cheers, some good advice, am i correct in thinking that the difference between the 200 and 300tdi is simply the belt setup? Im definately after something i can work on myself as my current car is a plug and play job and it does my head in! Everything you touch sets off the ecu warning light!
Is this the case with the td5? As for road use im not too bothered, i have a motorbike for that
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Yes, absolutely !!! You need a computer to let you fart with a TD5 !!!!
TDI 300 was an evolution of the first Discovery TDi200. There were a lot of engine internal changes, but the external ones most people will talk about are the remodelled dashboard (weak on early 300's) different front and rear lights.
My advice would be to go for a '98 Tdi300, 3 doors are generally (quite rightly!!) cheaper, get one with good history, and check for rust.
The latter 300's seem to be a bit better protected on the rust front. Check boot floors, rear whell arches, the chassis, rear cross member, body supports, sills and front inner wings. You are bound to find some rust.
They seem to be able to take the mileage if looked after. I change all the filters every 6,000mls with the engine oil change. I use 5-30 fully synth as I find it helps with winter cold morning starts.
Modifications to do straight away:
1. De- GRD;
2. De-Catt. and straight-through exhaust
Both are very cheap to do, about £80 in total.
When you buy one, irrespective of what the sellers says, change all the filters and all the fluids, inc coolant and brake fluids. Also check and clean the fuel sedimenter.
They are very sensitive to good airflow so change the airfilter regularly, not the way LR says.
Filter kits (oil, air and fuel) are available from Paddocks for £6.28+vat, so why wouldn't you??
They are great everyday/ fun vehicles so find one and start to play.
My bike is for the better weather as well !!
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