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09-16-2018, 03:55 PM

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97 disco tdi

I have a chance to buy a 97 disco 300 tdi North American spec
I don't know anything about Diesel engines just that you get awesome mileage

my question is what should be I concerned about the 300 tdi ?
Any issues with them ??
is it worth buying one of these just mainly for the gas mileage ??

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09-16-2018, 04:20 PM

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Better to ask in the D1 section. The 300 tdi is pretty solid though

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09-16-2018, 04:22 PM

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Correction found out it started as a v8 but converted to diesel

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09-16-2018, 04:23 PM

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Sorry so used to only posting here

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09-16-2018, 04:41 PM

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moved to the appropriate forum. TIming belts are a bit of a pain on these

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09-18-2018, 04:11 PM

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Great motor, little harder to bleed coolant loop than a 200.

Mileage is great, you should hit mid twenties to thirty mpg

Change the oil and don't overheat it and it will do very well.

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09-27-2018, 10:11 PM

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Its a great thing if the conversion is well done. Its a horrible idea if the conversion is poorly done. There are LOTS of little bitty parts all over the truck that are diesel specific, and its a hard thing to do properly.

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