Member Since: 27 Nov 2016
Location: lechlade, glos
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d3 v8 versus disco 4
Debating whether to replace my 54 plate D3 v8 for a disco 4, love the v8 and changing to a diesel is a big worry especially when I hear some of the engine woes but they do look good.54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm
Member Since: 27 Nov 2016
Location: lechlade, glos
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I wish! they're as rare as rocking horse 54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm
1st May 2017 7:02 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
Not sold in the UK .==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
1st May 2017 7:04 pm
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Member Since: 27 Nov 2016
Location: lechlade, glos
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that's true mogwyth, probably stick with the v8 i'm just concerned with the mileage reaching 155,000 reliability might be an issue.54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm
1st May 2017 7:08 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
Mines at a similar mileage, just had a coil go, so would expect more to go soon, keep a spare in the car now. I think our American cousins say they are quite capable of mega mileage, if looked after. In fact a quick Google reveals the Aussies suggest 300,000 miles plus should be achievable.==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
1st May 2017 7:18 pm
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Member Since: 27 Nov 2016
Location: lechlade, glos
Posts: 123
that's massive mileage but good to hear, I must admit I'd be sad to see it go as its so smooth and still an awesome vehicle although I do spend quite a lot of time in the filling stations!!54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm
the T/SDV6 is just a time-bomb, with that crank made of cheese--
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Member Since: 27 Nov 2016
Location: lechlade, glos
Posts: 123
yep I think I will and save the money and grief. 54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm
2nd May 2017 11:53 am
SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
Posts: 775
I have friends with D3 V8's with over 200k and still running smooth. Get a BG fuel, induct and intake cleaning done. This cleans the carbon in the engine. Majority of the used D3's on Craigslist, eBay or being sold cheap in the US have about 180k to 200k plus and are still running. Only heard of two catastrophes 1.From not changing the oil or pvc. 2nd from over-heating it and needing head gaskets at over 200k.
Keep the V8 just upgrade the front if you like the D4 look. Our D3 specialist in LA from his experience considers the V8 4.4 more reliable then the 5.0 V8 on the D4.
DaveD3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
2nd May 2017 1:52 pm
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I think youre right dave, I need to sort the pvc valve, its had regular oil changes and never been mistreated in its life so I'll stay with the v8. 54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm
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