Thread: usefull input would be great thanks

thats a lot of work....
leave the engine fit a zenith
keep the points
you can get a replacement tcase with taller gears but it changes all gears

if you have to the little 2.8 to 3.3l naturally aspirated suzis work well but a tdi200 with the turbo wound waaaay back or removed is the easiest to fit.

good idea on the suspension

Hi hope I can help you,

1st: keep the 2.25 and get it rebuilt with a webber fitted and maybe electronic ignition. - I have no idea. I'm a Diesel man.

2nd: gearbox - is it possible to change the ratios on 3rd and 4th for hwy running. You can fit a High Ratio Transfer Case. It raises your high range by 31.8%, but leaves your low range unchanged. I have just fitted one (I'm an Electrician) and can now sit on 110km/h easily. At the moment you can get one from the UK for less than $800 including freight. Ashcroft Transmissions

3rd: move the front nose forward and fit a fender grill to alocate for a engine change, what would be a good change, isuzu diesel, a TDI 200 with 5 speed and tranfer case (if possible) or an other diesel that may go in.
I'm fitting a 200TDi and possibly a LT77 Defender 5 speed box to a SWB S3 with an Ashcroft adaptor to use the original Series transfer case. I have found forum entries from people in the UK who claim to have done it without having to move the radiator panel by moving the engine forward 100mm, having a different radiator fitted and getting rid of the internal bonnet catch for external ones.

4th: parobolic springs all round with air bags in the rear to compensate for weight in the back and towing when going away for a trip.
I have fitted parabolics all round and shockies to match.... can't wait to actually use them. On the airbags I have no idea.

i have and will be fitting a bolt locker rear diff - you lucky bugger, wish I had one.

My series 3 rad has been moved forward so that a stupidly big oil cooler could sit between it and the engine. External catches are used for the bonnet.

I suggest a 200tdi, or similar, with a Roverdrive overdrive unit. From what I have read there is enough oomph to run the overdrive, without the need and hassle of changing the transfer gears.

I love your idea for the suspension

Cheers Chazza

PS Post your results when you do them

Originally Posted by chazza

I suggest a 200tdi, or similar, with a Roverdrive overdrive unit. From what I have read there is enough oomph to run the overdrive, without the need and hassle of changing the transfer gears.

I love your idea for the suspension

Cheers Chazza

PS Post your results when you do them

Rover Drive ? is that the canadian version of the Fairy overdrive, i have never seen one for sale anywhere

Gday Dave, i have put a new Zenith on the old girl aswell as all new gaskets on the manifolds and can not get it to run rite, when its cold its a real bitch untill i travel a k or so then it doesnt flat spot and carry on, a bloke cameinto work with a lightweight and he brought it out from HongKong with him a few years go and it has a weber on it, he gets 160mile to a tank, iam very lucky to get 100 on a very good run.

I would like to keep the 2.25 realy, it is a nice motor ut for when we want to go away camping for a weekend it would take so muh longer to get where we are ing this is why i want to do something and his changing the high range ratios is soundig very nice.

Anothr fellow comes into work with a SWB SIII and it has pabolics in it and only has to pu a few things in the back his trailer on and the nose is pointing to the skyso the air bags to me would completely solve the problem

Originally Posted by cooper

I was in my mechanics this morning,(Ricks),he has a series two in there with 200 tdi,5 speed box,and no change in bonnet or front panel.

Oh wow, would love to see a photo of what's under the bonnet if possible? Would be good to see how the radiator and intercooler are mounted.

Here is the overdrive link Mark Roverdrive Gear Corporation - Home

I was thinking about your case whilst driving to Perth yesterday and wondering if you really wanted to change the engine, and it got me thinking about a chap in a magazine who put an Eaton supercharger on his 2 1/4 litre petrol. This gave the oomph and I am pretty sure he used an overdrive as well. The Rover engine would lend itself well to a blower and running on LPG. Eaton M45? blowers come up on ebay quite frequently, as Mini drivers have theirs' upgraded to a bigger blower; the ones I saw were quite cheap but the overdrive is not

Cheers Charlie