Thread: 300Tdi into V8 (disco)

Why not unbolt the whole body lift it off , remove the rolling chassis and fit a V8 body on to it. probably cheaper than trying to convert a V8 to Tdi.

Originally Posted by Rovernaut

Why not unbolt the whole body lift it off , remove the rolling chassis and fit a V8 body on to it. probably cheaper than trying to convert a V8 to Tdi.

Good point
No gear worries either

I'll back up the body swap idea.

doing it that way also offers you the benifit of being able to get to all of the body work to rust treat it properly, and all of the vehicles electrics to degremlinise it as well....

Want mods for fuel tanks/water tanks/air tanks? suspension changes/repairs. So much easier to do without the bloody body in the way.

I know of a 1995 V8 manual disco 3 door for sale, never used off road, but has a snorkle, he is after $5k for it.
then you can sell the V8 running gear for about $2k or more

Originally Posted by mud13s

Had an oops yesteday and rolled my disco...

Now I'm looking 'cheap' ways to get back on the road.

She still runs fine (I drove it out of the bush) but body is stuffed, every panel.

As V8 disco 1s seem to generally be cheaper than TDis is it much of a job swapping my motor (and box if needed) into one?

Will there be much of a worry with engineering it to get it back on the road?

Any comments/hints much appreciated.

Paul

What happened? Pics?

In the last few days there was a MA series Aspen silver 3 door that was a Tdi advertised on ebay by the informal 4wd parts supplier garyclr (?) resident in the Blue Mountains area. It is highly possible that the vehicle was not purchased, as it was for $50(?). It was missing engine, gearbox and some interior - but was fairly complete otherwise and most importantly the body was in good condition. That means it is highly possible it was not written off and could be re-registered. (Very important here in NSW). I can't find the listing at the moment nor a listing by the same vendor - someone in the Blue Mountains may have dealt with him before and have his contact details.

put your engine in this?

Landrover Discovery 1996 TDI- not running - eBay Discovery, Land Rover, Range Rover, Cars, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 28-Jan-08 13:29:16 AEDST)

I though of a body swap but thought it might be easier doing the motor, my mate is a diesel mech and wants to give the motor a going over anyway as it's been upside down even though briefly.

Its got to be another disco whatever I end up doign as I've not long shelled out for the lockers!

Lots of deciding to do.

Whatever happens it won't be happening in a hurry due to $$$

As to what happened at the time good question wasn't going quick (couldn't was following an old 45 cruiser ute) went around a corner, the back got a little loose the next I know I was in the air upside down... lucky I landed on my wheels and generally in one piece.

I was waiting for someone to ask for pics, I didn't get around to taking any but my mate did will post them once he emails them to me.