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ianv
Joined: 20 Dec 2007
Location: Murrumbateman
Posts: 288
 
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Hi,
The manuals are confusing as well, the main hanfbook says no biodeisel but the warranty handbook says b5 is ok.
Main problems are particulate matter filtering rather than the lubricity. Fine particulates, smaller than the filter catches, (8-10 Micron) still cause problems with the injectors in common rail engines, Toyata are having the same rough idle issues with their injectors getting contaminated.
Rgds
Ianv TDV6 S. Air Susp, locking Diff, Warn Winch, ARB bar, IPF lights, dual bats, G4 ladder, Frontrunner roofrack, rear wheel carrier, long range tank, Hannibal awning, 240V inverter, Cooper ST's, UHF, HF-VKS737 N3559
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 Thu Sep 04 2008 11:58am |
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TDMP
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Location: South Gippsland
Posts: 382
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so, WTF does it mean if Julian's insurer are paying over big bucks??? knowing insurance companies, they would not pay a red cent if they could get out of it... Tristan
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 1:19pm |
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IKke
Joined: 29 Apr 2008
Location: Brabant
Posts: 63
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I guess the insurance is paying because Land Rover says 5% biodiesel maximum is okay but more will ruin the engine.
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| Fri Sep 05 2008 6:25pm |
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DiscoJools
Joined: 31 Jan 2008
Location: Mornington Peninsula
Posts: 42
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Hi Guys,
Just back from trip up to Airlie Beach which I ended up doing in the RRS TDV8 because of the biodiesel problem with the Disco. Disco now back home after ULR drained tank and fuel lines and found no other problems. Thankfully running fine now. All covered by insurance apart from $500 excess.
Happen to speak to mate in Dubbo who runs garage and he said he has had about a dozen Hiluxes and Landcruisers in with rough idle etc due entirely to using diesel blended with a % of biodiesel. So a very common problem.
By the way RRS was a fantastic car to do the big trip in, no problem overtaking and remarkable 8 to 9 litr/100k ( bout 30 to 35 mpg!). Main issue was lack of luggage space. Missed going onto Fraser but drove down Rainbow Beach with tyres (19s) at bout 22psi and no probs.
Had car serviced at Bruce Lyntons Southport who seemed pretty good only complaint was when I checked tyre pressures and found they had 47psi in the front and 43 in the back! Thought the ride was a bit harsh when I picked it up from them. Also $171 for engine oil was a bit steep I thought.
Anyway Disco probably better fro a big trip mainly cause of more space.
Jools RRS TDV8
2005 Disco 3 S TDV6. Airsuspension, Locking rear diff. Traxide Dual Battery. General AT2. ARB winchbar. IPF lights.
1983 Range Rover 2dr fitted with 300Tdi (with bigger turbo), 40mm body lift, Warn 9000i winch and BFG MT 265/75/16. Rear Maxidrive locker
1976 Landcruiser BJ40 with tipper body for the farm!!
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| Sun Sep 28 2008 3:27am |
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Desert Traveller
Joined: 06 Aug 2006
Location: South East Queensland
Posts: 330
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Jools
I hope you enjoyed the drive down the beach at Rainbow, because from 2009 it will cost you $37.10 for a month pass. 
DT 06 TDV6 SE with Extras
VW Eos TDI
Previously 01 TD5 and 94 TDI
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| Sun Sep 28 2008 4:46am |
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SKP
Joined: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 167
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Is the fee to cover the cost of grading the beach  
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| Sun Sep 28 2008 5:00am |
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