Thread: covert a Discovery 1 to Isuzu

Originally Posted by rijidij

DOUGAL has suggested an interesting idea when it comes to making autos last longer behind an Isuzu.
Add weight to the flywheel to reduce the harshness of the torque pulses (is that the right term) coming from the engine.
I would love to try an auto/Isuzu, but I'd be reluctant to spend the time and money on something that has not yet been proven as a lasting combination.

I will second that.

i have driven a toymotor 2.4 diesel auto ( only auto in the company) it would run around the manuals. same with a diesel supercharged auto mazda. quite good compared to the manual version of the same

In your location the Isuzu 4JB1T should be able to be found. Used in small Isuzu pickups, it's 2.8 litre turbo.
Adapter kits exist to fit this one into landrovers and it won't kill your autobox like the bigger 4BD1T will.

How common is the HS2.8 where you are? It's related to your 300tdi and parts for that should be easy to find from Brazil.

Originally Posted by Dougal

In your location the Isuzu 4JB1T should be able to be found. Used in small Isuzu pickups, it's 2.8 litre turbo.
Adapter kits exist to fit this one into landrovers and it won't kill your autobox like the bigger 4BD1T will.

How common is the HS2.8 where you are? It's related to your 300tdi and parts for that should be easy to find from Brazil.

I think it should be possible to find a HS2.8 do you know where to find a kit or can I make it myself?

Someone also told me I can use a daihatsu DG 2.5 engine do you think that will work is there a kit for that also is 2.5 without a turbo not to weak?

Thank you

avoorn, I have looked at the wiki ref and your country does look very interesting from many points of view but you obviously share the probelms of remoteness from service & spares that some LR owners feel in Australia.

I think you already have the basis of the best engione/gearbox combination in your existing vehicle

Can you work on it yourself? - if so you can get a lot of advice/help from experienced people on this site

Also, a lot of people here find that ordering parts from the UK direct works for them both economically and timewise - surely you could try that...

I sure that we don't have to remind you to keep the servicing (oil/filters etc) current and don't let the timing belt go too long before changes (60k-70k kms) and don't overtighten the new one when installing.

Plenty of 300tdi autos here have travelled over 250k kms and are still going well. You possibly have the most comfortable/practical land rover ever built - my advice would be to stick with it and prepare it well.

regards - Laurie

Originally Posted by avoorn

I think it should be possible to find a HS2.8 do you know where to find a kit or can I make it myself?

Someone also told me I can use a daihatsu DG 2.5 engine do you think that will work is there a kit for that also is 2.5 without a turbo not to weak?

Thank you

The HS may be close to a bolt in. It is essentially a redesign of your current engine.
I would avoid the daihatsu, especially being non-turbo.

Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

I thought that was one of the deadly sins or at least one of the 10 Commandments.

Thou shalt not covert thy neighbours Isuzu.

Diana

sorry D, I think it's covet

(you've got one too many "r"s)

........covert is like asio

Originally Posted by avoorn

I think it should be possible to find a HS2.8 do you know where to find a kit or can I make it myself?

Someone also told me I can use a daihatsu DG 2.5 engine do you think that will work is there a kit for that also is 2.5 without a turbo not to weak?

Thank you

When I was in Central America, I saw LOTS of GMC 4000 trucks - do you have them in Suriname as well?


These have a 4BD1(T). 3.9L 4cyl that was factory fitted to 110s in Australia. However finding adaptor plates is difficult - even here.

I think I can find this engine if the were factory do you have a factory plant over there? for this engine do I only need the adaptor plate?

Does someone have a picture or specs of this plate?

Thank you

Originally Posted by isuzurover

When I was in Central America, I saw LOTS of GMC 4000 trucks - do you have them in Suriname as well?


These have a 4BD1(T). 3.9L 4cyl that was factory fitted to 110s in Australia. However finding adaptor plates is difficult - even here.