Welcome to the forum.
I'm not sure on the adaptors required but as this engine was available in the Discovery 1 which has basically the same chassis, fitment will be pretty easy.
Hi I am new to the site, and am asking for information, I know that the Tdi into Range Rover can be done , but am not sure if i need to change the gear box it was originally a v8 petrol auto,, I know i need an auto adaptor plate etc ,for the Tdi, ,Some info from some one who has done this would be helpful
, peter.
Welcome to the forum.
I'm not sure on the adaptors required but as this engine was available in the Discovery 1 which has basically the same chassis, fitment will be pretty easy.
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
You will need either a TDI auto or manual trans , the V8 auto won't work correctly or fit the TDI.
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I would find a disco1 tdi chassis and do a body swap.
um.... the rego authority could think that would be "rebirthing"
in Oz, the D1 chassis VIN will always be a Disco and will need a Disco body for rego ...
On the other hand, the simplest, and relatively common, procedure is to install a TDI with matching auto from a D1 into the RR chassis (new mounts). Makes a nice vehicle actually.
Or ... just get a good D1 300tdi auto - they're cheap and you don't have to change anything.
BTW, welcome to the forum georgy
Find a complete running Disco with a 300TDi and auto box, and swap everything over. That way you won't be missing any parts for the conversion. You will have to cut the V8 engine mounts off the chassis and weld on the diesel ones. Careful measurement of the diesel mount position is required so that you get them back on in the right position. I've done a couple, it's not massively hard but you do need to have good spanner skills. Remember to check with your local authorities to see what is required for the conversion to be legally registered.
Personally I don't find a little measuring, cutting and welding of engine mounts to be a bigger task than a body swap. Two hours for the one, how long for a body swap? You'd still have the engine and box out to do a few oil seals while it's accessible, no time saved there. Oh and the engine swap can be done in an ordinary shed with just an engine crane or a chain hoist, body swap needs bigger space & tools.
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