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    Fitting a BMW V8 in a Defender 90

    Did you buy a complete bmw and strip it for parts? How old is the engine, mileage? Did you have any problems with electrics? Been looking on ebay at engines and there's some very interesting stuff out there. V12 from a DB9, £2000 for the daring?
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    Fitting a BMW V8 in a Defender 90

    I recently bought a 300tdi landy and find it's too slow (and sounds like a van). I'm considering engine swaps and have been looking at a few sub-£4k bmw 740s. Modern bmw 4.0 v8, auto gearbox - anyone already done it? Anyone want to tell me why i shouldn't do it?
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    MPG from a Tdi 300, defender 90

    I'm 22 and have recently bought a 300tdi landy, insured it with direct line for £400. Heard from a friend, who's actually younger than me, that fitting a £200 immobilizer reduced his premium from £400 to £200! He's with More Than.
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    Land Rover 90 300tdi Auto

    I am the proud new owner of a 1988 Land Rover 90. Aside from the 300tdi engine and auto gearbox from an early disco, I'm looking to make it slightly more civilized for use on long journeys and as the daily run around in between. I've had the landy for 3 weeks now and changes I've made...