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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Northmead on June 25, 2006, 19:46:58

Title: Discovery Mpi Engine Change
Post by: Northmead on June 25, 2006, 19:46:58

Hi All,

I have a Discovery 2.0 ltr Mpi Petrol It go's very well but only giving me about 18 - 20 Mpg.

Can you put a 200tdi engine in this as i am told i will get about 35 mpg

As i do not want to sell this car because it is in very very good nick ...

Can anyone put me wise ......


Brian


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Title: Discovery Mpi Engine Change
Post by: dave_2A_2.25Turbo on June 25, 2006, 21:19:24

Best I've managed is 32 - but rarely drops below 30

Title: Discovery Mpi Engine Change
Post by: dracula on June 26, 2006, 00:20:10

Brian, give these a ring.
http://www.touchtruro.com/business/list/bid/1732569

Title: Discovery Mpi Engine Change
Post by: Range Rover Blues on June 26, 2006, 02:14:57

The concensus recently was 28 to 32 mpg if you don't hoof it.  I'd say think about LPG instead, less work and the insurance doesn't clobber it as a modification.  If you can get a really good TDi with the box and wiring loom then fine but TBH if it's from a car that's been broken for parts you've got to wonder if the engine isn't as bad as the rest of the car.

Title: Discovery Mpi Engine Change
Post by: ben_haynes on June 28, 2006, 23:30:36

hi if you do fit a 200 tdi engine to it let me know as i am looking at doing the same to my mums as the head gasket keeps going on it :cry:  3rd time

Title: Discovery Mpi Engine Change
Post by: Damonski on June 29, 2006, 16:06:11

Im on my second head gasket in about 18 months.

Decided that the next time mines goes its getting a 200tdi or a V8, favouring a V8 to save changing fuel tank and lines etc

Many have said to just get another car when I asked the same question months ago, but the rest of the motor is very good, just lacks a good engine.

Title: Discovery Mpi Engine Change
Post by: ben_haynes on June 29, 2006, 19:03:40

Quote from: "Damo"

but the rest of the motor is very good, just lacks a good engine.

that is the same as my mums better condition body wise than mine and my dads but the engine is CRAP