Chalkie232 said:

Hi all,

I have just gone and taken the plunge and bought my 1st defender 90 project!!

I have quite a bit of knowledge mechanically (civilian helicopter mechanical engineer by trade) but all my experiences are with VAG motors (avid T4 owner).

I'm sure you will all see me asking some questions soon enough, as I have a 300tdi from a disco that I want to fit onto my V8 defender (no engine fitted when I got the wagon!!)

Cheers all!

Adam

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Marmaduke said:

Welcome to the mad house, plenty of info on here about fitting your tdi into your tratter

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Turboman said:

Welcome to LZ, Adam!

Mainly about 200Tdi, but they are pretty similar.

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-ro...-to-discovery-200tdi-engine-conversion.90679/

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Chalkie232 said:

On a side note, I have now got the joys of working out why my VIN starts SABTV ......

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aman said:

Hi Chalkie
I am also from Cornwall (Truro/Falmouth area) and I have also recently taken on a Landy project. I also have a VW background having owner a 72 camper for the last 22 years.
Welcome to the forum
aman

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David Leech said:

Is this any help.........
http://www.expeditiongear.co.za/cu5/Decoding-your-Land-Rover-VIN-Number.aspx

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Chalkie232 said:

Thanks for the link David,

It appears at some point it's been dramatically changed and DVLA have given it a new VIN number.

I do know in it's history it's had both a new chassis and shell so that would explain it!

Thanks again for the link!!

Adam

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