Good afternoon all,
I just thought I'd show my face in here, my Disco failed its MOT on thursday, giving me an excuse to splash out on the Series 3 that was sat on my uncles drive for the last 6 months.

So now that I have sorted the knackered shocks and replaced the broken rear halfshaft, bolted down the rear benches and finally actually fitted the bucket seats that my cousin bought but never got around to fitting, my attention has turned to the engine.

It currently has a Diesel engine in it which pumps out more smoke than is acceptable, so it needs sorting before I pay for another MOT this month.

The Disco actually passed the emissions test (one of the few things that were any good apparently) so the plan is carry out a heart transplant and put the good 200 TDI from the Disco into the S3.

I know this has been done, but I will be carrying out the work myself and was wondering if there was anyone here that has done it/had it done themselves that could answer a few questions for me.

What I need to know is:

• Will the engine mounts need moving?
• Will I be able to put in the Disco gearbox too, if not which one should I use?
• Depending on the gearbox, what about propshafts etc?
• Will the chassis or body work need adjusting to allow the engines ancills to fit?

I look forward to hearing any advice that may be available.

BTW, it is a 1979 SWB, if this makes any differance.