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    Td5 into Series

    Found the same problem years ago with the v8 and series box, you certainly couldn’t drive it like you’d stole it . The chassis on my old series 1 had already had the cut and shunt treatment back in the late 80’s(rivit counters look away) complete with coils and discs. I’ve cut and shortened...
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    putting my mark on on hybrid series 2a

    Nice truck, I’m of an age that we used to off road series 1’s cut and shunt old Range Rover chassis fit v8 lumps just because we wanted to. I’ve still got a series 1 on such a chassis with the mods registered in the late 80’s so no problem with Q plate. Recently fitted a td5 engine. My problem...
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    Td5 into Series

    Not sure about the sticker, there were a couple, most have been removed. Not painted the vehicle other than the front wings which had to be replaced. Most used panels on these motors are cheap enough except for front wings, they seem to command stupid money.
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    Td5 into Series

    Just a series 1 on coils. Here we go. What sticker?
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    Td5 into Series

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    Td5 into Series

    It will go. I used a td5 out of a disco into a series 1. Use disco gearbox and transfer box , The engine will need to be back tight to the bulkhead and the headlight centre panel will need to be moved forward. Lengthen front propshaft, shorten rear(mine is 16 and a half inches but try and keep...