Rover Diesel options?
Mudding
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Mudding
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Mostly though I have always preferred the Rover diesel over the Gas. The 300Tdi's are nearly bullet proof.
except the fact that the timing belt cab go on the earlier ones blowing them up and the fact they use more gas then the 200tdi's and the ever self destructive EGR.
as for gas. diesel is 20 cents more than high test per gallon in NY.
as for gas. diesel is 20 cents more than high test per gallon in NY.
Diesel also costs more per gal here but you get almost double the MPG so it is a wash.
You would need to install a TD5 and a TD5 transmission or convert to a Rover 5-speed.
And your truck would not pass emissions, the engine must match the VIN#, so if the VIN# says "V8 gas" it must have a gas V8 in it, you can replace your V8 with the V8 from a newer Rover or the Rover of the same year but it must be a gas V8.
And since diesels were not sold here in the US in a DII you cant do it, wont pass emissions, you will be failed as soon as they open the hood.
You would need to move to a non testing state.
And as for the price of a brand new V8, $10,000? Really?
It's actually $7,000 from the dealer, brand new in a crate.
And why would anyone spend that kind of money to repair a used car? If it was in a accident and the repairs were 3/4's of that the insurance company would total it out, it makes no sense financially.
You would need to install a TD5 and a TD5 transmission or convert to a Rover 5-speed.
And your truck would not pass emissions, the engine must match the VIN#, so if the VIN# says "V8 gas" it must have a gas V8 in it, you can replace your V8 with the V8 from a newer Rover or the Rover of the same year but it must be a gas V8.
And since diesels were not sold here in the US in a DII you cant do it, wont pass emissions, you will be failed as soon as they open the hood.
You would need to move to a non testing state.
And as for the price of a brand new V8, $10,000? Really?
It's actually $7,000 from the dealer, brand new in a crate.
And why would anyone spend that kind of money to repair a used car? If it was in a accident and the repairs were 3/4's of that the insurance company would total it out, it makes no sense financially.
Mudding
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spike555
And as for the price of a brand new V8, $10,000? Really?
It's actually $7,000 from the dealer, brand new in a crate.
And why would anyone spend that kind of money to repair a used car? If it was in a accident and the repairs were 3/4's of that the insurance company would total it out, it makes no sense financially.[/QUOTE]
Just an FYI on the $10K.....I was just quoted last week from Landrover annapolis,MD last wk $8-$10k..new crate motor remove old install new.....Not saying I need it was just cking incase worse case ever happens...
And on the why would anyone spend that kind of money on........In my case or maybe someone like me....I purchased my Disco new in 2004,inside/outside perfect never off roaded (did alot of that in my old 98 dI )Always seviced and maintained,well IMHO where am I going to find a ride like mine for 10k.....Hell they dont even make them anymore....
And as for the price of a brand new V8, $10,000? Really?
It's actually $7,000 from the dealer, brand new in a crate.
And why would anyone spend that kind of money to repair a used car? If it was in a accident and the repairs were 3/4's of that the insurance company would total it out, it makes no sense financially.[/QUOTE]
Just an FYI on the $10K.....I was just quoted last week from Landrover annapolis,MD last wk $8-$10k..new crate motor remove old install new.....Not saying I need it was just cking incase worse case ever happens...
And on the why would anyone spend that kind of money on........In my case or maybe someone like me....I purchased my Disco new in 2004,inside/outside perfect never off roaded (did alot of that in my old 98 dI )Always seviced and maintained,well IMHO where am I going to find a ride like mine for 10k.....Hell they dont even make them anymore....
Last edited by creepin; Feb 16, 2012 at 08:30 AM.
spike555
And as for the price of a brand new V8, $10,000? Really?
It's actually $7,000 from the dealer, brand new in a crate.
And why would anyone spend that kind of money to repair a used car? If it was in a accident and the repairs were 3/4's of that the insurance company would total it out, it makes no sense financially.
And as for the price of a brand new V8, $10,000? Really?
It's actually $7,000 from the dealer, brand new in a crate.
And why would anyone spend that kind of money to repair a used car? If it was in a accident and the repairs were 3/4's of that the insurance company would total it out, it makes no sense financially.
And on the why would anyone spend that kind of money on........In my case or maybe someone like me....I purchased my Disco new in 2004,inside/outside perfect never off roaded (did alot of that in my old 98 dI )Always seviced and maintained,well IMHO where am I going to find a ride like mine for 10k.....Hell they dont even make them anymore....[/quote]
if i never went off-road i would never own a discovery 2. too many headaches to just drive around town in it. and if you use the A/C during the summer eventually you will drown your xyz switch causing you to have to limp from wherever the heck you are, the headgaskets will blow and your sunroofs will leak on you not to mention abs modulator failures and a drive shaft that is ready to go off like a roadside bomb strapped to the bottom of your truck. i would take that 10 grand and go buy a sweet rangie classic. ....
just saying.
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Mudding
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Sigh* that is what I was afraid of, I really don't understand why more "eco-friendly" engine installs can't get a waiver to that rule. EDIT: I have heard of people registering their vehicle under a new VIN# in order to install the new engine but I am still looking for government regulations regarding this.
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Mudding
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Done, Pennsylvania Salvaged Vehicle Regulations and Consumer Protections at DMV.org: The Unofficial DMV Guide. Reregister the vehicle as "modified", but then you will probably pay out the *** in insurance.