Defender engine

[b19nor]

My 1986 90 Defender is in need of a new engine.
What should I do? It is fitted at the moment with a 2.3 petrol / LPG
Was thinking of keeping to petrol and get a v8 or convert to a TDI

What wis best cost and option and can anyone suggest in Aberdeen area?

[piecost76]

200 TDi from either a Defender or a Disco all day long!

Slots straight in using the existing mounting bolts too! Think the disco engine may require a slight tweak on the turbo pipes but nothing major.

Be quick mind as most of the 200 TDi Disco's have rotted away & gone for scrap!

[pjdow]

200Tdi.

But, parts are becoming more difficult to find.

Alternatively a 300 tdi, but that will require more works such as a new gearbox.

Avoid anything like a transit engine!

[pjdow]

200Tdi.

But, parts are becoming more difficult to find.

Alternatively a 300 tdi, but that will require more works such as a new gearbox.

Avoid anything like a transit engine!

[pjdow]

200Tdi.

But, parts are becoming more difficult to find.

Alternatively a 300 tdi, but that will require more works such as a new gearbox.

Avoid anything like a transit engine!

[eltax91]

200 TDi if you can find one. Or, sell yours off for bits and buy mine.

[Sarge 4x4]

Got a nice new 2.8 TVG for sale.

[vjj]

Derek Allfrey of Billingshurst(long-time old-school land rover mechanic) is just putting a 4.3 TVR V8 into may mate Colin's 90 - and he has the existing 300 tdi plus all ancilliaries (full turn-key package) for 800 pounds.

His number is 07793 238964.

[E-B]

BMW 2.8i 6cyl Petrol Cheap motor, plenty of spares, 190+hp, and a factory fitted engien by LR (albeit in South Africa).

Parts needed:

1x Range rover P38 diesel manual gearbox (R380)
x1 Defender R380 gear shift arrangement (to swap for the P38 shifter)
1x Engine.

If you go to your main dealer they will have all the parts listed on their Microcat parts database.

[b19nor]

need to get a 200tdi engine and kit to replace my petrol one

[E-B]

Sarge 4x4 said:

Got a nice new 2.8 TVG for sale.

Recovered from Morocco yet my mate?

[Digga]

Do what one of our customers did to his 130 double-cab; put a proper engine in there, and get some Caterpillar diesel power!