Thread: 300 tdi into series 3

I believe "JerryD" is in the process of fitting a complete 300TDi setup into his S3 Dormobile. I am not sure if he has started a thread on it yet.

Originally Posted by rangietragic

Has anyone put a 300tdi and disco or defender axles in a series 3?What problems are there with clearance ect?

Are you changing to coils or staying with leaf springs ?
Are you intending to use the Defender/Disco gearbox ?

Axles will be wider so you'll need wheelarch flares and you'll have to either modify the axles or the chassis depending on what springs are used.

Lots of conversions done in the UK, a Google search will throw some up, also some threads in 'Other-powered Series land Rovers'.


Colin

Originally Posted by rangietragic

Has anyone put a 300tdi and disco or defender axles in a series 3?What problems are there with clearance ect?

A Defender 200Tdi and stumpy R380/LT230 is a much easier conversion.

Still the transmission length is about 130mm longer than the current series arrangement although you could compensate by moving the engine forward the same as the Holden conversions to save some space at the rear.

Just found this :-

Series III 300 Tdi Conversion

It mentions a coil chassis is needed to give enough clearance above the front diff due to the 300TDi engine placement.


Colin

A member of LROCV recently put a 200 tdi in a series. I could try and make contact with him if you would like any info.

Some more info here

300TDI into 6cyl SIII 109


Colin

In my short experience with landies I have seen fair few conversions, yet to see someone put this into their landy.. However, won’t surprise me.
Nav

Have to be a long wheelbase and put it in the tub!