well have they made a td5 or puma that was 25 years old? and how many 25 year olds had 300tdi's

None but it's a 90 which was made 83-89 and he wants to convert it back to the original engine.

I know you mean well on this but I don't think you're being overly helpful. So long as it's a genuine 90 and not a Defender pretending to be older then an original engine should do the trick as far as I understand.

As a petrol 90 it would have been fitted with a 2.25 (or rather 2.3) virtually identical to earlier Series engines or if after '85 a 2.5 (17H?)
 
None but it's a 90 which was made 83-89 and he wants to convert it back to the original engine.

I know you mean well on this but I don't think you're being overly helpful. So long as it's a genuine 90 and not a Defender pretending to be older then an original engine should do the trick as far as I understand.

As a petrol 90 it would have been fitted with a 2.25 (or rather 2.3) virtually identical to earlier Series engines or if after '85 a 2.5 (17H?)

my answer was directed to goonarmy:rolleyes::doh:
 
How much scrutiny are these imported mktors getting? Sounds like some real rivet counting stuff.

well have they made a td5 or puma that was 25 years old? and how many 25 year olds had 300tdi's

What are you on about?
The series petrol2.25 looks very similar to the 90 2.25. I didnt know there was a difference. Do the have their own JM at customs?

was answer to your rivet counter comment. Customs sent inspectors to Land rover UK and land rover is helping them with what is right for the vin,25 year rule. There are alot of bad vins on stuff,
 
my answer was directed to goonarmy:rolleyes::doh:

I know but you seem to be confusing 90's and Defender 90's. They might all be 'trucks' and 'Fenders' in the States but I've not seen anything that would lead me to believe that the OP has bought a pre '89 Land Rover 90 that's had an engine conversion and he wants to convert it back.

Notice I answered you despite being :doh:'d

:p:p
 
None but it's a 90 which was made 83-89 and he wants to convert it back to the original engine.

I know you mean well on this but I don't think you're being overly helpful. So long as it's a genuine 90 and not a Defender pretending to be older then an original engine should do the trick as far as I understand.

As a petrol 90 it would have been fitted with a 2.25 (or rather 2.3) virtually identical to earlier Series engines or if after '85 a 2.5 (17H?)

if it is a '85 it better have everything on it that came from the factory then. You guys have do lots of changes to them over the years which is not allowed in US under 25 rule.
 
I know but you seem to be confusing 90's and Defender 90's. They might all be 'trucks' and 'Fenders' in the States but I've not seen anything that would lead me to believe that the OP has bought a pre '89 Land Rover 90 that's had an engine conversion and he wants to convert it back.

Notice I answered you despite being :doh:'d

:p:p

if a 89 then it better be 89 spec as to what the vin tag says. If it came with a petrol then it better have the petrol in it, if it was diesel then better be diesel. along with transmission, transfer case for 89 and brakes. If axles were changed need to be 89.
If he wants changes then the best bet is buy a original rust bucket then ship to us then do changes after it had cleared customs. Then he can use 21 year old engine, and what ever transmission etc
 
if it is a '85 it better have everything on it that came from the factory then. You guys have do lots of changes to them over the years which is not allowed in US under 25 rule.

Well yes, putting the correct engine back in would be quite a good place to start :rolleyes::D

Seriously, if planning to take to the US a VIN number check is the place to start
 
if a 89 then it better be 89 spec as to what the vin tag says. If it came with a petrol then it better have the petrol in it, if it was diesel then better be diesel. along with transmission, transfer case for 89 and brakes. If axles were changed need to be 89.
If he wants changes then the best bet is buy a original rust bucket then ship to us then do changes after it had cleared customs. Then he can use 21 year old engine, and what ever transmission etc

He wants to change it back to original
 
Well yes, putting the correct engine back in would be quite a good place to start :rolleyes::D

Seriously, if planning to take to the US a VIN number check is the place to start

Yes a good first step. And stock steel rims and tyres is a plus. as wheel spacers are frowned upon as fancy rims and tryes;)
 
He wants to change it back to original

Yeah i think hes missled that point.
So does anyone know how much detail goes into checking these vehicles? For an example is a series injun close enough because a 25 year old plus motor is quite likely to have done its original injun.
 
Yeah i think hes missled that point.
So does anyone know how much detail goes into checking these vehicles? For an example is a series injun close enough because a 25 year old plus motor is quite likely to have done its original injun.

Fine tooth comb............. close does not count
 
Yeah i think hes missled that point.
So does anyone know how much detail goes into checking these vehicles? For an example is a series injun close enough because a 25 year old plus motor is quite likely to have done its original injun.

I was kinda working up to that question but began to suspect I may not get a full and honest answer :p

I guess it's easy enough to check what engine it should have and then cross reference engine number to see what it actually has.

I imagine if it's supposed to have a 13H? but has an earlier 10H they int gonna like it.

Only a guess though
 
I was kinda working up to that question but began to suspect I may not get a full and honest answer :p

I guess it's easy enough to check what engine it should have and then cross reference engine number to see what it actually has.

I imagine if it's supposed to have a 13H? but has an earlier 10H they int gonna like it.

Only a guess though

true
 

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