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  1. 27th March 2009, 09:41 PM #1
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    Which engine is best??

    Hi everyone, just a quick question, which is the best engine to be had in a landrover? TD5, 200TDi, 300TDi, etc keeping in mind economy, servicing, parts, etc. Around town, towing 2t, off road etc. I know that this is a big ask as it really boils down to individuals preferences but I'm contemplating an engine change in the Silver Bullet series 1 disco manual as the V8 may need pulling down soon. Love the power of the V8 but not too keen on the fuel consumption. Thanks

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    3.9Ltr 4bd1 isuzu
    They were found in 110 county's (the army uses them).
    and lots have been put into rangies, not shore of disco's though
    They are very reliable, great on fuel and with a turbo they pull very well (aparently)

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    Quote Originally Posted by andrew e View Post
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    Oh christ.... here we go again!

    Personally, I think the 2.25 diesel. All of its torque is down low - about when the starter motor is in its sweet spot. Reliable as.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slunnie View Post
    Oh christ.... here we go again!

    Personally, I think the 2.25 diesel. All of its torque is down low - about when the starter motor is in its sweet spot. Reliable as.
    but its not an 3.9Ltr 4bd1 isuzu
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    Quote Originally Posted by clean32 View Post
    but its not an 3.9Ltr 4bd1 isuzu
    I'd never fit Jap crap to the Kings ride!



    I'm an old timer and a die hard.....It's sacrilege I tell you!



    ....and not compatible with the good ol' German ZF.
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  8. 27th March 2009, 10:37 PM #8
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    How about the 3.0litre jag diesel from the 2010 disco 3.
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    Quote Originally Posted by long stroke View Post
    3.9Ltr 4bd1 isuzu
    They were found in 110 county's (the army uses them).
    and lots have been put into rangies, not shore of disco's though
    They are very reliable, great on fuel and with a turbo they pull very well (aparently)

    CHEERS TIM.
    Thanks Tim, I would assumethat ir they were put into rangies, then they should be an easy fit also inth the Disco 1 as most rangie and disco 1 stuff is interchangeable?? What sort of fuel economy do they average compared to the 2.25? Is the 2.25 the 5cyl motor?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bob h View Post
    Hi everyone, just a quick question, which is the best engine to be had in a landrover? TD5, 200TDi, 300TDi, etc keeping in mind economyIsuzu, servicingIsuzu, partsIsuzu, etc. Around town, towing 2tIsuzu, off road etcIsuzu. I know that this is a big ask as it really boils down to individuals preferences but I'm contemplating an engine change in the Silver Bullet series 1 disco manual as the V8 may need pulling down soon. Love the powerIsuzu 4BD1Turbo of the V8 but not too keen on the fuel consumptionIsuzu. Thanks

    Bob H
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