kw from 180KW for the 3.0l motor for MY10 - 12) the motor in MY13 is also listed as a V90 as opposed to a V60 configuration. Anyone know why LR has done this? and is the V90 motor a belt or chain cam drive..... I am far more comfortable with a chain drive

Craig, I only mention the Belt/Chain issue as an servicing cost. The 2.7 Ltr Td as fitted to the Discovery 3 & early D4 as a cheaper option runs two belts for timing. The belt at the front of the engine that controls cam timing is the one to worry about. If it has not been changed at its service interval its not a matter of it it will break but when. Repairs after that would make your eyes water. The rear belt times the fuel pump. If it breaks you just stop then walk. The 3ltr engines use chains so have a much longer service life. If you were considering an D3 V6 Td with over 100,000km you would want to know the service history. regards Chris

Originally Posted by DiscoWeb

Sleeping Wood,

I have posted the following sentiments before.

I drive 2009 2.7TDV6 D3, now with circa 87,000 on the clock. I have loved almost every minute of ownership.

Never once have I wished for more power.

I do not tow regularly so that is not an issue for me.

I do use it off road but on 18 in rims, i have not yet felt the need to get 17in rims and would not be put off by 19in rims on the D4 to be honest.

I often load it up with family and camping gear and as above I have never felt under powered, I am always surprised how strong the 2.7 TDV6 is. It will cruise fully loaded at or above the speed limit all day comfortably.

If you get the 2.7 you will be happy.

However by all reports however the 3.0 is just that much better.

Hope that helps.

George

Same story for me, glad I have never driven a 3.0 because I don't know what I am missing, but often amazed by how good my 2.7 is. I have never had a driving moment when I have thought I wish I had more power although the little lag on take off can be annoying until you get used to it and figure out how to work around it.

Still doing my homework on the 2.7 and 3.0 liter motors. Just trying to establish servicing costs etc.
From what I have read the transmission on both these motors is the ZF 6HP26 requiring ZF Lifeguard 6 fluid, pan and filter replacement at some service interval. I have searched the ZF Friedrichshafen AG | Startseite | Antriebstechnik und Fahrwerktechnik but am unable to locate the service kit number for this transmission. Does any member have the service kit number?

The shop on AULRO also has Dave's Interesting Things - LR3 Collection

Land Rover Discovery 3 (LR3) Repair Manual. This manual I imagine would be very close to the D4 but would not have the 3.0 liter motor, Is there any manual that would cover the D4 3.0 motor.

Thanks again Craig

I believe the 3.0L is ZF6HP28.

ZF themselves should be able to give you the info you need (and the kits). There is a branch in SA.

http://www.zf.com/corporate/en/compa...s_au/sites.jsp