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Jonsey:
Thanks for the responses.


Think i'm still liking the V8 idea, if i have time tomorrow going to go and have a look at the one i've seen advertised.

Think it's more the power and sound i like! But i do want to do wadding so will have to read up on the preparation when it comes to that.

L90OOK:
You'll get more usable power from a Tdi less likely to break components due to low end torque.

Skibum346:
Don't let the dieselheads talk you out of a real engine matey! I have a 3.5 V8 on carbs in my disco (1990). I have no problems wading. Good ignition is very important and anyting that diverts the power of the spark will be excacerbated by water. As long as the rotor arm, dizzy cap and leads are good quality and you take some fairly basic precautions... you'll do fine!

Only thing to note, as far as I'm aware, V8's should have the camshaft replaced around 100,000 miles, basically that's a top end rebuild. If your going to invest in one it might be worth checking whether it's had that done.

That sai, we have a 1994 rangie with 255K on the clock and it still drives... it's a bit lazy up hills (arctics can catch it!) cuz the valves no longer get opened fully by the camshaft.

As for local clubs... **loks left... looks right...** your here aincha?!

Skibum

Range Rover Blues:

--- Quote from: Jonsey on January 28, 2008, 19:58:32 ---

So is the general thought that diesels are better for off roading than the V8's? or is that a question that will cause all hell to break loose?

--- End quote ---

Nope.  I've got a V8 and it's fine.  I don't go into water above my sills because it damages far more things than engines.  It's definitely worth an LPG converion, that'll put your running costs slightly worse than a TDi but then you don't get vibration white finger on the motorway ;)

Serioulsy though, either a V8 or a TDi will be a good truck, buy on condition (particulary body) rather than age or mileage.  Sure at 145,000 it won't be in it's first flush of youth but then it's alos past the worst age for wear, so either most thing swill be good, or they'll be newish.

Biggest thing of all is the engine (if the box drives ok, then it''s ok) so check for regular servicing, a nice oil filler, no smoke, no filth in the water, definitley no noises from the camshaft etc etc.  A compression test is a good idea but as a rule if a V8 is chugging rather than smooth it's not one of the best.

What's your budget anyway?

BK:
Waterproofing?chain wax on leads and silicone on dizzy cap ......bingo,but dont expect it to be a submarine,at least with a V8 if you do drown it youve got a fair chance of it running again,just undo plugs and crank her over and water will shoot out of cylinders and there ya go,one engine ok,do that with a diesel and its bye bye engine or a large repair bill,

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