I've done an 88" with 200tdi /R380/LT230 (with part time 4x4 kit) Ashcroft stumpy bell housing, blah blah blah blah. I didn't try to retain the series bonnet and just put a defender bonnet on.
200tdi mounts are a bit different to the 300tdi I think. Not only did I drag the engine forward but I also lifted it 60mm ish i think, that was to try to keep the R380 from hanging too low.
You will need custom props too - I've also tinkered with the rear axle position (shhhh) in an attempt to retain a rear prop.
The disco gear selector is different to a defender so I'd be chasing a defender one.
Gear selector is in the original position (or near enough) but be ready to ahve to cut and shut the firewall and trans tunnel/seatbox to fit all that extra gearbox in.
I think the LT230 is a good choice although I would retain constant 4x4 if doing it again.
IF you have a 109 then you have heaps more room.
Mine is on the market place atm. there is also a build thread somewhere - search something like "Nick's 1975 88" or maybe "debruiser's 1975 88"" I'm not sure what it was called anymore.
if you have questions feel free to PM me.
Edit: Also - if you have a disco engine (and I'm not sure about the 300tdi) at least on a 200tdi depending on wheelbase the chassis rail is a different height and disco turbos foul on it. I used a disco engine with defender manifolds - bolts right up and works fine, also eliminates space issues.
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