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  1. 18th February 2013, 02:02 PM #1
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    Replacement Engine - what years can I use?

    Hi All,

    Looks like my finances will only allow for a second hand replacement engine to go into my 97 V8i Discovery.

    Just wondering if anyone knows between what years models I can look at for a donor engine?

    Not knowing too much about this myself, I want to make sure I comply with all regulations etc and don't want to have to upgrade/change all the other bits and pieces to get it up and running.

    Given mines a 97, it obvious that a V8 from another 97 would be ideal, but how early/late can I go?

    Cheers,

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  2. 18th February 2013, 02:50 PM #2
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    Any D1 (and '94 RRC) 3.9 engine with the serpentine belt drive front end, approximately '94-'98, will bolt in complete and be correct for your vehicle.
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  3. 18th February 2013, 04:54 PM #3
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    A somewhat related subject bee utey, what year was the high compression engine fitted from? Mine is a 98, and has the 9.35:1, but seems to be a rarity.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sheerluck View Post
    A somewhat related subject bee utey, what year was the high compression engine fitted from? Mine is a 98, and has the 9.35:1, but seems to be a rarity.
    Never seen one. A co-respondent from the UK says low comp engines are rare over there. Yours is an imported engine perhaps?
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  5. 18th February 2013, 05:10 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by bee utey View Post
    Never seen one. A co-respondent from the UK says low comp engines are rare over there. Yours is an imported engine perhaps?
    No it's the original engine, as sold by a Melbourne dealer, was bought as one owner from new by me in 2010.

    It is one Of the last D1s though, an April 98 build.
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  6. 18th February 2013, 05:25 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by sheerluck View Post
    A somewhat related subject bee utey, what year was the high compression engine fitted from? Mine is a 98, and has the 9.35:1, but seems to be a rarity.
    A High Compression motor would be ideal.. don't fancy my chances of finding one though.

    What should I expect to pay for replacement engine (not reconditioned)?
    I've seen them between $800-$1000 on eBay. Is this the typical going rate?
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  7. 18th February 2013, 06:50 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by shamat View Post
    A High Compression motor would be ideal.. don't fancy my chances of finding one though.

    What should I expect to pay for replacement engine (not reconditioned)?
    I've seen them between $800-$1000 on eBay. Is this the typical going rate?
    Looks about right. Just make sure you find one that hasn't been overheated. Ideally one you can see running before it gets pulled out.

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  8. 19th February 2013, 11:09 AM #8
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    If I had my conversion done you could have mine, complete with LPG mixer. Unfortunately I've got a fair bit of saving to do before I'm done.
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  9. 24th May 2013, 02:45 AM #9
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    hi,NEVER BUY AN ENGINE WITHOUT HEARING IT RUNNING
    good luck with you searching, in UK quite easy to locate V8's
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    4 4 Leyland V8 Engine Good FOR Range Rover Conversion Suit Rebuild | eBay

    hopefully that works, would give you some shove and rebuilt
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