goreden

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Hi all
I’m after some opinions on swapping the lump in my diesel p38 as i think it’s done a head gasket ( will update when confirmed)

I’ve been looking at swapping like for like but am worried about having the same problem again

Is there another engine that would go in fairly simply without having to go to electronics school?

All opinions appreciated
 
Hi all
I’m after some opinions on swapping the lump in my diesel p38 as i think it’s done a head gasket ( will update when confirmed)

I’ve been looking at swapping like for like but am worried about having the same problem again

Is there another engine that would go in fairly simply without having to go to electronics school?

All opinions appreciated
No.
 
The diesel has to much electronic integration to be a simple swap they are a nightmare with out adding stand alone ecu`s and other stuff,
you can get a 2.7 tdv6 fitted at an eye watering cost by some specialists.
 
Fair enough, don’t ask, don’t get i suppose
The electrickery is the limiting factor with these beasts. I put bmc diesel with a 4 speed overdrive freewheel manual gearbox in place of a 4ltr Rolls Royce petrol and auto box into a Van den Plas 4ltr R many years ago.I had to fabricate the adapter plate and mountings myself,as well as modifying the exhaust and shortening the propshaft. You can do most things depending on your ability ,budget and equipment.
 
Hi all
I’m after some opinions on swapping the lump in my diesel p38 as i think it’s done a head gasket ( will update when confirmed)

I’ve been looking at swapping like for like but am worried about having the same problem again

Is there another engine that would go in fairly simply without having to go to electronics school?

All opinions appreciated

More likely cracked head.

Better off replacing the head if you're sure that's what it is.
 
The electrickery is the limiting factor with these beasts. I put bmc diesel with a 4 speed overdrive freewheel manual gearbox in place of a 4ltr Rolls Royce petrol and auto box into a Van den Plas 4ltr R many years ago..

In the name of God ... why :mad:
I know the so-called Rolls FB60 (so called because although it carried RR logos it was actually assembled by sub contractors) wasn't the last word in reliability, but for such a car to suffer the indignity of BMC diesel power …
No offence intended, but there are conversions & then there are conversions :rolleyes:
 
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In the name of God ... why :mad:
I know the so-called Rolls BF60 (so called because although it carried RR logos it was actually assembled by sub contractors) wasn't the last word in reliability, but for such a car to suffer the indignity of BMC diesel power …
No offence intended, but there are conversions & then there are conversions :rolleyes:
They were ten a penny at the time I did it. 9 mpg on petrol to 50 plus on diesel was reason enough. Wish I still had it unconverted now;):D- -
 
They were ten a penny at the time I did it. 9 mpg on petrol to 50 plus on diesel was reason enough. Wish I still had it unconverted now;):D- -

OK I forgive you :)
Another senior momement … I should have said FB60 not BF. The model could be considered a bit of a non-starter from it's introduction as far fewer potential buyers were convinced by the attributes of a RR engine in a BMC shell, so you could say they were 'ten a penny' even when new. Most were sold off as company cars for senior reps. who must have enjoyed the poke (175 brake from 4L, even if it was channelled through a slush 'box, was going some back in the 'sixties) whilst someone else picked up the tab for fuel.
 
OK I forgive you :)
Another senior momement … I should have said FB60 not BF. The model could be considered a bit of a non-starter from it's introduction as far fewer potential buyers were convinced by the attributes of a RR engine in a BMC shell, so you could say they were 'ten a penny' even when new. Most were sold off as company cars for senior reps. who must have enjoyed the poke (175 brake from 4L, even if it was channelled through a slush 'box, was going some back in the 'sixties) whilst someone else picked up the tab for fuel.
That slush box was originally used by Oldsmobile and Caddilac and Rolls Royce had it in Cloud etc
 
OK I forgive you :)
Another senior momement … I should have said FB60 not BF. The model could be considered a bit of a non-starter from it's introduction as far fewer potential buyers were convinced by the attributes of a RR engine in a BMC shell, so you could say they were 'ten a penny' even when new. Most were sold off as company cars for senior reps. who must have enjoyed the poke (175 brake from 4L, even if it was channelled through a slush 'box, was going some back in the 'sixties) whilst someone else picked up the tab for fuel.
I had a mate who worked for Granada TV.he told me a lot of stars used to ask for the VDP's to pick them up from Manchester Airport. They had four in their fleet if I remember correctly. ;)
 
M51 pretty bomb proof. Microfractured head/gasket easy enough to source replacement. Try to get the correct (early/late) type head save adapting it.

There are other options but you will need time money and expensive help to get it going tidy.
 
The answer is not "NO"
Now the electrickery is a problem with any change of engine type. So either stick with "like for like" to keep it simple, or bite the bullet:)

I will just say SBC:p

J
 
The answer is not "NO"
Now the electrickery is a problem with any change of engine type. So either stick with "like for like" to keep it simple, or bite the bullet:)

I will just say SBC:p

J

A guy from Blackpool living in the States slipped a 6.2 lump in, iirc.
 
A guy from Blackpool living in the States slipped a 6.2 lump in, iirc.

:D:D:D I just leave this here 7247033B-9575-4FCB-9B24-9837161C6DFF.jpeg

J
 

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