jamesmartin
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you need engine plus mounts, gear box, rad /intercooler assembly ,exhaust etc , in tank pump can be removed and feed pipe put in to sender unit, i know an breaker that exports such stuff in kit form
Fuel costs are low here.
Petrol is $1.30 USD a gallon and diesel is only slightly more.
I'm not really concerned about fuel costs though. The petrol v8 gets around 10-12 mpg which is terrible. It's been through various headgaskets over the years, oil pump failure, premature bearing failure.
Under warranty a motor was replaced, and over the years it was one thing after another. I had it services religiously too, check the oil and coolant levels daily.
Do you know a rough price?
Vinlander
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I'm getting pump diesel at 0.967GBP/L right now, which is great, yet still around four times as much
All gaskets are not created equal, but it sounds like you might be using the wrong oil? That could affect fuel consumption too.
Just spotted this thread and noticed that you mentioned a 1990 Rangerover classic TDi.
It wont be factory as they didn't fit the 200 TDi as early as 1990 so it will most likely to have been a V8.
In 1990 t would have been a 2.5 TD VM engine which was not very good.
But it is basically the same 2.5 TD VM engine as used in the JEEP Cherokee and Grand Cherokee in the late 90s.
It could be worth looking into using that engine as a conversion. It may mean making parts fit but that's what Land Rover ownership is all about.
It wont be factory as they didn't fit the 200 TDi as early as 1990 so it will most likely to have been a V8.
In 1990 t would have been a 2.5 TD VM engine which was not very good.
But it is basically the same 2.5 TD VM engine as used in the JEEP Cherokee and Grand Cherokee in the late 90s.
It could be worth looking into using that engine as a conversion. It may mean making parts fit but that's what Land Rover ownership is all about.
jamesmartin
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i can find out
Ah I didn't know that! Thanks for the insight.
Did the early Discovery's also have that same motor?
MJI
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You guys really used up all the Discovery's and Range Classic of that vintage, it's really hard to find a 1990 or older in decent shape!
The crazy thing is, I've found a ton of Defenders though. I didn't realize the very reasonable rates some of them go for that are from model year 1990 and older.
The crazy thing is, I've found a ton of Defenders though. I didn't realize the very reasonable rates some of them go for that are from model year 1990 and older.
jamesmartin
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disco 200 and box etc wouldnt be too difficult to find but vm i wouldnt bother even if you could
So many options..
I wish so many of the older Range Classics were in better shape.. Stinks we have to wait 25 years to import stuff, a lot of stuff right outside of that limit I found...
It looks like importing a Defender from 1990 and prior would be the smart thing to do at this point.
A 1990 model and older, can still be found under $5,000 from my searches it seems. Obviously some are more spendy
Vinlander
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A year ago that would've been $1500.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Disco, but I'd be better off with a fender which I can no longer afford.
jamesmartin
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why not disco
I've had a tough time finding a TDI Disco, that's in good shape.
The law here is. It has to be 25 years or older, and it also has to have the same engine it came with. So I couldn't import a Disco that was originally a V8, but was swapped over to a TDI.
Defenders sell for alot here, and it probably wouldn't be a bad idea picking up one or two. I want to actually use them though, I travel a lot in the summer with a roof top tent setup. Nothing like exploring with a Land Rover! You also never know the issues one will give you, which is part of the fun.
I adore British made vehicles, nothing has the character like one.
cooltide
sheep fancier
think I saw something in the "Jon" that came close this morning
jamesmartin
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a defender tdi box and engine wont fit your rrc
