Disco 4 engine diesel to petrol swap
Discussion
I have a 2015 Discovery 4 SDV that doesn’t meet the ULEZ due to be introduced inside the North Circular in London next year. I live inside the NC and don’t want to get rid of it - it’s a keeper.
I know petrol versions were sold in Japan and the US but can’t find anything on swapping the diesel for a petrol engine.
Should be straightforward swap? Anyone know if it’s been done?
I know petrol versions were sold in Japan and the US but can’t find anything on swapping the diesel for a petrol engine.
Should be straightforward swap? Anyone know if it’s been done?
Interesting one.
Odd that it’s only five years old and doesn’t meet the limits.
Thing is, it’s modern enough to be quite complex. Early Discos were pretty analogue in their design and construction but I doubt a 2015 vehicle will be anything like as simple, especially on the electronics front.
Added to that, donor vehicles won’t be as easy to source. There won’t be any MOT structural failures yet (as per D1 & 2) so you’re looking mostly at RTC write-offs being broken for spares or new parts which will get expensive.
I’d be looking at a whole vehicle swap, much though that grates.
I share your pain, driving a Defender Td5. Every bit of communication I’ve had from the badly hidden communists at TFL has opened with “Have you considered scrapping your vehicle?”
Still, could be worse. The recovery firm that cover our fleet at work are chopping up tilt-bed recovery trucks, bought new in 2013 for circa £90k - they’re not compliant and the company literally can’t give them away.
Odd that it’s only five years old and doesn’t meet the limits.
Thing is, it’s modern enough to be quite complex. Early Discos were pretty analogue in their design and construction but I doubt a 2015 vehicle will be anything like as simple, especially on the electronics front.
Added to that, donor vehicles won’t be as easy to source. There won’t be any MOT structural failures yet (as per D1 & 2) so you’re looking mostly at RTC write-offs being broken for spares or new parts which will get expensive.
I’d be looking at a whole vehicle swap, much though that grates.
I share your pain, driving a Defender Td5. Every bit of communication I’ve had from the badly hidden communists at TFL has opened with “Have you considered scrapping your vehicle?”
Still, could be worse. The recovery firm that cover our fleet at work are chopping up tilt-bed recovery trucks, bought new in 2013 for circa £90k - they’re not compliant and the company literally can’t give them away.
The swap to petrol engine will be very expensive and the resultant car will consume loads more fuel and in doing so will cause far more pollution than the original , something tfl choose to ignore. !
Rather than do all that work I would p/x it in a more enlightened part of the country for a eu6 diesel of your choice . Dealers in the North would love your 2015
Rather than do all that work I would p/x it in a more enlightened part of the country for a eu6 diesel of your choice . Dealers in the North would love your 2015
Charlie Croker mk2 said:
something tfl choose to ignore. !
TFL are to vehicle emissions science what Girls Aloud are to the advancement of brain surgery.Utter cretins of the highest order, and breathtakingly self-assured to boot.
Took me the best part of a year and close on 25 emails to get them to accept my former van-bodied 90 is now essentially a station wagon.
That means it’s now not subject to the basic LEZ even though the engine and its emissions are totally untouched. In fact, considering the addition of windows and seats has increased the weight slightly, the vehicle is in theory even less fuel efficient than before.
Still, rules is rules. TFL says so.
I have checked the TFL website to confirm it doesn’t meet the ULEZ. I don’t use it for a daily commute, only real mileage is going to see relatives outside London and holidays with the kids - new regulations driving me mad.
I suppose the reason no one else has tried an engine swap is it just doesn’t make sense financially or with the paperwork.
Really don’t know what I can replace it with though.
I suppose the reason no one else has tried an engine swap is it just doesn’t make sense financially or with the paperwork.
Really don’t know what I can replace it with though.
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