Well the one im working on has had the holden engine in it for about 30 years and its still got a sticker from the alice springs department of transport conference 1984. so its proven to be reliable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies
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Well the one im working on has had the holden engine in it for about 30 years and its still got a sticker from the alice springs department of transport conference 1984. so its proven to be reliable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies
hi chasps
i have a 53 80" with a holden grey 138 on very poor welding it does start but i have not driven it, as i am about to do a total rebuild with new wiring, paint job etc should i replace the engine before i get to carried away with the rest of the job
ta garth
Kit? NFI, but yes, you could pull it from a LATE MODEL SIIIQuote:
Originally Posted by COFFEY76
Depends on what you intend with the rebuild. It has obviously had that engine for a long time, but your comments about the welding suggest that it may not be the best of conversions. A further problem may be that assuming it is not registered, you will need to get engineering approval for the conversion, and this may well require it to be done properly, for example the welding!Quote:
Originally Posted by hawequas
On the other hand, sourcing a replacement engine similar to the original is likely to be difficult and expensive.
It might be worth noting that the principal reason for replacing a Rover engine in the past was usually because the cost of the conversion was far cheaper than overhauling the worn Rover engine. In the case of Series 1 Landrovers, there was also a useful increase in power that outweighed the disadvantages, although the change from a worn out engine to a relatively unworn one was the major improvement.
John
I purchased a new 2 speed windscreen wiper motor from a mini and moke parts dealer in heidelberg today. brand new from england, and its exactly the same design, everything fits perfectly, and should meet the required speed. only need to wire it up and boom boom.
I have read this thread with some alarm as I have a Holden powered Ser2A I want to re-register. Eventually.
I rang VicRoads & was told that as it was registered previously with the same engine no. then approval is assumed to have been already obtained so all I need is a RWC to re-register it.
Which is fair enough, I reckon!
Retrospectivity sucks!
GreatQuote:
Originally Posted by COFFEY76
You may have to play around a little with making up the switch, or try the mini place for a caoorec toggle switch.
Just one important point to check is that it has a satisfactory sweep angle, you can do this by fitting it up and seeing what happens. If it sweeps past both side of the windscreen frame you'll need to modify it.
You may be able to transplant the one from the original LR one.
I'm worried, too. I don't have any past rego papers. I do have the plates which are still on the car.Quote:
Originally Posted by geodon
I doubt the NSW RTA still has any record of it. I wish I knew someone in the RTA to get them to check the records.
I wonder if I just go to the RTA if they will check for me?
Ron,
They should be able to do a search on the NSW rego plates
Vehicle history check for NSW
RonQuote:
Originally Posted by p38arover
It all depends upon the station that issues the blue slip. There are some modifications which don't require engineers certification, one of those is an increase in engine capacity of less than 15%. A Holden 173 or 179 fits well within the 15% and add to that the SIII Stage 1 had both a 3.5 litre V8 and a 3.9 litre diesel on the same suspension and brakes. Similarly the fact that the Land Rover has a chassis means that the rules are different to other cars.
So it comes down to what the inspector will accept and what he wont.