Bit of research but sounds like it's one of these with a fabulous 52 BHP ! 1985-02-01 The Ford 2.5 Litre High Speed Direct Injection Diesel Engine-Its Performance and Future Possibilities 850262 The FORD 2.5 Litre DI Engine entered volume production in January 1984, as the World's first high...

York Diesel, yep maybe it's one of those, I don't know Ford Engines so still trying to identify it... 2.5 Four cylinder Direct Injection DIESEL Ford that's all I know.

Yep seems like the consensus on that is good, I've always fancied a V8 series... going to read up on what's involved... post links if you know if any but sure there will be some stories on this forum somewhere...

Thanks - 2 Ticks let me get a photo but that would make sense...

Yep, aware - what does the top speed move too? I'll dig around on the conversion kits, much easier and cheaper to get hold of by the looks of it... Definitely make it a different vehicle and an interesting project too...

Thanks Turboman - that is also good advice... yep I think prices are off the scale a low mileage Engine from an S3 is going for just under £2k?!! Got a picture of the other exhaust side of the Engine here it is if it helps... runs and starts fine... so yep "leave alone - do nothing" is the...

Thanks Flossie - saw that though mine doesn't have that inlet so maybe it isn't a Banana Engine, 2.5 Diesel Transit is what I was told - noisy old thing, works fine though to 50 mph.

With you - was thinking a 3.5 might be nice... but you have to sort Brakes and Suspension to cope I think too? I will be only doing low mileage so not sure the MPG is that much of an issue...

Thanks @wofpack - I'll join that Marketplace.... see what I can find... seem crazy on Ebay... Here's one currently listed for £1,000 LAND ROVER 2.25 PETROL ENGINE - SERIES IIA AIRPORTABLE | eBay

So, back again... after several years without a Lightweight, I just moved house - got a bigger Garage and won the battle with the trouble and strife to get another Lightweight... So I bought a T Reg S3 on eBay yesterday - fitted with a Ford Diesel 2.5 Banana? Engine fitted. While it pulls well...

Just bought another Lightweight - oh dear!

Cool - sounds like you've got it right... need a bigger drive or a field first!

Nice one!

Yeah you're right, though they don't make the Cool factor with my spoilt offspring! I've owned too many classics and Landies for C1 to even enter the mix I'm afraid. Just been looking at Herald 1200s had a few of them in my time too and 13/60s. Insurance is cheap too £700 to insure a 1200 Saloon.

Like that logic. Insurance seems to be a no go though on any Landie...

Rover 25 (£600) for the 19 year old with a Box fitted - £1,200 - £2k without a Box

Tis true... My two don't think Corsas are cool I'm afriad - they have the Landie bug - though read on, looks like Insurance isn't feasible...

Thanks Dag, because we have had ur SIII Lightweight since they were babies - they are quite keen on the idea of an old Landie... Son especially as I promised him the lightweight. I've just rang Footman James though and they won't touch anyone without 12 months of holding a license.. on any...

Just rang Footman James - they won't insure any 17 year old on any vehicle - Landie or otherwise. Only touch them when they have held a license for 12 months now... Drat!