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Engine choice
barmiebrumie:
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So, what is the pre TD4 diesel engine like?
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swmbo want's one as well so if early deisle's are ok thats what we will get, I think they ar montego/meastro engines but maybe wrong, if so they were good hard workung plodders,
John.
V8MoneyPit:
I believe the TD4 is the common rail BMW unit, a real gem of an engine. Not excessively rattly (as Land Rover diesels go!) and quite pokey.
The earlier diesels are the UK unit.
I'd avoid the petrol, just because it can get painfully expensive if it does go wrong. And, as stated elsewhere, repair doesn't seem to cure the problem necessarily.
Terminus:
TD4 is a lovely engine - it would run better if chipped because the only tiny little niggle is a response delay when you stick the foot down from stationary or slow speeds, it seems to pause then decides to go.
But quite quiet for a diesel and as mentioned above not very rattly or rough sounding as some earlier diesels can be.
Thrasher:
I recall way back when the first Freelanders came out - I had one as a courtesy. Pulled up at the diesel pump only to find it was a petrol! Noisy little beggars the early ones - no soundproofing ;-)
Having said that - the last TD4 "Sport" I had was a pile of dingos kidneys. No power, no acceleration - no guts :( .. but as the nice lady pointed out - this "ain't no supercharged Range Rover so be careful when pulling out...."
pondy653:
Had my TD4 for about 3 months now, went to France in it this summer and returned 40 MPG, over 2000 miles. The Rover diesel isn't worth the bother, it's like the difference between the 2.5 TD and 200Tdi in 90s and 110s. The Rover diesel also has 2 timing belts that cost a small fortune to replace in labour costs, the TD4 is a timing chain.
If you look around you'll find a TD4's for reasonable money.
Don't be tempted by any other engine.
Happy hunting
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