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Vehicle & Technical => Range Rover => Topic started by: 500bhp on March 07, 2007, 18:08:58

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: 500bhp on March 07, 2007, 18:08:58

I have been told of a 1991 Range Rover for sale fitted with a 1995 300 TDI engine gearbox and transfer case, would you think its a good combo, or will it be under powered, and any ideas of what I should look for with this sort of build....................Thanks

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: Range Rover Blues on March 07, 2007, 18:15:15

My mate is selling one with a 200TDi, proffesional build and lots of paperwork (engine might be a gold-seal too) for £2k

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: 500bhp on March 07, 2007, 18:24:10

Not being a diesel guy up to now, whats the difference between a 200tdi and 300 tdi, any advantages over each?

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: Range Rover Blues on March 07, 2007, 18:30:22

Each have their own fans, some people think the 200 is the stronger, some say the 300 is quieter.

I'ver only had 300TDI which I like, but I think either are a good engine.  I'm sure someone will be along who knows them better than me.

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: waveydavey on March 07, 2007, 18:38:14

The biggest difference is control; the 200 is 100% mechanical from the pedal to the injection. The 300 starts bringing in electronics, it is smoother and a tad quieter but really the performance on both is much the same.

Tobe honest ona  conversion I would tend to prefer the 200 as it is more basic and hence less liable to complications.

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: 500bhp on March 07, 2007, 21:31:19

So would a RR be underpowered with a 200tdi or 300tdi, compared to a 3.5 v8. I am assuming it weighs more than a Disco.

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: Yoshi on March 07, 2007, 21:35:26

But wasnt the 300tdi only more electronic from about 1996 onwards with the third phase of the engine?

I have had both in discovery's but would definately prefer the 300tdi again, cos i loved it.

The 200tdi engine is fantastic also.

Just also to note there is a 300tdi rangie with mot on it for sale by me on an m plate for £1500

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: 500bhp on March 07, 2007, 21:46:46

Is it a LHD?

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: Yoshi on March 07, 2007, 21:56:19

no, standard rhd

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: 500bhp on March 07, 2007, 22:02:00

No good for me here..........shame

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: Yoshi on March 07, 2007, 22:24:14

Aye, if i had the money i would have it like a shot, cos its well underpriced.

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: waveydavey on March 08, 2007, 06:57:23

If you are used to a V8 then either Diesel will feel a big sluggish but they are certainly not underpowered.
The first Disco was built on a Range Rover Chassis and Land Rover fittted both engines to Range Rovers so it is more than capable.

I think the 300 got more electronic as time went on. Really electronics are personal choice, they do a good job but the more you have the harder home maintinance is (without Rovercom).

Title: A good combo ??
Post by: Range Rover Blues on March 08, 2007, 22:32:42

Quote from: "500bhp"

So would a RR be underpowered with a 200tdi or 300tdi, compared to a 3.5 v8. I am assuming it weighs more than a Disco.

You wouldn't think so if you saw Julie's :wink:

Yes the TDi is a little slower, RRR now has a TDi auto and It's definitely not as quick as her old V8 auto, but it's not embarasingly slow.  And it does about 30mpg :)