whats the best defender engine ? poll

JimAttrill · Jun 22, 2008

Some parts for the 200tdi are now made of unobtainium like cylinder heads. The 300 is easier to work on - easier cambelt change for instance. It has a better oil pump and the head is easier to change as the motor is futher forward in the chassis.

LT77 gearbox is a load of rubbish IMHO, but I suppose you can get used to it until it breaks. I prefer a gearbox where you can get 3rd from 2nd occasionally

landy10 · Jun 22, 2008

JimAttrill said:
LT77 gearbox is a load of rubbish IMHO, but I suppose you can get used to it until it breaks. I prefer a gearbox where you can get 3rd from 2nd occasionally

Change yer oil then coz mine changes up and down the box no problems hot or cold and the V8'S used the lt77 coz it was stronger

The Mad Hat Man · Jun 22, 2008

how about the Peugeot 5.5-litre HDi diesel engine.
Its configuration is a 100° V12. Its output has been revealed to be over 515 kW (700 PS) and 1200 N·m (885 ft·lbf) of torque.

that wud be some motor - yu cud even go fording in it

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landy10 · Jun 22, 2008

Imagine wot trewy could pull out the **** wi that!!!!

boggle · Jun 22, 2008

i got a 3.9 v8 in my trayback....thats the best in my opinion......

HuN73R · Jun 23, 2008

I have had a 2.5n/a in mine since ive had it. It is a bullet proof engine. But it is slow as fook!! If you get used to the speed then its a good engine. Very easy to work on. Even if you are mechnically retarded like me!!

All that said though.... I couldnt get used to the lake of speed so I am dropping a 200tdi in it as we speak!!

The Mad Hat Man · Jun 23, 2008

HuN73R said:
Even if you are retarded like me!!

another fur the signature?

HuN73R · Jun 23, 2008

The Mad Hat Man said:
another fur the signature?

Ahhahah got me there!! Even if it is slightly modified!!

Grippa · Jun 23, 2008

The Mad Hat Man said:
another fur the signature?

Be fair. 'Parently he can type wiv wun hand whilst dropping an injun in wiv the other!

HuN73R · Jun 23, 2008

Grippa said:
Be fair. 'Parently he can type wiv wun hand whilst dropping an injun in wiv the other!

Alright.... So a mechnic is doing it for me!!

and I thought i was an argumentative bastid!!

TheMunster · Jun 23, 2008

200tdi is my vote 'n all!

The Mad Hat Man · Jun 23, 2008

HuN73R said:
and I thought i was an argumentative bastid!!

yu aint even out of nappies when it comes to Grippa - not only can he argue just fur the sake of - and with the best of em - but he is often seen arguing with himself - just fur a bit of competition, you understand?

Grippa · Jun 23, 2008

Argue? For the sake of it?

No I don't.

choppa · Jun 23, 2008

i bet you do ....... gulp.

90boy · Jun 29, 2008

come on 300 tdi has got to be the best to live with and work on

bloat1992 · Jun 29, 2008

thats wot i fort . shocked at this poll

nice 90 there fella

defender/discovery · Jun 30, 2008

200tdi all the way would not have anything but a 200 defender so easy to work on nothing to them tweak the pump and the turbo and they are full of life plenty of power

defender/discovery · Jun 30, 2008

even said in the engine review in lro a while back if an engine could be a legend it would be the 200tdi

woods767 · Jun 30, 2008

I have towed other landys with my 200Tdi, and i sware it would still make at least 65mph the way it pulls.

bustersbus · Jun 30, 2008

woods767 said:
I have towed other landys with my 200Tdi, and i sware it would still make at least 65mph the way it pulls.

Ah suppose it depends on what type of transfer box ye've got on

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