Thread: How many Ks out of a 300TDI

....and how long is a piece of string ??

if correctly maintained, 300tdis certainly have a reputation for longevity...and for accepting an extra amount of boost & fuel with no damage

.. some experts counsel precautionary head gasket changes around 200000kms - many users have had them last at least twice as long as that before anything major was required

The 3 that I know well are around the 200000-400000km mark with no obvious signs of wear, coolant loss or oil consumption to date, but have had appropriate coolant system maintenance and timing belt changes.

Be aware that many servicing mechanics just do not appear to understand LRs - so find an experienced LR place or learn to do it yourself.

I'd be very happy with anything over 300K .

My father has his 95 disco 300Tdi at the 900,000 kilometre mark at the moment. Only water pumps, timing belts and generally serviced every 5000. Head has never been off. They can be very reliable if not over heated and serviced correctly.


Cheers,
Gaz

I was originally looking at a D3 but the cost of repairs. I keep looking at the old girl (97), she has never let me down in the 11 odd years I've had her and the few parts I have replaced were minor.

I know her full history and she has always been fully serviced both auto box and motor, mostly by L/R mechanics. But that 315 000K has me asking, I suppose its more than a motor as well, I mean the whole car has done the Ks not just the motor but the 300TDI has a good rep. Sourccing parts may be a future issue. but I do luv to drive the old girl especially in the bush!!!
Is there a point in Ks that I could expect a major overhaul?

Gazz

3 in our fleet are at around 280-300000 K with one at 420000K.

Gaz69

I've replaced the water pump twice, the first one was bodgy and the vacum pump. The rest was normal services, tyres, break pads and bloody door springs! they are the biggest headache.

Good name by the way!!

Gazz

87County what do you mean by accepting an extra amount of boost & fuel because I tow a 1200 kg pop top and a little bit more power would be great!!!!
Gazz

Originally Posted by 87County

....and how long is a piece of string ??

if correctly maintained, 300tdis certainly have a reputation for longevity...and for accepting an extra amount of boost & fuel with no damage

.. some experts counsel precautionary head gasket changes around 200000kms - many users have had them last at least twice as long as that before anything major was required

The 3 that I know well are around the 200000-400000km mark with no obvious signs of wear, coolant loss or oil consumption to date, but have had appropriate coolant system maintenance and timing belt changes.

Be aware that many servicing mechanics just do not appear to understand LRs - so find an experienced LR place or learn to do it yourself.

Gazz

I've replaced the water pump twice, the first one was bodgy and the vacum pump. The rest was normal services, tyres, break pads and bloody door springs! they are the biggest headache.

Good name by the way!!

Gazz

I'll have to agree with you on the name Gazz, but we are biased! ENjor your disco. I've got a Td5 disco and i hate it. I'm going to Blinman for the Jamboree tomorrow morning and i'm taking the Rangie as i know it wont play up! Anyway, have a good easter