Land Rover series 3 Daihatsu diesel

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hi, I have recently purchased a Land Rover series 3 that has been engine swapped from a 2.25 diesel to a 2.5l diesel from Daihatsu. after my experience in owning both a 2.25 diesel Land Rover and the Daihatsu swapped one, I must say that the Daihatsu diesel suits the Land Rover very well. it has more power, starts and runs smoother and is much quieter. it may not be very original however makes it a much more pleasant car to drive. I was just wondering what everyone's experience is with this engine? also, I would like to know if it will be running the stock clutch or if it is different due to the engine change, as I think the clutch disk is almost worn out. thanks.
 
You want to find out who made the conversion kit in the first place.
Likely suspects could be Steve Parker Land Rovers, W E Phillips, or Motor and Diesel Engineering.
If the adapter ring is cast aluminium, the makers name might be on the casting
 
Some years ago Daihatsu engine was a popular switch. There were plenty to be had as some of those Daihatsu's fitted with them you could, on a quiet day hear them rust.
Well liked unit as you described, down side was when time came parts were needed they were horrible expensive.
 
is there any chance that the landy will be fitted with Land Rover clutch, or will the conversion mean it has to be a Daihatsu clutch? thanks
 
Likely series plate to fit the input shaft with a daihatsu cover. But you won't know for sure until its apart
 
Kev12 said:
Likely series plate to fit the input shaft with a daihatsu cover. But you won't know for sure until its apart
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ok thank you, might take it apart, the rest of the vehicle is hardly in showroom condition, so if I can get away with just the clutch plate and throwout bearing this would make it much easier, as the only genuine Daihatsu clutch I can find is well over 200 pounds.
 
Your pressure plate has a good chance of surviving if it hasn't been overheated. There are loads of aftermarket Japanese components available, for less that OE prices.
 
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