Having an ex military D90 the 1991 vehicle is fitted with a 2.5
>normally aspirated diesel engine.
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>Correct me if I am wrong but at 1991 the 90 aquired the Defender
>name/badge as well as a revised 200 Tdi turbo motor 19J
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>Did the military commision Landrover to manufacturer a specific engine
>for these models ??
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>My engine has number 11J 01463A ........ No such engine according to
>Mr & Mrs Haynes as they list 10J (2.25) 12J (2.5) and 19J (2.5 Turbo)
>and then onto 200 Tdi, 300 Tdi
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>My engine also has a large colourful round plate attached to the
>rocker cover stating; Engine Type 6B
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>Anyone else got a military 2.5 diesel with an 11J number ??
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>By the way Rimmer Bros were unable to supply a rear silencer box as my
>vehicle MUST have a 19J engine in it !! Local Fit It Quick Fit It
>Fitter had one on the shelf ....... and I could buy it to fit fitter >myself!!
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>Just curious about my engine is all .........
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>It is also fitted with a 'Later' LT230T transfer box (fitted only to
>19J 200 and 300 Tdi engines (according to Mr & Mrs Haynes)
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>Hmmm
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It's quite possible that your D90 sat for several years in the central vehicle depot before being registered and used, which may explain a
1991 vehicle that appears older. It was normal practice to issue a NATO registration number on delivery from Land Rover but I saw several vehicles in storage without plates on when collecting others at varoius times. Another possibility is that it was part of a contract that was started before the D90 became the Defender and the 200Tdi engine was introduced but didn't get delivered until after the change. LR would have been compelled to deliver what was ordered and not substitute a more modern, better alternative.Gaydon will be able to tell you all about your vehicle's manufacture date, etc., and the museum of army transport can tell you about it's service life if you know it's NATO registration number.
Have fun :-)
Regards Steve G
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