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Rob Bell
Member Since: 24 Aug 2018
Location: London
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Thinking of getting a D3 V8 |
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Hi all, first post here, as I am currently giving serious thought to a D3 V8.
I've always loved the D3 - and in my eyes look better than the D4. I did look at the D5, but I don't really feel a love for it.
D3 V8 is also attractive, as I live in a post code that will fall inside the London LEZ in a couple of years, and happily the V8 is Euro4 and thus compliant. Exactly none of my other cars are! Also, this may be one of the last chances to own a V8 as everything will ultimately go electric I suspect...
There's a few D4s around the country on Autotrader. Most have done big miles. But the V8 seems to take these miles with relative ease?
So, my questions are:
1. What are they like to live with (this will be the "family adventure vehicle" - we have other cars, so this isn't a daily driver, but a high-days and epic holiday vehicle
2. What should I be looking out for (major service points, suspension replacements etc)
Thanks!
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24th Aug 2018 2:49 pm |
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SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
Posts: 775
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We own 2 D3 4.4 V8's. The D3 V8 is a great reliable truck as long as the the oil has been changed on time. The 4.4 V8 is more reliable than the 5.0 V8 on the D4. Which has issues with the timing chain tensioners.
Just make sure the D3 has had the plastic oil separator replaced and the coolant plastic T pipe. Both cheap replacements. The D3 V8 engine is a solid and probably the most reliable of the LR group. Have all the services done diff's, TC and Tranny. There is a list. Besides that it will go to about 300K with out any major issues. Oh yes and make sure it has no water coming in from the sunroof drains or through the cowl or A pillars. I have had no issues with suspensions.
Dave D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
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24th Aug 2018 3:04 pm |
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discoverybrazil
Member Since: 07 Aug 2018
Location: sao paulo
Posts: 102
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discoverybrazil
Member Since: 07 Aug 2018
Location: sao paulo
Posts: 102
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Re: Thinking of getting a D3 V8 |
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Rob Bell wrote:Hi all, first post here, as I am currently giving serious thought to a D3 V8.
I've always loved the D3 - and in my eyes look better than the D4. I did look at the D5, but I don't really feel a love for it.
D3 V8 is also attractive, as I live in a post code that will fall inside the London LEZ in a couple of years, and happily the V8 is Euro4 and thus compliant. Exactly none of my other cars are! Also, this may be one of the last chances to own a V8 as everything will ultimately go electric I suspect...
There's a few D4s around the country on Autotrader. Most have done big miles. But the V8 seems to take these miles with relative ease?
So, my questions are:
1. What are they like to live with (this will be the "family adventure vehicle" - we have other cars, so this isn't a daily driver, but a high-days and epic holiday vehicle
2. What should I be looking out for (major service points, suspension replacements etc)
Thanks! ![Very Happy Very Happy](images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif)
welcome here! the D3 4.4 V8 is great!! LR3 ON ROAD ONLY
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24th Aug 2018 3:47 pm |
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discoverybrazil
Member Since: 07 Aug 2018
Location: sao paulo
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SafariDave wrote:We own 2 D3 4.4 V8's. The D3 V8 is a great reliable truck as long as the the oil has been changed on time. The 4.4 V8 is more reliable than the 5.0 V8 on the D4. Which has issues with the timing chain tensioners.
Just make sure the D3 has had the plastic oil separator replaced and the coolant plastic T pipe. Both cheap replacements. The D3 V8 engine is a solid and probably the most reliable of the LR group. Have all the services done diff's, TC and Tranny. There is a list. Besides that it will go to about 300K with out any major issues. Oh yes and make sure it has no water coming in from the sunroof drains or through the cowl or A pillars. I have had no issues with suspensions.
Dave
hi dear great reply to us new friend!
im a new member here also, please let me know about this part :plastic oil separator coolant that you said, i check out on ebay but not found it, how many miliage that is broken this part?
thanks a lot
very satisfaction learn from you LR3 ON ROAD ONLY
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24th Aug 2018 3:48 pm |
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Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
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Re: Thinking of getting a D3 V8 |
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Rob Bell wrote:Hi all, first post here, as I am currently giving serious thought to a D3 V8.
I've always loved the D3 - and in my eyes look better than the D4. I did look at the D5, but I don't really feel a love for it.
D3 V8 is also attractive, as I live in a post code that will fall inside the London LEZ in a couple of years, and happily the V8 is Euro4 and thus compliant. Exactly none of my other cars are! Also, this may be one of the last chances to own a V8 as everything will ultimately go electric I suspect...
There's a few D4s around the country on Autotrader. Most have done big miles. But the V8 seems to take these miles with relative ease?
So, my questions are:
1. What are they like to live with (this will be the "family adventure vehicle" - we have other cars, so this isn't a daily driver, but a high-days and epic holiday vehicle
2. What should I be looking out for (major service points, suspension replacements etc)
Thanks! ![Very Happy Very Happy](images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif)
In answer to your questions:
1. Easy to live with, once you have it up to par. Mine is not a daily driver and had only had 1 owner with 55k on it before me but still needed a few essential V8 things sorted. Keep the battery on a conditioner if it's likely to sit for weeks without being used.
2. Rather than service stamps I would look for receipts for parts and service work done. The more that a car has been well looked after the better it will drive and serve you. All UK V8 D3 will be at least 13 years old and at that age will need things sorting. I would look for a car without LPG, others will say different
Do a search on here ( V8 )and you will see that a lot of them, throttle body,pv valve, MAF can be done by yourself.
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24th Aug 2018 4:27 pm |
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kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
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The D3 V8 is the best car I’ve ever owned. I like it more than the D4 TDV6 I had previously.
The others have mentioned what is useful to replace. Another thing are spark plugs. Cheap to replace, too. Other issues are the same as with other D3s - suspension, EAS, etc.
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24th Aug 2018 5:27 pm |
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SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
Posts: 775
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discoverybrazil wrote:SafariDave wrote:We own 2 D3 4.4 V8's. The D3 V8 is a great reliable truck as long as the the oil has been changed on time. The 4.4 V8 is more reliable than the 5.0 V8 on the D4. Which has issues with the timing chain tensioners.
Just make sure the D3 has had the plastic oil separator replaced and the coolant plastic T pipe. Both cheap replacements. The D3 V8 engine is a solid and probably the most reliable of the LR group. Have all the services done diff's, TC and Tranny. There is a list. Besides that it will go to about 300K with out any major issues. Oh yes and make sure it has no water coming in from the sunroof drains or through the cowl or A pillars. I have had no issues with suspensions.
Dave
hi dear great reply to us new friend!
im a new member here also, please let me know about this part :plastic oil separator coolant that you said, i check out on ebay but not found it, how many miliage that is broken this part?
thanks a lot
very satisfaction learn from you
Here:
https://www.roverparts.com/Parts/LR003380G
https://www.roverparts.com/Parts/LR027661G D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
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24th Aug 2018 6:27 pm |
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discoverybrazil
Member Since: 07 Aug 2018
Location: sao paulo
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thanks you
i ll save it here!
my D3 v9 2006 have 81k please just tell me you think that i need change now, by the way this part usually broken than what happens?
thanks indeed LR3 ON ROAD ONLY
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24th Aug 2018 6:50 pm |
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kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
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T-piece = coolant all over the engine compartment. You’ll know
PCV valve = weird engine behavior like lots of smoke, misfires, low power
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24th Aug 2018 6:58 pm |
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discoverybrazil
Member Since: 07 Aug 2018
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I hope that no happen it yet but I'll keep an eye on it!
thanks you for reply!! LR3 ON ROAD ONLY
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24th Aug 2018 7:40 pm |
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kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
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That one is really nice looking
..except the fob which is totally
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24th Aug 2018 8:29 pm |
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SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
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In the US even high mile ones are now bout 7-12K which means they hold their value. The D4 V8 which does not have a reliable engine is higher in price, but to me not as valuable due to the engine.
Dave D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
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24th Aug 2018 8:54 pm |
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