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gazbusa

New Member

• Nov 24, 2015

• #1

Hi
As above I have had landys but for what I need and what I want to fit in the vehicle a g wagon is now my choice
Not cheap even for an old knacker
Ive been through it and though its not like I want 100% its close after many hours of work
I know you might not care but I have fitted a turbo diesel om 606 merc engine that's all running electronic engine
I did this for a landy too but its a lot of work
There it is and my choice too
Am I welcome or not on the site
Many people want merc engines etc so I could help with info
All the info I need is good green lane routes eg
The bastard lane start and finish points
If any people wish to ask about Mercedes engine conversions just fire away
I suppose you are 20 and 300 tdi engines in the blood though
I just like the site and people seem decent with excellent videoes
Yes I have done landy time for years but now its a change
Am I welcome on board

 

wattfield

AKA Dirk Diggler

• Nov 24, 2015

• #2

Not eveyone on the forum has a Land Rover.
Some of those are American.
Some of those Americans are (word I can't say on this bit of the forum).
No reason why you shouldn't be welcome!

 

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gazbusa

New Member

• Nov 24, 2015

• #3

There are some funny ones who are landrover only
Thanks for reply
I have done landys for 30 years and just needed a change
I have done my fair share of landys but now I have chose a g wagone for bad or worse or better
Thanks for responce
G

 

wattfield

AKA Dirk Diggler

• Nov 24, 2015

• #4

gazbusa said:

There are some funny ones who are landrover only
Thanks for reply
I have done landys for 30 years and just needed a change
I have done my fair share of landys but now I have chose a g wagone for bad or worse or better
Thanks for responce
G

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There certainly are, but you'll soon learn to ignore them.
Anyone with 30 years of Landy experience could be useful.

 

gazman

Well-Known Member

• Nov 24, 2015

• #5

As long as it leaks oil and breaks regularly I don't see a problem!

 

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gazbusa

New Member

• Nov 26, 2015

• #6

wattfield said:

There certainly are, but you'll soon learn to ignore them.
Anyone with 30 years of Landy experience could be useful.

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gazman said:

As long as it leaks oil and breaks regularly I don't see a problem!

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gazbusa

New Member

• Nov 26, 2015

• #7

hi
I'm pretty poor with forum and pc skills but thanks to people who helped with kind comments
I'm good at other stuff though. engineering and mechanical skills are second nature
I do own a different vehicle and I have done my landy time. I just needed a change so I chose a
bad choice g wagon
Not really bad but I wanted it mechanically perfect. I was happy at the deal but g wagon parts
are not easy to come by and are expensive
Enough of that. I chose a g wagon just for a change
I have done landys for years and Toyotas and also a Nissan too and also a Daihatsu
What we all must remember is all have major good points
I have my views but unless anyone wants me to post it I will remain silent
My view is a standard landrover 90 is a very good vehicle off road
Up grades to what you wish
All parts available cheap
Enough said
If you want me to post all info from my experience I will but it might be a long story
Please advise
Regards gaz

 

cooltide

sheep fancier

• Nov 26, 2015

• #8

Welcome. I don't have a land rover either anymore, but have a rover v8. My current 4x4 is a 2.7 v6 Santa fe

 

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marktinkerman

Member

• Nov 30, 2015

• #9

Hi gazbusa in reply to my post it was suggested that you might be able to help...I have an early 110 with Mada3.5 SL fitted to what I think is a Mecedes ZF ( 4 speed) auto. I.m trying to find out how to identify exactly which gearbox it is... ie. where to find identification numbers or something as I would like to replace the Mazda with a Mercedes engine and don't know what will fit to the gearbox.... considering OM606 but would like to know what the options are. thanks Mark

 

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gazbusa

New Member

• Nov 30, 2015

• #10

Martin
The numbers on the box will be on a plate or stamped onto the housing, usually above sump pan
It will be 6 or more digits depending how old box is
It is an easy swap and I love mercs as many parts interchange with the same stud pattern
Have a study
You are lucky if doing an om606 as they were all auto in turbo form and very few manual na engines also
Ask away if you need
Gaz