Thread: Upgradingfrom D2 V8 to D3 - but which engine?

You dilemma is very much about personal preferences. You probably don’t do enough kms to worry about the difference in fuel usage so either the TDV6 or V8 would suit you.

I love the 2.7TDV6 but would not buy a high mileage one unless it has a fully documented maintenance history and clearly been over-maintained by someone who is passionate about Land Rovers. Max kms I would look at would be around 160K, and then the first thing I would do is the timing belt, tensioners, and oil pump, plus give the transmission a double flush (unless you have proof it was all done and not due again). At the same time I would also replace the water pump and crankshaft damper.

However, if I was buying again I would go for a lower mileage V8. By all accounts better than the petrol V6 with better performance but similar fuel economy. Can’t comment on what to look out for with the V8, but I would look to replace the water pump, hoses, and again double flush the transmission.

And unless you need the storage space or a 7 seater, a V8 Range Rover Sport would be a good alternative.

Originally Posted by justinthorpe

Hi

2.7 Diesel V6 - cheaper running costs then V8, but maintenance/repair cost more,

I keep on hearing this from people but I just dont know where it comes from. Maintenance and repair costs are bugger all except for cam belt changes. I do my own basic maintenance every 10,000km on the engine - only the usuals required not expensive at all. Diffs, transfer case and gearbox - every second or third service - not hard or expensive.

The one thing I dont do is the cam belts etc - I buy parts ($300) and pay indy $1000 to do it - only every 7 years - too easy.

I have had my 2.7 for 12 years now - the most reliable and cheapest car I have ever owned to run. Changed front disks and pads yesterday - a couple of hours and $300 cheap as chips.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

I keep on hearing this from people but I just dont know where it comes from.

Because while yours is probably the common experience, you get the odd example like ours (in order of occurrence) :

• Crank
• LH EGR
• Turbo
• Oil pump
• RH EGR
• DPF
• HPFP

That's slightly more than routine oil changes and a timing belt.

Originally Posted by BradC

Because while yours is probably the common experience, you get the odd example like ours (in order of occurrence) :

• Crank
• LH EGR
• Turbo
• Oil pump
• RH EGR
• DPF
• HPFP

That's slightly more than routine oil changes and a timing belt.

But probably no worse than another brand of 4wd such as Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, etc etc etc.

My point is that there is nothing special about our LR products - they are not more expensive to maintain than Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, etc etc etc. but of course there are exceptions.