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landrover 110, the better engine

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thermidorthelobster:
I know on paper the TD5 is a punchier engine, but do you actually find in terms of every day driveability there is much difference?

Several times I've found my TD5 Disco (chipped) is a fraction nippier than a well-tweaked 300tdi, but not enough to make that much of a difference;  but I'd go so far as to say I enjoy driving 300tdis more than the TD5;  the torque band seems wider and you can hold the gears.

marsie:
The 300 definately seems more torquey at the bottom end of the rev range,that is why i went for a 300 for my off roader.The td5 has a different fuel map for either hi or lo range
Paul :twisted:

mmgemini:

--- Quote from: "marsie" ---I have owned all 3 types plus various v8s.Much depends on what you are using it for.My 90 has a 300tdi tuned about as far as i dare go,but is still only slightly more powerful than a bog standard td5 and miles behind some of the tweaked td5s that are appearing nowadays :shock: .Although the td5 is more reliant on electronics than either tdi i dont think it is owt to be scared of if you have any basic mechanical knowledge.I worked in a landrover dealers for 6 years at the height of the td5 sales and never had cause for concern that the td5 was unreliable.The only faults we got were-
oil pump bolts shearing :shock: at random(new engine)
overheat due to head moving on block(new head gasket and dowels)
fuel leaks from presure regulator(replace regulator)
non start(crank sensor)
rare porous heads(early cars)
Failed injectors(replace as required)
Misfire(oil in harness,fit modified harness)

With the exception of the sheared oil pump bolts they are all an easy fix.But all of the above faults could be put down to landrovers "variable"quality control.

But back to the point-200 or 300tdi :roll:  er 300 just because they are newer and they belts dont slip every time they get wet :wink:
Paul :twisted:
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So what I was told today about TD5 injectors is a load of krap.
I can buy a TD5 injector and fit it. I don't have to do anything else. I just bolt it in and it will work perfectly.

thermidorthelobster:

--- Quote from: "mmgemini" ---So what I was told today about TD5 injectors is a load of krap.
I can buy a TD5 injector and fit it. I don't have to do anything else. I just bolt it in and it will work perfectly.
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Unless I'm mistaken, you have to update the ECU with the new injector codes, which needs Rovacom or Testbook.

Porny:
A td5 will run with the wrong injector codes... as long as it's the correct type of injector.

Is not 100% ideal, but will work - you probably won't notice a difference.

A td5 won't pull oil over at extreme angles, and it won't snap a cambelt either....

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