I'm toying with ideas for a new project, and I'm wondering if it is possible to fit a TD5 from a discovery into a Defender, the project will probably have a new\reworked chassis so engine mounts etc. won't be a problem, but can anybody confirm that the gearbox and engine will fit, and not need any parts changing like the TDi need?
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
gear box lever mechanism will need changing like the tdi
landroverlane
New Member
the td5 uses an r380 box, so its worth checking the disco bell housing is the same length as a 90 one otherwise this may push the engine too far forward.
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
gear box bell housing etc are the same its the lever mechanism as with tdi thats different
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
like the 300 tdi td5 was fitted as same engine in both vehicles so unlike disco 200tdi parts shouldnt need altering but you will need all the bits that differ from disco like air pipes from filter etc
mark ovenden
New Member
hi, just thought i would jump in. i am thinking of doing the same conversion, i am assuming the defender you are going to use has a tdi engine fitted.
I allready have a td5 disco. How do you intend to sort the ecu, wiring.etc??
mark
I allready have a td5 disco. How do you intend to sort the ecu, wiring.etc??
mark
