Landi Camper,
the engine you are referring to in the R6 Series 3 is not the same motor that we had/have here, so i think there is a bit of confusion with this thread.
The R6 S3 was exclusive to SA, and as you say it was the 2.6 "overhead cam" engine, which is actually a Leyland Australia engine, produced for the P76, and it was also used in the Morris Marina (in Australia and SA).
We only had the (old) Rover 2.6 straight six engine available here in the S3 Land Rovers, as well as the 2.25 four cylinder.
I am not familiar with the bell housing bolt pattern of Santana bell housing/gearbox but if you are lucky enough for it to be the same or close to a standard series bolt pattern you might be able to use a Holden engine adapter plate from here in Australia.
As for the 202 engine bolt pattern i reckon you would be in luck with it being the same bolt pattern as any Holden six, as the HQ Holden in SA was badged as a Chev El Camino, Kommando, and an El Toro.
If you post me a cardboard or paper template of the Santana Bell Housing pattern i will compare it to the adapter plates i have here.
Then if it looks the same or very close we could get an adapter sent over to you.
I will PM you my postal address etc.
Good luck.
Cheers, Mick.
1974 S3 88 Holden 186.
1971 S2A 88
1971 S2A 109 6 cyl. tray back.
1964 S2A 88 "Starfire Four" engine!
1972 S3 88 x 2
1959 S2 88 ARN 111-014
1959 S2 88 ARN 111-556
1988 Perentie 110 FFR ARN 48-728 steering now KLR PAS!
REMLR 88
1969 BSA Bantam B175
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