marty w · Oct 18, 2011

hi could do with some advice replacing my knackered 4.6 engine with a mitsubishi 2.8 diesel .it has a gearbox conversion plate to fit my auto box but i think the electrics might be tricky . its the later thor type engine i am replacing any help much appreciated

2.0_hippo · Oct 18, 2011

good luck integrating those electrical systems !

Davie F · Oct 18, 2011

Make sure its a good one, known for cracked heads/ cylinder head gaskets.
Davie

wammers · Oct 18, 2011

Best thing to do with that idea is forget it.

362bkr · Oct 18, 2011

wammers said:
Best thing to do with that idea is forget it.

A firm in Bristol used to do that conversion called Stanton 4x4.I dont know if they are still around . 01275 333202.

wammers · Oct 18, 2011

362bkr said:
A firm in Bristol used to do that conversion called Stanton 4x4.I dont know if they are still around . 01275 333202.

Was that on te P38 or the Classic?

362bkr · Oct 18, 2011

wammers said:
Was that on te P38 or the Classic?

4.6 P38. They used to advertise them for sale in the southwest autotrader and sometime back one of the land rover magazines did an article on the conversion. Of course i have no idea how they got it to work but they did do a few.

wammers · Oct 18, 2011

362bkr said:
4.6 P38. They used to advertise them for sale in the southwest autotrader and sometime back one of the land rover magazines did an article on the conversion. Of course i have no idea how they got it to work but they did do a few.

Getting the engine to work is not the problem, it's what to do with all the systems that run through the BECM that will no longer be connected to anything.

362bkr · Oct 18, 2011

wammers said:
Getting the engine to work is not the problem, it's what to do with all the systems that run through the BECM that will no longer be connected to anything.

Stanton 4x4, Diesel Range Rover Conversion Specialist to New Shape and Classic Range Rovers. We are recognised as the experts in this field especially in respect of Diesel Conversions to 4.6HSE Models. All conversions are main dealer tested ....................................................................................I just got that text off google. I dont think they are around anymore but someone on here must know someone that has got one of these .

Davie F · Oct 18, 2011

If you going to that hassle there are far better units than the mitsi one, ie the bmw one thats already fitted to the p38- smoother and more fuel efficent.
Davie

wammers · Oct 18, 2011

362bkr said:
Stanton 4x4, Diesel Range Rover Conversion Specialist to New Shape and Classic Range Rovers. We are recognised as the experts in this field especially in respect of Diesel Conversions to 4.6HSE Models. All conversions are main dealer tested ....................................................................................I just got that text off google. I dont think they are around anymore but someone on here must know someone that has got one of these .

Fair do's, when they say main dealer tested that maybe when they go in to have the BECM systems sorted.

362bkr · Oct 19, 2011

362bkr said:
Stanton 4x4, Diesel Range Rover Conversion Specialist to New Shape and Classic Range Rovers. We are recognised as the experts in this field especially in respect of Diesel Conversions to 4.6HSE Models. All conversions are main dealer tested ....................................................................................I just got that text off google. I dont think they are around anymore but someone on here must know someone that has got one of these .

Anyone out there got one ?

ovalandrover · Oct 19, 2011

Buy a diesel P38 will cost less and have just as many problems but easier to sort out

2.0_hippo · Oct 20, 2011

ovalandrover said:
Buy a diesel P38 will cost less and have just as many problems but easier to sort out

Or if he don't want the problems don't buy a range rover !

wil2813 · Oct 20, 2011

wammers said:
Best thing to do with that idea is forget it.

i agree with wammers

BAZZ · Oct 20, 2011

Try Simtec in Rochdale they do conversions with the TDV6 sport and D3 engines. Not cheap thuogh about 6k for all the bits and an engine.

fett · Oct 21, 2011

just get a slitty and be done with it, far less hassel

roddy4 · Oct 21, 2011

marty w said:
hi could do with some advice replacing my knackered 4.6 engine with a mitsubishi 2.8 diesel .it has a gearbox conversion plate to fit my auto box but i think the electrics might be tricky . its the later thor type engine i am replacing any help much appreciated

the amount of money it will cost to do this conversion you would be better to spend your money on another rangie,use the other for spares (what parts are compatable) plenty of diesel rangies out there you should find a good one.

marty w · Oct 23, 2011

hi thanks for everyones advice i suppose in an ideal world i would prefer to put a top hat linered 4.6 engine which would be a lot easier but i havent got three grand plus to do that.

richwp · Oct 23, 2011

marty w said:
hi thanks for everyones advice i suppose in an ideal world i would prefer to put a top hat linered 4.6 engine which would be a lot easier but i havent got three grand plus to do that.

I know it's a lot of money, but having just had a new top hat linered 4.6 from Turners fitted I can recommend this route. By the time you've paid for the diesel lump and sorted all of the ancilliaries and electricals, you may well end up spending just as much!

I'd follow advice on here - either replace the 4.6 with a diret replacement or invest in a new P38 diesel and use yours for parts.

Whichever way you decide to go, good luck and keep us all up to date with the work.

Rich

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