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Going from a TD5 to a 300TDI?

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nosnibod:
I'm seriously thinking about swapping my 2004 110 XS for a well-sorted 300TDI 110 Station Wagon from somewhere like Foleys.

After experiencing the frustrating TD5 oil in the loom problem (yes I know it was supposedly fixed in post 2002 ones, but believe me, it hasn't) it's made me realise that a TD5 isn't likely to be the long-term ownership proposition I was hoping for.

I've spent a lot of time and £££ on the XS, but I'm thinking of a refurbished 300TDI, galvanised chassis & bulkhead, minimal electronics etc.

In terms of cost then it's likely to be a more-or-less straight swap between a two-year old TD5 and a ten year old refurbished 300TDI.

What do people think, am I mad or what?

smo:
I think you are mad, i've driven 200Tdi 300Tdi and TD5's and seriously wouldnt consider one of the earler engines over the TD5...ever!

If you had oil in the loom you were unlucky, but as its fixed why bother changing? The TD5 has bags of torque in all the right places and is more powerful and more tunable than a 300Tdi, treat it right and it'll last just as long if not longer too.

You'd be nuts to change it for an older vehicle!

landraver:
Ok here you are.......straight swap.........You're mental

Only joking mate  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Ah sorry it's a 110 you want, although the offer's there!!!!!!!


Jeff

HotShot:
Yep - completely barking !!!!!

Bob696:
Driven a TD5 ... I'll stick to my 200Tdi thank you very much ..... even I can fix most of it when it breaks.

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