Disco 4 V8 5.0
Discussion
Anyone had a D4 with the 5.0 V8? I know it wasn’t an official UK car. I’m importing a 2013 example from Japan early next year and aside from hearing a bunch of horror stories about engine chain guides likely to grenade on 2010 -12 cars, can’t see that much out there about the gas guzzler D4. Just wondering if anyone on here has any real world experience of owning one and anything I need to watch out for, aside from buying shares in Royal Dutch Shell.
Well I probably should stop catastrophising about cars post purchase.
There’s loads of stuff out there from US forums including class action law suit stuff, mainly confined to the earlier cars. I reckon finding someone who’s done these chains could be tricky but will see.
I also like the thought of putting a switchable exhaust bypass valve on it to annoy the neighbours when the mood take me.
There’s loads of stuff out there from US forums including class action law suit stuff, mainly confined to the earlier cars. I reckon finding someone who’s done these chains could be tricky but will see.
I also like the thought of putting a switchable exhaust bypass valve on it to annoy the neighbours when the mood take me.
You can find the D4 V8 on eBay from Japan.
That supplier seems to have a garage that does the chains etc as preventative maintenance.
It’s not a million miles away from a 5.0 supercharged and they get the chains done at garages.
Otherwise.
Usual D4 stuff applies.
Front lower and rear upper arms wear out.
Check the compressor on the air suspension works fine. Cycle it from access to off road and back a few times to make sure it lifts and lowers correctly.
The 6 speed box needs an oil change every 50-75k according to ZF. If it’s not been done. Get it done.
Same with diff and transfer box oils.
Personally. I’d change the brake and power steering fluids.
Then buy a Gap iid tool, second hand are usually £300 for the best diagnostic tool you can get. £25 to get a new vin so it can be paired with your new D4.
Lastly, I’d change the headlight bulbs as xenon ones don’t fail, but they go dim. 7-8 years max before getting new ones is my way of doing it.
That supplier seems to have a garage that does the chains etc as preventative maintenance.
It’s not a million miles away from a 5.0 supercharged and they get the chains done at garages.
Otherwise.
Usual D4 stuff applies.
Front lower and rear upper arms wear out.
Check the compressor on the air suspension works fine. Cycle it from access to off road and back a few times to make sure it lifts and lowers correctly.
The 6 speed box needs an oil change every 50-75k according to ZF. If it’s not been done. Get it done.
Same with diff and transfer box oils.
Personally. I’d change the brake and power steering fluids.
Then buy a Gap iid tool, second hand are usually £300 for the best diagnostic tool you can get. £25 to get a new vin so it can be paired with your new D4.
Lastly, I’d change the headlight bulbs as xenon ones don’t fail, but they go dim. 7-8 years max before getting new ones is my way of doing it.
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