Early range rover engine swap,

[georgy]

Hi I am new to the site, and am asking for information, I know that the Tdi into Range Rover can be done , but am not sure if i need to change the gear box it was originally a v8 petrol auto,, I know i need an auto adaptor plate etc ,for the Tdi, ,Some info from some one who has done this would be helpful
, peter.

[Homestar]

Welcome to the forum. [smilebigeye]

I'm not sure on the adaptors required but as this engine was available in the Discovery 1 which has basically the same chassis, fitment will be pretty easy.

[loanrangie]

You will need either a TDI auto or manual trans , the V8 auto won't work correctly or fit the TDI.

[Vern]

I would find a disco1 tdi chassis and do a body swap.

[87County]

I would find a disco1 tdi chassis and do a body swap.


um.... the rego authority could think that would be "rebirthing"

in Oz, the D1 chassis VIN will always be a Disco and will need a Disco body for rego ... :)

On the other hand, the simplest, and relatively common, procedure is to install a TDI with matching auto from a D1 into the RR chassis (new mounts). Makes a nice vehicle actually.

Or ... just get a good D1 300tdi auto - they're cheap and you don't have to change anything.

BTW, welcome to the forum georgy :)

[bee utey]

Find a complete running Disco with a 300TDi and auto box, and swap everything over. That way you won't be missing any parts for the conversion. You will have to cut the V8 engine mounts off the chassis and weld on the diesel ones. Careful measurement of the diesel mount position is required so that you get them back on in the right position. I've done a couple, it's not massively hard but you do need to have good spanner skills. Remember to check with your local authorities to see what is required for the conversion to be legally registered.

[Vern]

Find a complete running Disco with a 300TDi and auto box, and swap everything over. That way you won't be missing any parts for the conversion. You will have to cut the V8 engine mounts off the chassis and weld on the diesel ones. Careful measurement of the diesel mount position is required so that you get them back on in the right position. I've done a couple, it's not massively hard but you do need to have good spanner skills. Remember to check with your local authorities to see what is required for the conversion to be legally registered.Or swap the chassis numbers over and use the d1 chassis[emoji848][emoji6]

[87County]

Or swap the chassis numbers over and use the d1 chassis[emoji848][emoji6]

still illegal verny, we'll draw up a roster to call in on visiting day :)

[bee utey]

Or swap the chassis numbers over and use the d1 chassis[emoji848][emoji6]

Personally I don't find a little measuring, cutting and welding of engine mounts to be a bigger task than a body swap. Two hours for the one, how long for a body swap? You'd still have the engine and box out to do a few oil seals while it's accessible, no time saved there. Oh and the engine swap can be done in an ordinary shed with just an engine crane or a chain hoist, body swap needs bigger space & tools.

[Vern]

Personally I don't find a little measuring, cutting and welding of engine mounts to be a bigger task than a body swap. Two hours for the one, how long for a body swap? You'd still have the engine and box out to do a few oil seals while it's accessible, no time saved there. Oh and the engine swap can be done in an ordinary shed with just an engine crane or a chain hoist, body swap needs bigger space & tools.Will admit you would need a hoist. Used to take me about 3hrs to get the body off my LSE. We did this with my bro in laws disco, body off onto new chassis in a day, no having to lift engines and gearboxes in and out, and no measuring and welding.

[bee utey]

Will admit you would need a hoist. Used to take me about 3hrs to get the body off my LSE. We did this with my bro in laws disco, body off onto new chassis in a day, no having to lift engines and gearboxes in and out, and no measuring and welding.

Same year Disco to Disco swaps is one thing, early RRC to later D1 chassis is a whole another thing. LSE's don't come in a huge range of year models either. Oh and I'll say it again, measuring and welding is quick if you're even moderately clever with tools.

[Lockee]

still illegal verny, we'll draw up a roster to call in on visiting day :)

Amazing how many are out there like this.

I would much prefer a 20 year newer chassis

[Bigbjorn]

I know a guy with a 300tdi conversion in a Range Rover. He is very pleased with it. When he started work on the conversion I asked why he didn't go Isuzu 4BDt. He said he wished to keep it all Rover.

I have seen a number of engine swaps into RR's. Among them Falcon 4.0 SOHC inline six, Chrysler Hemi 6 265, Buick 350, P76, Chev, Chrysler, Ford small block V8's. Yes, those inline sixes do fit with quite a bit of room left over. The Hemi 265 was a delightful drive. Fast, responsive. It had a Quadrajet four barrel carb and the split cast iron headers from CM Valiant plus a mild higher end camshaft. The Buick 350 was the alum head big valve high performance option. It was a bit of a rocket ship. I didn't get to drive any of the others. The Falcon 6 version was offered for sale at an auction of general goods and looked to have been well used. In horse terms, ridden hard and put away wet.

[Meccles]

I’ve always thought V6 out of late model commodore with its auto would be a nice conversion. Shorter and less weight than LS1 but would still go well[emoji16]