Bits for V8 conversion - now found!

cappers

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• Mar 28, 2018

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There are a few bits still required for my 2.5P to 3.5 V8 hot-wire refi conversion and would be grateful if anyone here has any of these items for sale or can advise sources. Some of the stuff is NLA or very costly; so far 'parts' add up to more than the actual engine and auto, both which came with nearly all the bits and ancillaries.
So, I am after any of the following:

• chassis engine mounts - couldn't get the Disco ones.
• V8 radiator - Disco 1 V8 in 90, to go in 'factory-spec' position
• efi fuel pump - in tank or external - I don' think the manual disco V8 in-tank one fits?
• viscous fan cowl and fittings - V8 90/110 cowl but is the viscous fan on a disco V8 different size?
• oil cooler - (got pipes off Disco) RRC bog brush or e.g. Mocal ?
• circlip for auto selector lever handle - is it special or will any old circle of the correct size fit?
• shifter housing console - lights up the gear selected and covers the shifter.

I'm in East Sussex.
Thanks in advance.

 

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iwallace

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• Mar 31, 2018

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hiya.
i will be breaking a discovery 2 v8 facelift later,
if any bits fit what your doing, let me know,
cheers ian

 

cappers

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• Mar 31, 2018

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Hi Ian,
Not sure if D2 parts will work on a D1 but if so I could do with the auto selector illumination panel AWR3700:

Haven't got hold of the engine yet to check but as its a '92 D1 it might have one of these RRC types BTR9924LNF:

If either fit then it's a winner although I'm sure there will be some modding/fabbing needed as I haven't the centre console.
I don't think any of the other items I need would fit from a D2 V8 but if you know better please let me know e.g. air filter box, auto oil cooler, rad.
Many thanks
Jon

 

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iwallace

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• Apr 3, 2018

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hiya,
sorry mate i aint got a clue if inter changeable

 

cappers

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• Apr 3, 2018

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Hi Ian,
I'm still checking and will get back to you if the D2 one will fit.
capo

 

cappers

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• Apr 4, 2018

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Update; got some stuff but any help on the following appreciated:

• V8 efi radiator for a 90
• V8 90 viscous fan cowl and fittings
• shifter housing console RRC or Disco 1
• circlip for auto selector lever handle

Thanks.

 

cappers

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• Apr 6, 2018

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All bits bar the circlip now sourced.
Thank you.