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Technical Discussions / D5 Td6 lifespan and durability

Last post by 88Hillman - July 13, 2026, 04:18 PM

Good day to everyone!

I'm looking for a replacement daily driver for my wife. She currently drives an LR3 with 305k so it's getting a little long in the tooth, thus this discussion. We tried the LR4 with SCV6 and liked the power but the unit we took for pre-purchase inspection had a super charger issue so we kept looking.

Recently we tried a couple 2017-2019 Discovery with the diesel Td6. What is a realistic lifespan of these engines? I've heard about the major DEF service that has to be done at some point. Is that typically every 100k km?

Next is the REAR timing belt.  It sounds like a very expensive job due to being on the back of the engine. No official schedule so what is a pragmatic mileage to change it?

Both vehicles we test drove were serviced from new at JLR, so I'm hoping there is a lower risk of diesel dilution of the oil causing main bearing failure.

Any experience or advice about these engines would be appreciated.

BTW, I've seen used Td6 with anywhere from 100-200k and prices vary wildly as a result

#2

Events / 2026 European Classic Car Meet

Last post by JohnnyO - July 10, 2026, 06:18 PM

18 Jul 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Stanley Park 416 Park Ave SW, Calgary

https://vsccc.ca/event-6431879

I plan to go take a look around.  Let me know if you're interested.




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#3

Events / Re: 2026 Reynolds museum ultim...

Last post by binch - July 10, 2026, 01:25 PM

good day everyone!!
quick update, so we will meet in Leduc at 7am at the tutti frutti (41 athapaskan drive, leduc) its in the same parking lot as the Tim Hortons. we will probably leave around 8am-ish. drive highway 2A to wetaskiwin. it is a paved highway with a speed limit of 100km/h. however, we will travel at whatever speed we are comfortable at, there will be lots of classic cars on the road that day. once at the museum, we will all be guided to park together (except me lol) and enjoy the day from there. there is food vendors, visit the museum or just hangout until youre done for the day and ready to leave. 

Bill - do you have a driver and are you going to bring the flags again? 

I don't have the club flags, but I've asked Dave and Isaac if either of them have the flags.    I'll try and bring them along.

#4

Technical Discussions / Re: Install lap seat belts

Last post by mike.heathcote - July 08, 2026, 02:42 PM

It should - my other truck has the belts mounted exactly as in your second picture.  Hard to get a picture from the other side, though. 

#5

Technical Discussions / Re: Install lap seat belts

Last post by Green Hornet 88 - July 06, 2026, 03:10 PM

Thanks Mike for the info. With the anchor bolts at the door sides, either the pillar or floor sill, I just want be sure it will pass inspection before drilling holes! Cheers Craig

#6

Technical Discussions / Re: Install lap seat belts

Last post by mike.heathcote - July 06, 2026, 11:32 AM

Hey Craig, 

I think any of the three would work fine.  Biggest thing is the bolts/mounting plates.  Here's pictures of the 'behind the seat' mounting points I made for one of my trucks - looks similar to what you're doing, but I'm quite happy with the results. 

Good luck, 
Mike 

#7

Non Technical Discussion / White Oak seedling - free

Last post by binch - July 05, 2026, 04:06 PM

Anybody want a small white oak seeling (about one foot tall right now) for their yard??????   It's growing behind the fence and it' the perfect size to transplant.    I'm in the SW corner of Edmonton

pm me

cheers, Bill

#8

Technical Discussions / Install lap seat belts

Last post by Green Hornet 88 - July 05, 2026, 04:04 PM

 I'm attempting to install lap seat belts in my Series 2 88 Land Rover. I'm trying to determine where to anchor the door side belt. With the appropriate size bolts (7/16 8grade) and backing (spreader).
I'm looking at 3 possible sights. 1. Thru the seat box and sill. 2. Thru the box pillar and vertical sill support.  3. The corner of the base tray of the tub.  I plan to install the center anchors along this base tray with an underlay of angle iron and spreaders.
My 2 easiest options are to bolting the door side anchor bracket to the existing tubs vertical pillar, enlarging  the hole on the sill vertical brackets to take the required anchor bolt and a spreader in behind or enlarge the bolt hole down thru the seat box the sill bar and a spreader.
I've posted some photos to hopefully show the project.
If anyone has installed these anchor points or did something else I'd appreciate suggestions. 
Cheers Craig

#9

Events / Re: 2026 Reynolds museum ultim...

Last post by binch - July 05, 2026, 04:02 PM

Any chance I can get a volunteer to shuttle one of my vehicles to the Reynolds show please?????

#10

Events / Re: Edmonton Monthly Gathering

Last post by binch - July 05, 2026, 04:00 PM

Another reminder folks.....
ALRE gathering for JULY is this wednesday
As the first Wednesday of July falls on a stat holiday we are going to move the gathering to the second Wednesday of the month:
Gathering will be July 8th (this wednesday)
PEARL River RESTAURANT
4728 99 St NW,
Edmonton, AB
T6E 5H5
780 435-2016

July 8th from 6pm to 9pm

(It's a small plaza, 3 blocks north of the Whitemud FWY on 99st. on the west side of the road, with lots of parking) 
We will return to our normal  schedule (first wednesday of each month)

Cheers, Bill