1997 300tdi disco

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neiljohn

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• Jan 18, 2008

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Hello I have joined the forum because I am looking into buying the above car.Can anyone tell me the problem areas to look for when looking around the 300tdi.I am mainly interested in the engine and drive train problems.Things like is it normal to see oil around the rocker cover etc.
Any thing really thanks.

 

nickh75

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• Jan 18, 2008

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oil round the rocker cover tut! cant stop mine leaking. but she still drives like a dream

 

revjames

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• Jan 18, 2008

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They all (300TDi) leak around the rocker covers, sunroofs, windscreen etc. I've had mine year now and as far as drive train is concerned, make sure all the gears work (lo - hi, diff lock) and trans sounds OK, check the cooling system is OK - no signs of head gasket failure - ie hi pressure in expansion tank etc. Mostly common sense. I would want to see evidence of good and regular servicing too.

 

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CharlesY

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• Jan 18, 2008

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Never mind all that stuff as it is easy enough to fix it.

RUST at the body mountings .... RUST rear floor pan ..... RUST RUST RUST !!!!

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woot

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• Jan 18, 2008

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I'd second that, check for rust!! Also sills, especially behind the plastic trim under the doors - see if it's bulging anywhere, press it and listen for crunching, especially below the rear doors.

Also when you test drive, listen for knocking, clunking noises when taking up drive and changing gear - could indicate a worn transfer box. The more noises and the louder they are, the worse the wear is.

 

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neiljohn

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• Jan 19, 2008

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revjames said:

They all (300TDi) leak around the rocker covers, sunroofs, windscreen etc. I've had mine year now and as far as drive train is concerned, make sure all the gears work (lo - hi, diff lock) and trans sounds OK, check the cooling system is OK - no signs of head gasket failure - ie hi pressure in expansion tank etc. Mostly common sense. I would want to see evidence of good and regular servicing too.

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Thanks for the info, the car is in Gran Canaria where I live so rain entry is not a prob, I will give it a good checking over,