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19th September 2006, 01:13 PM
timberwolf_302

If I was to go a Diesel, (providing it didn't already have one) I'd do what the Army did and put an Isuzu in it.

You're right about the 2.6L Rover 6. It is not popular, and for good reason.
19th September 2006, 03:02 PM
Jimmy

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Originally Posted by timberwolf_302

If I was to go a Diesel, (providing it didn't already have one) I'd do what the Army did and put an Isuzu in it.

You're right about the 2.6L Rover 6. It is not popular, and for good reason.

But does an izusu fit straight in, or are we talking serious mods to engine bay/gearbox/trans etc not to mention costs.

I guess the question remains whether a TDi engine or other deisel will fit in to a late series 3 (military) and what gearbox or transfer case mods will be needed.

Or can the old Rover 6 be modified to become more efficient and comfortable?
19th September 2006, 05:45 PM
discoute

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Originally Posted by Jimmy

that would be great. pics, pitfalls, ideas etc etc of how it was done and whether any other components needed changing to suit (fuel pumps, diffs, etc etc).

Am I right in assuming the LT77/lt230 is the normal 5 speed box for the 200TDi engine??

cheers

I'll get some pics and info over this coming weekend.

glen
19th September 2006, 07:43 PM
George130

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Originally Posted by incisor

i'd kill for a good 2.25ltr land rover diesel motor if someone knows where one is!

I will find out if that motor was petrol or deisel.
26th September 2006, 07:26 AM
Jimmy

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Originally Posted by discoute

I'll get some pics and info over this coming weekend.

glen

Hey Discoute, did you find anything out on this topic??

Jimmy
26th September 2006, 12:40 PM
JDNSW

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Originally Posted by incisor

i'd kill for a good 2.25ltr land rover diesel motor if someone knows where one is!

I have one that is not good (I think it has been dusted) but may well be worth overhauling. 1981 five bearing, genuine 40,000km - but all offroad. Let me know if you are interested.

John
26th September 2006, 01:17 PM
incisor

i have 2 unhappy units now....

and info on a couple, one @ $1000 and another for $2500+

but thanks for the info....

i have bad interest fade at the moment..... i'd probably sell all the series stuff i have for $3k if offered :p
26th September 2006, 01:49 PM
dobbo

Does anyone know the whereabouts of a 4bd1 though?
26th September 2006, 01:55 PM
incisor

best of britsh..... like rockin horse doo....
26th September 2006, 02:22 PM
scrambler

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Originally Posted by dobbo

Does anyone know the whereabouts of a 4bd1 though?

One came up on ebay a couple of weeks ago. Didn't keep track of it - was in a wreckers in SA. Might have been passed in and still available.

Steve

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