Thread: TD4/5 into older Rangie

Hi smac
"Tiny" on the "Black Stump" fourum has just done a TDI swap into his Rangie,he purchased a Disco wreck got what he needed and sold the rest.
There should be a link to Black Stump in the Links section,if not try
http--bslars.phpwebhosting.com/
He is a nice guy and Im sure will pass on anything you need to know.
Andrew

Smac

Am currently fitting a td5 into my series 1 disco, it can be done all parts motor, manual box, t.case etc have to come from a defender, mine came from a auto disco lotsa problems.


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Posting from DonR on RR site:



<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Late (90's) Classics are rare in Oz; they didn't sell them from dealers; but were available other markets; you may find a private import?
If you are going to fit ANY small diesel to a Rangie, I'd strongly suggest a Zf auto, as it works much better behind a 200 or 300 Tdi than a manual; the torque converter gets you past the sluggishness off the line.
My first diesel transplant was a Mitsubishi 3.3L 4cyl (ex Canter truck!) into 1985, 5 speed manual, fitted a R380. I turboed AND intercooled it so it was a real stump puller once the turbo started @ 1800 rpm, but off the line was still "doughy". It had a limited rev range, up to only 3300 rpm! Great tow car ( once off the line.)
2nd Diesel transplant was a 300 Tdi int my then 1993 Rangie, retaining the auto; a few small tweaks to motor/intercooler and it went almost as hard as a 3.9L V8! The auto was excellent- not so bad off the line and shines rock crawling- never stalls!
3rd Diesel transplant in current 1994/5 "soft dash" LSE is TD5 with it's (electronic) auto, plus MAJOR rewiring, 3 more computers, LOTS of hours figuring it out, LOTS of $$$$$, but what a great car! Makes a 3.9L V8 look like a slug! in "std" tune; soon to fit an upgraded ECM with 400+ Nm torque! plus about 25 extra Kw! The so-called "diehards" may shudder in their boots, but I've retained the BW viscous T'fer case, ABS+ ETC, air suspension, added "air-bag compatable" bullbar (with hidden winch), rear bar with exterior tyre carrier, wing tanks (1 for fuel, 1 for water), integrated side steps, custom "LSE-long" roof rack, etc, etc.
It is the roomiest Rangie ever built and hasn't really suffered too much in turning circle, but it rides and steers MUCH better than the 100" wheelbased Rangies (I've had 3).
The 300 Tdi is a great motor and easy to fit; no added electronics!
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