Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
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JackNorris wrote:Looking at possibly joining you guys soon with a V8
What are the things to be wary of for petrol specific? Obviously diesel is cambelts, oil pump etc.
Thanks
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Thirst  expect 15 mpg driven locally and about 28 - 30 on a run.
Clean the throttle body as it's not on a service schedule and ditto the Mac sensor.
Good luck with the search, looks like 2 members on here are selling so you may get one fairly quickly if you are in a position to get one soon
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JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
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Thanks
Not too worried about mpg as is a second car 👍
Getting away from a diesel is key 👍 MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD
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kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
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Charliecloud wrote:Clean the throttle body as it's not on a service schedule and ditto the Mac sensor.
MAP, right? 
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plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
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JackNorris wrote:Thanks
Not too worried about mpg as is a second car 👍
Getting away from a diesel is key 👍
What's mpg  05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
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pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2432
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New rear GKN propshaft fitted today (PITA when lying on the ground under the car  ). Changed the fuel strap last week and noticed the centre bearing on the prop was hanging by a thread. Replaced the whole prop which was lucky as the rear UJ was also found to be notchy once removed
Wow, I thought it was smooth previously but now it's in a different league. For what its worth MPG on the lie o meter now back in the 20s.
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| 2nd May 2020 9:10 pm |
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JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1877
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Hi all
So in a position to really start looking now.
What are the things to check with the petrol engine? Obviously on a diesel it’s cambelts and oil pump.
Thanks MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD
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maxbasscat
Member Since: 03 Jan 2016
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 1263
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Valve body in gear box as well on list? Not the same as a 2.7 D3 box so refurb is option. As you may be close you are welcome to come an see our collection! 😉 LHD + RHD and LPG project D3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
D3 4.4 V8 Zambezi silver
D3 4.4 V8 Adriatic Blue
D3 2.7 (gone) Tonga Green
D3 4.4 V8 LHD Tonga Green
FFRR TDV8
Defender 300
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| 17th May 2020 11:09 am |
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Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
Location: 'Sunny' Zomerset
Posts: 9402
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Daft Q time!
I've been fancying a V8 of sorts for a while now, but can't understand why the Full Fat RR's are so much cheaper than the Disco V8's?
There are plenty of 02 - 05 Faties not too far from me at anything from <£3k to £5k, but the cheapest Disco V8's seem to be around the £7k+
I can't seem to justify getting the same vehicle (I have a 05D3) but it costing me potential an extra £5k, rather than get something very different for a little more on top of mine
So why are Disco 3 V8's so expensive compared to Full Fats? Is it reliability, is the costlier running costs of the FF's? Iggy/Ieuan
Current LR =
2015 RR Sport Autobiography
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1992 Land Rover Defender Camper
- Gone but not forgotten:
MY10 D4 GS
MY05 Disco 3 'S'
MY14 FL2 HSE manual in Blue
MY15 Disco 4 HSE Lux in Santorini Black
MY08 Disco 3 SE manual in Buck Blue
1960 Series 2 88" (No idea why I sold it!)
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| 17th May 2020 11:46 am |
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CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
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Hi Iggy,
You've read my thoughts!!
I been after a V8 D3 for a few months but starting looking at FFRR in the same age range and wondering the exact same thing as you!!
I'd be interested to see if there is a reason?? 2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
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| 17th May 2020 12:18 pm |
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maxbasscat
Member Since: 03 Jan 2016
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 1263
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^^ I’ve been looking at the reasons too, seems illogical however perhaps an answer lies in the layout of the FFRR they do not have 7 seats and practicality of D3, the D3 just has more space so maybe that is a factor. Having the 3.6 TDV8 as well I can very much appreciate the transplant to a D3 by Disco Mikey I suspect that is a revelation having said that I also really like the petrol V8 in the D3 it is so quiet.
A factor that I have begun to appreciate recently is that here in UK D3 V8 is a rarer beast so parts are that much more expensive. Complete Engines appear to have a £1000 premium on a 2.7L That is plain market economics so I think better for me to source parts in Dubai and US with attached risk and where there are plenty of LR3’s available rather than have the comfort blanket of uk suppliers. It is something of a man maths answer! D3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
D3 4.4 V8 Zambezi silver
D3 4.4 V8 Adriatic Blue
D3 2.7 (gone) Tonga Green
D3 4.4 V8 LHD Tonga Green
FFRR TDV8
Defender 300
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| 17th May 2020 1:46 pm |
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JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1877
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maxbasscat wrote:Valve body in gear box as well on list? Not the same as a 2.7 D3 box so refurb is option. As you may be close you are welcome to come an see our collection! 😉 LHD + RHD and LPG project
Oooo any more info? Should they be replaced at certain mileage?
You a trader? 😎 MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD
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| 17th May 2020 2:00 pm |
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maxbasscat
Member Since: 03 Jan 2016
Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 1263
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Not Land Rovers..... we appear to be collectors!
Our mechanic suggests the valve body on the gear box may be reason for slightly jerky response. We are looking to auto gear box specialist for a diagnostic D3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
D3 4.4 V8 Zambezi silver
D3 4.4 V8 Adriatic Blue
D3 2.7 (gone) Tonga Green
D3 4.4 V8 LHD Tonga Green
FFRR TDV8
Defender 300
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| 17th May 2020 2:05 pm |
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JackNorris
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: Beds/Bucks Border
Posts: 1877
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Ahh ok
Iguana wrote:Daft Q time!
I've been fancying a V8 of sorts for a while now, but can't understand why the Full Fat RR's are so much cheaper than the Disco V8's?
There are plenty of 02 - 05 Faties not too far from me at anything from <£3k to £5k, but the cheapest Disco V8's seem to be around the £7k+
I can't seem to justify getting the same vehicle (I have a 05D3) but it costing me potential an extra £5k, rather than get something very different for a little more on top of mine
So why are Disco 3 V8's so expensive compared to Full Fats? Is it reliability, is the costlier running costs of the FF's?
Never thought of this. Good point having looked on AT
Read somewhere that the gearbox is different MY2023 Discovery 5 R-Dynamic 3.0
MY2020 Discovery 5 Landmark 3.0 - SOLD
MY2005 Discovery 3 V8 4.4 HSE - SOLD
MY2019 Discovery 5 SE 3.0 - LR Replaced !
MY2005 Discovery 3 S 2.7 - SOLD
MY2016 Discovery 4 Graphite - SOLD
MY2015 Discovery 4 SE Tech - SOLD
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| 19th May 2020 10:28 pm |
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kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6566
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If we’re talking 02-05 FFRR, note that the petrol V8 engine is NOT the same as on the D3. It is an BMW 4.4 liter V8 and the gearbox is a 5HP24 (I think). The early Td6 diesels have a GM gearbox which had a rather dodgy reputation.
Hard to say what makes the prices dip in U.K, maybe people don’t want not-so-well maintained old FFRRs 
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| 20th May 2020 4:56 am |
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maxbasscat
Member Since: 03 Jan 2016
Location: Cambridgeshire
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I believe FFRR have a 4.4L AJ8 engine from 05 - 09 Before that it was the M62 4.4L . I still wonder whether the M62 will fit L319 (D3) anyone know? D3 2.7 Zermatt silver (not another one)
D3 4.4 V8 Zambezi silver
D3 4.4 V8 Adriatic Blue
D3 2.7 (gone) Tonga Green
D3 4.4 V8 LHD Tonga Green
FFRR TDV8
Defender 300
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