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Jetlag
Member Since: 10 Mar 2012
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 205
  
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Hi Guys,
I am currently in Europe on a work assignment and thinking of buying a Disco 4 to tour around.
I can buy a 2012 D4 SDV6 with 192,000km on the clock for GBP 7,500. It seems to have turbo issues.
I can buy a 2012 D4 SDV6 with 140,000km on the clock for GBP 15,000 - It looks in a bit better condition overall
Now, I am wondering if I shouldn't buy the cheaper version and spend the difference fixing it up and replacing the motor or if I should buy the lower mileage version.
My question to you guys is, has anyone had a D4 engine replaced and can recommend a good indie that can do this?
Secondly, the engine should be a straight fit even onto a EU car with a steering wheel on the wrong side of the car?
What sort of costs am I looking at? I have found supply and fit prices on ebay around the GBP 5,000 mark. Any experience with these options? Disco 4 SDV6 HSE with Compomotives, BFG 265/65R18s, BigCountry drawer system, Melvill & Moon covers, NL 52L fridge, FR Spare Wheel Carrier, FR Roof Rack, Tenco RTT, FR 50" LED Bar, dual spots, Lift Rods, Mantec Snorkel, C-TEK Dual batt system, 270 Ostrichwing, Maxtrax, Icom ID-5100, Icom ID-51 as secondary, IIDtool BT
Follow my adventures on Instagram @XpeditionAfrica
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 13041
 
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Talk to OvalAutos or Disco_Mikey, both sponsors on here.
£5K is too cheap, IMHO, for a decent engine. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer  ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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| 26th Aug 2021 4:58 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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think LR short engine is about 6500 pounds plus fitting and anything else
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| 26th Aug 2021 11:08 pm |
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DiscoJeffster
Member Since: 27 Feb 2016
Location: Perth
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You haven't said which engines? The 2.7 and 3.0L are worlds apart from repairability and replacement donor engines. If they're 2.7l life if a lot easier. If 3.0L, go in eyes wide open.
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| 27th Aug 2021 9:51 am |
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Jetlag
Member Since: 10 Mar 2012
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 205
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I would have thought that SDV6 or the 2012 year would have made it clear that it’s the 3.0.
Apologies
What sort of all-in prices am I looking at? Just want to make a somewhat informed decision. Disco 4 SDV6 HSE with Compomotives, BFG 265/65R18s, BigCountry drawer system, Melvill & Moon covers, NL 52L fridge, FR Spare Wheel Carrier, FR Roof Rack, Tenco RTT, FR 50" LED Bar, dual spots, Lift Rods, Mantec Snorkel, C-TEK Dual batt system, 270 Ostrichwing, Maxtrax, Icom ID-5100, Icom ID-51 as secondary, IIDtool BT
Follow my adventures on Instagram @XpeditionAfrica
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