Rage. It's not failed because it hasn't been yet. The bloody handbrake cable hasn't arrived so I can't fit the fooker.
 
What do you mean how was it done???
I can take pics tomorrow if needed.

1895 (c) 300tdi conversion with r380 gear box and transfer box

i'm presuming it was a disco conversion over a defender.

with a disco there seems to be multiple ways of doing it and where things end up. ie, did they make up new mounts, use a bracket around the oil filter etc. is it 300 defender style, with 300tdi rear prop or is it back against the bulkhead.

i'm going to start converting mine, so i'm just looking for ideas on the best way without costing the earth :)
 
Never heard of using a 300tdi prop.!?
Mines done properly with a full 300 tdi donor. And a r380 gearbox so the engine is sitting in the middle of the engine bay. Not bodged in and right up to the bulkhead. And 300tdi engine mounts welded in.
 
Never heard of using a 300tdi prop.!?
Mines done properly with a full 300 tdi donor. And a r380 gearbox so the engine is sitting in the middle of the engine bay. Not bodged in and right up to the bulkhead. And 300tdi engine mounts welded in.


ah, just noticed yours is a 90, mines a 110.. probably why i mentioned the prop as i think the current lt77 one is 40mm too short for the r380

are your gear sticks are in the correct position?

did you do the conversion btw?
 
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and your gear sticks are in the correct position?

did you do the conversion btw?

Yes my sticks are in the right position. But remember you'll need a r380 tunnel housing or 300tdi defender one in the cab.
Then you've got your exhaust to think about 300tdi defender exhaust but then get the welder out as youll have to make new exhaust hangers.
Steve parker does the bits.
I never did my conversion but I've done two 200tdi conversions on other defenders a few years back.
 
Yes my sticks are in the right position. But remember you'll need a r380 tunnel housing or 300tdi defender one in the cab.
Then you've got your exhaust to think about 300tdi defender exhaust but then get the welder out as youll have to make new exhaust hangers.
Steve parker does the bits.
I never did my conversion but I've done two 200tdi conversions on other defenders a few years back.

rightio. i think you can use a kit from ashcroft for converting the disco to defender long stick and i can reuse the lt77 top to get the sticks in the right place.

cheers, i think i need a bit more research.

sorry for the thread hijack:D
 
After being away on holiday my defender finally got round to a MOT today. Passed with no advisories.
Offers!
 
Wow, I've just read this entire thread and you've certainly been through the mill with all of the comments on here.

Looks to be a good truck IMO.
 
rightio. i think you can use a kit from ashcroft for converting the disco to defender long stick and i can reuse the lt77 top to get the sticks in the right place.

cheers, i think i need a bit more research.

sorry for the thread hijack:D

you'll need a selector rail adapter and yolk :D
 
all he wants to do is sell hes 4x4 to get a car for work.know youve got an mot you should get 3k for it all day long.good luck mate
 

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