Thread: 300TDI/R380 into a 1990 RRC

John,

Link to the conversion by LRHybrid100 on his site:

LRHybrid100 Website

Yes that is the Disco R380

I have seen one like you describe, the owner is very happy with it. The only engineering is for the front engine mounts as they are welded to the chassis. Haven't seen a whole thread on this but it is a common enough conversion, mentioned often in posts here.

so guys how long does the conversion take?

are their wiring issues?

are the engine mounts available or do we have to manufacture them?

gear box mounts are they the same?

Originally Posted by JohnF

1. so guys how long does the conversion take?

2. are their wiring issues?

3. are the engine mounts available or do we have to manufacture them?

4. gear box mounts are they the same?

1. A fair while. I am watching a local guy do the conversion at home and it has been happening for 6 months of spare time. How fast/good/fussy are you?

2. Of course. You remove the ECU and associated wiring and then adapt the remaining harness for run, start, charge and air con circuits. The D1 is next to you, use its harness as a guide/donor.

3. There are engine mounts on the D1 chassis in the right position. Measure carefully, remove carefully, refit by welding with a MIG welder.

4. Probably. Again, you have both vehicles so you check everything yourself FIRST using a tape measure to make sure.

Have you thought about putting the RR body onto the D1 chassis? (unless it's the chassis that's rusted out on the Disco)
No mucking about with mounts then .

You can also fit the D1 dash if you like too. It has a much better A/C / heater set up.

I put a 300tdi and auto into my 88 classic. Do a 2" body lift FIRST, then you have some space above the engine, at the firewall. With the body lift you can easily remove tappet cover etc.

Originally Posted by Scouse

Have you thought about putting the RR body onto the D1 chassis? (unless it's the chassis that's rusted out on the Disco)
No mucking about with mounts then .

You can also fit the D1 dash if you like too. It has a much better A/C / heater set up.

If the Disco is newer than the RR then you may run into ADR compliance issues, I would talk it through with your engineer first.

Tony

thanks for your replies. We found diesel leaking out of the injector pump which is going to cost us $1700 with a new timing belt while they are at it, so our cheap Discovery is not so cheap after all--we looked at and purchased it while it was raining.