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  1. 5th March 2010, 04:32 PM #1
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    Petrol Disco on Carbs?

    I don't like the idea of too many electronics off road. I currently drive a twin carb V8 Rangie for play, I normally ride my motorbike for transport.

    I like that this has few electronics for mud, water or time to cause me problems when off-roading.

    I am looking to get a Disco and there seem to be many running on and off road. I dont really want a computer. Am I just being silly? Will I be breaking down trying to find a fault?
    Can I retro fit Carbies to it and bypass the ECU and many of the sensors that go with it? Should I just make sure I get a diesel?
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  2. 5th March 2010, 05:41 PM #2
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    ID go a diesel....
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    While technically feasible (they came as such in the UK) it is not legal in Australia to remove the EFI and retrofit carburettors.
    I also think it would be a waste of time and money. My RRC has never left me stranded due to an EFI fault.
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    Disco are better than rangies for computer probs

    If it was me I would'nt retro fit carbs your fuel usage will increase and you will have all sorts of teething probs.

    Or you could get a um diesel

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    Plenty of V8 disco's on here, you are more likely to have an ignition problem (amplifier ) than with the efi components.
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    Apart from the (noted) problem with ignition amps, another occasional problem is the EFI fuel pump, especially if it is over 150 000km old. Replace or carry a spare. It's not hard to get at under the hatch in the back floor. Nothing much else is going to strand you with an EFI D1.
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    Thanks for the replies. It seems as though I am worrying too much about the EFI. Which I had pretty much guessed anyway.
    I have seen many cars come in to the workshop on tilt trays due to one sensor or another having failed.

    I agree that a diesel would be better.
    The main reason for looking at Petrol model is the purchase price, that and that manual V8s are more readily available than in diesel.
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    Don't forget that they sound so much better as well!!!!!!!!
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