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DISCO 3 Overlanding...Good Idea?
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Ed0123
 


Member Since: 27 Jan 2022
Location: Germany
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DISCO 3 Overlanding...Good Idea?

Dear All,

I've always wanted to plan an overloading trip to Iceland and specifically I want to do it in a Disco 3. I have previously owned Freelanders and am currently the owner of a Range Rover SDV6. I've always loved the D3 and was always on the hunt for a good one. As I live in Germany, most of the D3s are TDV6s. Currently I am looking at a D3 with around 180k km (110k miles) on the clock but has a series of mechanical overhauls done by a reputable LR specialist (but still original engine).

Now really its down to the question regarding the crankshaft issues... Are the failure rates really that high?  
Post #227534427th Jan 2022 4:34 pm
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pwheeldon
 


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I think the crank failures were more on the D4, the oil pump is the issue with the D3. But I would assume you'd change the belts so can get the oil pump done at the same time. I don't know if you've watched any of their videos, but Land Rover Time on YouTube did a really interesting video on the upgraded oil pump.

I would also suggest some useful Facebook groups for the D3:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/822190608112551/?ref=share

https://www.facebook.com/groups/907294509365799/?ref=share

https://www.facebook.com/groups/207921512745848/?ref=share

https://www.facebook.com/groups/944991816272948/?ref=share

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1082847135578659/?ref=share

Plus lots more.

Good luck with your project. Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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Post #227538527th Jan 2022 8:34 pm
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Ed0123
 


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Wow thank you for such a comprehensive reply! Highly appreciated. I thought the crankshafts were a failure point for all TD/SDV6?  
Post #227543327th Jan 2022 11:34 pm
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Ed0123
 


Member Since: 27 Jan 2022
Location: Germany
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pwheeldon wrote:
I think the crank failures were more on the D4, the oil pump is the issue with the D3. But I would assume you'd change the belts so can get the oil pump done at the same time. I don't know if you've watched any of their videos, but Land Rover Time on YouTube did a really interesting video on the upgraded oil pump.

I would also suggest some useful Facebook groups for the D3:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/822190608112551/?ref=share

https://www.facebook.com/groups/907294509365799/?ref=share

https://www.facebook.com/groups/207921512745848/?ref=share

https://www.facebook.com/groups/944991816272948/?ref=share

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1082847135578659/?ref=share

Plus lots more.

Good luck with your project.

Wow thank you for such a comprehensive reply! Highly appreciated. I thought the crankshafts were a failure point for all TD/SDV6?  
Post #227543427th Jan 2022 11:35 pm
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Spun bearings can happen on a tdv6…..

@180k in km’s i would put on a new oilpump, oem FomoCo
And new bearing shells if overlanding is the goal….

If the engine is otherwise ok, those measurements should do to have a realiable engine IMHO

“Normal” mainentance by default and maybe a EGR removal/blaking, or proper EGR clean if german TUV is a concern regarding a blanked egr system.. Best regards
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Post #227543527th Jan 2022 11:46 pm
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pwheeldon
 


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I'm probably one of the least knowledgeable people on here, but from what I've read it seems that the crank failure is more common on the D4 3.0, but as I say that just from what I've read, no experience or technical knowledge.

You're welcome for the information. This forum and the FB groups have been a godsend for me and many others, hopefully you'll find the same! Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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Post #227543727th Jan 2022 11:52 pm
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Ed0123
 


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Motolab wrote:
Spun bearings can happen on a tdv6…..

@180k in km’s i would put on a new oilpump, oem FomoCo
And new bearing shells if overlanding is the goal….

If the engine is otherwise ok, those measurements should do to have a realiable engine IMHO

“Normal” mainentance by default and maybe a EGR removal/blaking, or proper EGR clean if german TUV is a concern regarding a blanked egr system..


Thanks so much. oil pump is new and EGR is also sorted. So I guess it looks like a green light!  
Post #227558028th Jan 2022 9:10 pm
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Ed0123
 


Member Since: 27 Jan 2022
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pwheeldon wrote:
I'm probably one of the least knowledgeable people on here, but from what I've read it seems that the crank failure is more common on the D4 3.0, but as I say that just from what I've read, no experience or technical knowledge.

You're welcome for the information. This forum and the FB groups have been a godsend for me and many others, hopefully you'll find the same!


Look forward to learning much more here. What you said about the forum is true!  
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