disco engine options....

[Trav2792]

hi guys, new one here.
Ive been given a disco with the tdi motor. Its been cooked and has been sitting with a pot full of coolant for 5 months so probably in need of a new donk... do i have to stick with the tdi? or will the v8 fit? or any other motors? all ideas appreciated!

[bee utey]

Erm, everything fits, eventually. How big's your hammer? What's your budget? A replacement 300tdi would be my first choice. A V8 would require engine mounts to be rewelded on the chassis, another gearbox and engineer's reports.

Maybe you should start with seeing if you can get the piston out, order a new head and pistons from the UK, rebuild it. Then it'll last for years and years.:)

[pistolpete]

I agree with bee_utey..

even if you look for a wrecked tdi at triumph..

[Trav2792]

still in the planning stages at the minute.. depends what its gonna cost...cars not in the best condition but was thinking about comps maybe... will have to price up some parts...hopefully trade prices arent too dear.....

[Discomark]

Theres a 300TDI complete motor on eBAY at the moment.
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