300bhp/ton said:
Why do you say that??
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Because I had only seen them as "industrial" engines here, we had vm's running pumping units generators, lighting plants and powering fishing trawlers.
But as said, when I test drove the rrc back in '88 I was most impressed, more recently helping my mate to transplant the vm into his County I have a great respect for that little turbo diesel.
 
I believe LR toyed with the idea of fitting the 5 cylinder 3.1 litre VM into the range rover before going with the 2.4, now to me thats the engine they should have gone with.
 
kds said:
I believe LR toyed with the idea of fitting the 5 cylinder 3.1 litre VM into the range rover before going with the 2.4, now to me thats the engine they should have gone with.
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But it wouldn't have been good to have the dozzel quicker and better than the v8 would it:rolleyes:
 
kds said:
I believe LR toyed with the idea of fitting the 5 cylinder 3.1 litre VM into the range rover before going with the 2.4, now to me thats the engine they should have gone with.
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They did, there was one for sale on The Bay last year.On reflection it was a six cylinder version.
 
the car had a VM 2.4 after all. The seller was just not so infomed or trying to lie about it. Thanks for the help anyway.
 
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