Budget Land Rover 300Tdi Overland Discovery 1 build - it runs! A look a what's been done so far

[@GavinEarnshaw]

The Disco takes its air from 3 slots on the lhs between the wing and door. Was designed that way to reduce dust intake. There should be a small plastic elbow pointing backwards between the inner and outer wing that feeds the airbox. Spend the money on sound deadening mats. They will also keep it a little cooler. I love these old Discos and actually teach 4x4 in one here in the UK. For reasonable offroading they are almost a cheat code. I spent quite some time recently driving/teaching in new Hilux, Ranger and Isuzu pickups. While they are good, once the track gets a bit more iffy they are harder work than the Disco floating along. Definitely can feel the pain from hard anti-roll (sway) bars in the modern stuff. Rough track feels like being punched in the shoulder all the time 😂

[@CaMae86]

They're definitely cool rigs. Reliabilty comes from what kind of life theyve had. You jist need to tune into what goes wrong. Same as with any brand really :) Enjoy!

[@OverlandNZTV]

Very good point! Guess the same with any old car eh

[@digthisnz1943]

Older 4w4 are just more fun!

[@rockabillyrebel9207]

They probably are the most affordable good 4wd in NZ atm, Good articulation and a shortish wheelbase

[@OverlandNZTV]

Have to agree there! Never realised how cheap there were/stayed till I started looking around last year. Only spot I’ve found it doesn’t like is soft sand - doesn’t have quite enough grunt

[@rockabillyrebel9207]

@@OverlandNZTV That jump in tyre size wont be helping you in that respect. Those motors are pretty bullet proof and a dyno tune might be a good idea

[@OverlandNZTV]

Defo doesn’t - noticed it when I fitted them, fully expected it. Being an EDC engine there’s not a heap you can do with the ECU to get anymore power, be better to chuck a manual pump on… but then $$$

[@rockabillyrebel9207]

@@OverlandNZTV Was piggy back plugins for them iirc back in the day, the auto's already had more hp from the factory than the manuals

[@CaMae86]

Manual pump won't be too horrific to find and slap on. I had a 200tdi and it was mint with a wee bit more fuel and removed centre muffler. Was a manual so you just had to be a bit onto it in sand and deep mud where you might need some instant power. High power Commonrail diesels have spoilt us ha

[@richardwalsh5570]

Thinking of getting a V8 one for a project here. Have Fortuner too. The Series 1 fit big tyres and go well offroad. Mate has had his around 1000 dollar track a couple of times, goes well twin locked, heaps wheel travel.

[@OverlandNZTV]

They’re great fun! They’re all defo projects these days, worth it though. Twin locked would make them unstoppable - I’m amazed how well even a basic setup flexes. I struggle to recommend anyone buy one - but I do love mine

[@richardwalsh5570]

Nice mate 👍

[@gwilymrees8597]

Got the Land Rover bug.😂 . Got disco 4 myself

[@OverlandNZTV]

Sure have 😅 oh nice! I keep (semi) seriously looking at them - amazing cars. How do you rate it?

[@gwilymrees8597]

@@OverlandNZTV love it. Few things planned. Done couple of trips with wellington cvcc and surprised me. Can’t wait too he’d over devils gate, if it opens again

[@ukulelemanification]

I like your stuff man, its good to see this stuff in NZ, but you need to slow down your speech when presenting so it's easier to understand.

[@lownslowz]

Looks great we'll done! What camping spot is that?

[@OverlandNZTV]

Cheers! Out at Stonewall - next video will be the trip I was actually doing when I shot this 👍

[@mrme982007]

I’m kinda of the opinion that once something has high mileage like 250k plus - then it’s probably ok. It hasn’t blown up before then, then it’s probably not going to.

[@OverlandNZTV]

I’m almost with you there - in terms of core engine. You do have turbos, injectors, diesel pumps and in this case, dodgy British electrics to compete with as they get older though 😅

[@notsnakez1725]

Looks good. Are getting a winch? Or maxtrax are enough?

[@OverlandNZTV]

Cheers! Maxtrax are generally enough for the stuff I do - but yeah, going to do a winch at some stage

[@emorty1703]

Hi mate is the battery tied down?

[@OverlandNZTV]

It wasn’t on this trip - was wedged in. Not ideal, I know, but was a temporary thing. Need to figure out a better plan for it

[@jorgemarques8708]

Niceeee! No engine upgrades?

[@OverlandNZTV]

Cheers! Na not at this stage - goes well enough for what it is, just going to leave it alone for now