They're a bit new for me to know much about, but since the P6 was available with the V8, as was the SD1, and the SD1 was also available with the VM 2.4/2.5 diesel, is one of them a possibility?
Taking it on a stage, since 200 and 300tdi engines fit roughly the same size hole in Solihull's other products, you really could have a cracker of a car. And with a ZF auto box...
I only know them from Land Rover circles where they're seen as a bit of a low point. Do they have a better reputation when fitted in cars? They were used in the 825 too weren't they? Hmm, could be a distinct posibility. Thanks.
Yes, someone locally suggested the 200tdi - with LT77 gearbox. A couple of years ago, their prices would have put them out of the running, but they do seem to have dropped a lot recently as more and more rusty Discos get scrapped. But what's the weight like? Is a 200tdi less of a lump than older Land Rover engines?
Thought that was the Perkins lump. Could be wrong, though..
The VM is still fitted in Jeeps, so parts should be OK.
Actually, the Perkins DI unit - as used in Montegos, Maestros etc - kight be a possibility, as (IIRC) it was also used in some #of the later Sherpa vans & so should be find-able with a 5-speed 'box for RWD.. Not a bad engine at all, albeit a bit agricultural compared with modern diesels.
So if the weight and dimensions are right, it could be a definite possibility. Said web search brings up quite a few favourable comments too.
That's the Perkins Prima turbo. A friend fitted several to a Series 2 Landy, killing them off at an alarming rate.
Even non-running examples of the van versions used to be very sought after because their sumps were needed when fitting car versions to Land Rovers. Though I doubt if many people are doing that these days as
200tdi engines become more affordable.
It's been in the back of my mind as a possibility, but I doubt if they're as plentiful as they were. I can't even remember when I last saw a Montego. Maestros mostly (all?) had non-turbo versions.
BTW, I won't be doing this for a few months, so I have plenty of time to keep an eye out for parts. Everyone's replies so far have been extremely helpful, so thanks all!
Sir would be well advised to do both. You really need to end up with a top gear giving around 30mph/1000 rpm. I doubt if just a five speed box will do that for you and if you don't change the diff. you will find you never use first gear at all and second only for the occasional vertical cliff you may encounter in your travels.
Probably also a good idea to disregard any diesel that doesn't have an alloy block unless you are an rabid understeer aficionado
I remember reading years ago of a city with a mayor's limousine fitted with a Morris Minor engine, because it always drove round urban streets and never went above 30mph, and a small engine was much more economical when stationary in traffic.
I think it's just a different generation of 1.8TD. Mine had an earlier engine than our W reg Mondeo 1.8TD. In fact the engine looked identical (apart from the turbo) to one from an ancient Fiesta a friend was breaking at the time. The Mondeo one is an Endura, so I guess the earlier ones were something else.
The Peugeot engine, on the other hand, would be a cracker (I had one in a Range Rover), but far too heavy.
Very, very heavy, in a P6 the sump would drag along the road !
My money would be on a Trooper TD, 2.3 engine an box,light, nice and small, lots of grunt and still going strong while the rest of the car has rotted around it. And with some work to the front you even have the option of 4WD.....
Indeed. Damned good engines too, I'm told. Where would I find a 5-speed RWD gearbox for one?
Around 110BHP, I believe. Or a fair bit less on this car after someone stuck a single carb on it. (I'd guess that was to avoid paying for a replacement exhaust manifold and downpipes, which are seriously expensive for the TC.)
Are you sure about it being light? I know where there is one that'll be available soon. A local fisherman buys cheap 4X4s for boat launching, with obvious consequences. I reckon he's had the Isuzu for at least a year, which is 6 months longer than they usually last.
Any more suggestions like that and I'll be seriously thinking about it!
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