Thread: 101 original lump vs a Diesel alternative

Just came across this website, some of you probably have come across it before. Anyway, goes into some detail on the conversion of a 101 including the engine from petrol to diesel. Beaut bit of 3D stuff as well.

The Beast - Land Rover 101 Forward Control rebuild

Makes it look seamless. No doubt a number of teeth gnashing moments, well if it was me. I reckon it does have merit......if you've got the cash to spend.

There's also this one which fits a chevy diesel v8:
Andr's 101FC Site

Originally Posted by stuee

There's also this one which fits a chevy diesel v8:
Andr's 101FC Site

Best avoided. The Chev V8 diesels are horrible, inefficient, unreliable boat anchors.

Just ask Bush65. I will leave you to guess what the "65" in his username refers to...

Originally Posted by isuzurover

Best avoided. The Chev V8 diesels are horrible, inefficient, unreliable boat anchors.

Just ask Bush65. I will leave you to guess what the "65" in his username refers to...

Agree. Was just posting it up to show that just about any motor can be fitted with a bit of forethought and effort.

I'd still be arguing that a Jap truck with a camper body on the back would be a better solution but if his minds made up then anything can be done.

Originally Posted by stuee

Agree. Was just posting it up to show that just about any motor can be fitted with a bit of forethought and effort.

I'd still be arguing that a Jap truck with a camper body on the back would be a better solution but if his minds made up then anything can be done.

Agreed on the first part. If a chev 6.5 will fit, then an Isuzu 4BD1T would be a doddle.

As for the 2nd part, a lot can be accomplished with appropriate sound and heat insulation. Won't fix the driving position though...

Personally, I think it would be quite cool, and may just squeeze under the GVM (and wheel) limit for tracks that only allow "standard 4x4s" - like the first 9(?) wells of the CSR.

Originally Posted by isuzurover

like the first 9(?) wells of the CSR.

I honestly never knew this. I would have guessed you couldn't drag a semi down there but thought an isuzu npr type truck would be acceptable. Lucky my retirement is another 40 years off I can make new plans

To me the appeal of the 101 is going back to basics. Throw in a swag, a couple of boxes of camping supplies and a couple of 200L drums of fuel then hit the road. Although I cant picture doing it in a Ambulance model. No canvas to raise to get the air blowing through and would heat up like an oven in the sun.

Dead keen to go down south fishing in mine when its done and maybe even to Steep point with the assistance of a few 200L drums.

Originally Posted by stuee

I honestly never knew this. I would have guessed you couldn't drag a semi down there but thought an isuzu npr type truck would be acceptable. Lucky my retirement is another 40 years off I can make new plans

To me the appeal of the 101 is going back to basics. Throw in a swag, a couple of boxes of camping supplies and a couple of 200L drums of fuel then hit the road. Although I cant picture doing it in a Ambulance model. No canvas to raise to get the air blowing through and would heat up like an oven in the sun.

Dead keen to go down south fishing in mine when its done and maybe even to Steep point with the assistance of a few 200L drums.

Anything with 6 wheels is automatically out for the first part of the CSR. Unimogs are also out. Other 4x4s, then you woould have to convince the property owner that it is no worse than a 110 or 130.


I can't believe people would be happy carting around multiple 44 gal drums of petrol in a vehicle (that has been proven to be tippy offroad).

For starters, it is illegal to carry >250L.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The WA Dangerous Goods Act 1988, and Dangerous Goods (Transport) (Road and Rail) Regulations
1999, contains the relevant regulations, both of which are based on the Australian Dangerous
Goods Code (ADGC), sixth edition.

The maximum permissible quantity is 250 litres of petrol, which should be carried in approved
containers in either the boot or on external brackets. It can be carried within the passenger
compartment, such as the back of a station wagon, in approved, properly restrained containers,
but this is not recommended.
Contact the Explosives and Dangerous Goods Division of the WA Department of Mineral and
Petroleum Resources for further into (08 9222 333)

Originally Posted by isuzurover

Best avoided. The Chev V8 diesels are horrible, inefficient, unreliable boat anchors.

Just ask Bush65. I will leave you to guess what the "65" in his username refers to...

Yep, can confirm that the Chev conversion, well the engine is not recommended. A lot of unhappy campers with the conversion.

I think it's not the engine per se, just the engines that are coming over here from the US are already 'fingered', and it's a bit of a mystery bag on what engine you get lumped into your rig.

A guy at one of the sites I worked at here in the Pilbara reckoned he used to work for a conversion company and the complaints just did his head in, so he left for the mines.