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mate, how did you get a manual 300tdi RRC? that would be my dream come true. did you put the box in and tdi or did it come like that? i am in love with your vehicle. what gearbox is it? says suffix. is that an LT gearbox? did RRC have cruise control? i take it with the 300tdi you don't have this?
When I searched for a donor 300TDi D1 for my mate's LSE conversion there were 5x as many manuals as autos available on Gumtree. Ripped out the whole driveline plus the engine mount brackets and dropped them in the LSE. Dead easy really. All manual 300TDi's run the R380. The V8 cruise control was quite easy to adapt to the diesel, although they aren't usually much good after 20+ years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fausto79
There’s an rrc for sale on my street. Looks good. Not sure what year. From what I’ve read the 90s rrc are the easy swap but 80s models are harder? I have a 300tdi now with r380. Not sure I would rip the heart out of her but would certainly look for a donor vehicle. Or even a 2.8 stroker. Rrc are just stunning vehicles.
Hi Val,Quote:
Originally Posted by Fausto79
The answer to this question is a long story of luck :)
In short.. I had a Ardens Green Rangie as my first 4WD - 4.6lt V8, Extractors, duel scuba tanks in place of main fuel tanks (80lt) and had sill tanks giving another 80lt of fuel. Had all the extras that you see on this one as i moved them over, 2" lift on it with koni's and king springs. these are a pic or two of her;
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But the fuel usage and issues that come with having a V8 like that in a classic wore really thin. Couldn't really get out of the state for big trips. So I decided I wanted a diesel finally.
I went out and bought a Disco 1 with the idea of moving all my extras over to it... first time I went camping I threw my swag in the back... and it was full! WTF I thought! With the Rangie I could throw it in the back and have tons
of room spare before touching the full roof rack. So I thought, could I rip out the TDI200 and throw it in the Rangie...
Well sure I could... if I had the right tools and area - but I didn't - So I called around and asked heaps of peoples... nope - no one wanted to touch the idea - but all said it was a great idea! :D
Accepting it wasn't going to happen I was still searching about and found a thread on this forum where a guy had the car I wanted... a RRC with a TDI300 from a 98 disco. Perfect platform! But... the said thread was about it being offered for sale and the thread went dead. Never said if it sold or not.
So I contacted the seller and asked - nope - guy had pulled out of it. Car was located in SA, I am in VIC. Decided - **** it, I'll get it. Little did I know just how lucky I was about to be. Bought it sight unseen apart from pictures.
Flew in to SA and met him at the airport.
A few things were not... as described - but she felt really good... Took her to my guy thats looked after me for the last 8 years and asked him to go over it... what was confirmed and what I got turned out to be unreal!
First things first tho - all of the change over work was done in QLD and engineered with a mod plate in QLD as well. You can do this because in the UK landrover did fit a TDI300 to a RRC. So I didn't so the change over, I am the lucky guy thats ended up with it;
TDI 300 from a 98 disco and runs perrrrfect! Mechanical fuel pump as well. nothing electric as such
Rock crawler gears by Maxi drive @ 30% reduction
Twin maxi lockers - vacuum type!
Maxi axles and rear axle housing which are awesome
Upgraded CV's by Maxi drive
5sp Manual suffix box - meaning it later build of the gear box with better bearings
2" Lift
Just picked up some Terrafirma rock sliders and got a custom set of rear drawers and a 65lt fridge slide for the back of it. ;) Drawers still need covering and putting in the right place... but I managed to do it so I can remove the top drawer and fold down the rear seat still! ;)
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Thanks for info. I read that there are kits in uk for the conversion. Yours is an awesome vehicle. I find that the disco not so bad on space. I can fit a lot of gear in it but i guess could even more in rrc. RRC in my opinion is the best looking 4wd ever made. Everytime i see one i feel a little jealous.
Got the rear all sorted out including a 60l duel zone freezer / fridge! An AGM 110amph battery next to the fridge and 22lt of water next to the drawers. 120w solar panel between fridge and drawers and cooker on top of drawers with firepit plate behind the rear seats and drawers.
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I nkow its probably to late but if the snorkel is still laying around I'll grab it.
Lee
QUOTE=RaZz0R;2699472]Took some time to go snowboarding Saturday so limited time to do much of anything... apart from get rid of that stainless steel snorkel for my nice molded one :arms::arms:
Did it much nicer than on my Green rangie tho!
On that note if anyone wants a stainless steel snorkel for a rangie.....
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Tried fitting the resistor pack for the heater... no change, dead blower me thinks :(
So saving up the 2-3k it will probly take to have the whole dash ripped out, and the heater unit full rebuilt and all new seals and filters etc etc - and do the aircon while the dash is out and clean up wiring.
It will be worth it in the end - just have to plan when to get that done now... and yes I am going to get it done professionally by someone whos done it 20 more times than me and will replace anything that
gets broken. :D [bigwhistle][bigwhistle][/QUOTE]
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Originally Posted by barnfindseries3ffr
Whip the dash out yourself..... You could always replace the broken stuff yourself. The issue is ... where on earth do you find unbroken range rover plastic as a replacement. The dashes in these things are incredibly simple. And fall out very easily (in very many pieces LOL ).
I couldn't imagine driving a range rover without the wheezy little v8 fitted.... the sound is makes is just so addictive :)
seeya,
Shane L.
Hi mate. I did already give it away... but the guy got out of rangies. He is giving it away on the aulro facebook buy andnaell group
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Originally Posted by barnfindseries3ffr
Whip the dash out yourself..... You could always replace the broken stuff yourself. The issue is ... where on earth do you find unbroken range rover plastic as a replacement. The dashes in these things are incredibly simple. And fall out very easily (in very many pieces LOL ).
I couldn't imagine driving a range rover without the wheezy little v8 fitted.... the sound is makes is just so addictive :)
seeya,
Shane L.[/QUOTE]
yeah I am lucky on the dash side ;)
as for the V8... with all the bloody issues that come with it and the **** fuel usage - I'd never, ever go back.
turn up the fuel pump, add new pin and turn up the boost and forget about any V8! Diesel is where real 4WD'ing is and its how to best get around this country IMO
Have to remember - I built a full off road touring 4WD - not a play toy ;) which is what a V8 in a 4WD really is, a play toy.
Believe me I know first hand as well with my Green meanie with a 4.6lt in it for 8 years. The honest truth there is the V8 doesn't cut it when all ya mates are toymotas and nissians.
Can't even share fuel on a trip! :)
