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im in potchefstroom, nearly a year on and i still havent gotten the landy back. although all the parts are starting to go back.. checklist of things that are done: 1) engine and gearbox in (gearbox rebuilt) 2) new firewall in 3) new wiring harness in things that need to be done: 1) rebuild steering box 2)plumbing 3) refitting all the body panels will hopefully post a picture within a month... this project is taking alot longer than anticipated

Hi Marc.be, I measured 43.5cm from the middle of engine mount to the bulk head outrigger (the flat edge closest to the radiator side) hope this helps

i have a stage one, currently its in a million pieces, so i can take some measurements for you, just as a ballpark figure if you are interested...hope that helps

i love the whistle of a turbo, and petrol isn't for me, im a diesel guy

i will take some pics and post them, but yes, R6 was only here in SA, with the santana gearbox, apparently they are as strong as an ox

we are RHD, thankfully

HI guys, haven't been on here in a while now, however i have made some progress with the old girl... firstly the bell housing on the 3S (R6, stage one) (call it what you want, its pretty much the same thing in my eyes..might be wrong) is NOT the same as the series 3 this is obvious to me now, but it is not something i considered when doing my research for the conversion...i have 2 series 3 landy's and now the 3S. so in my haste i was only looking at the series 3...anyways, the engine and the gearbox is at the workshop getting the adapter plate made to fit the 200Tdi with the santana gearbox got new engine and gearbox mounts coming this friday, and hopefully ill be able post a photo of the conversion within a month or so...for now, cleaning and repainting the chassis please hep me out here, i was under the impression the R6 was originally a holden engine 4 cylinder, which was converted to a 6 cylinder in stellenbosh???

always always a must as parts are becoming more and more scarce, but sadly not always a possibility..

im going to paint mine in grasmere green, very last of the defenders came out in that color (at least here in SA they did)

Hi, I bought a LWB series 3s or R6, after consideration i thought it would be best to chuck the old petrol engine out, and convert to the 200tdi. i have done my research on this topic and found alot of information, but just as i want to start, after having a look at one last post regarding this conversion, i am back to square one with doubts on what i should do.... i have bought the engine, from a disco 1, which is the 200tdi along with the engine i bought the radiator fitted to the disco where the engine came from, i want to know what i have to do (manifolds, turbo "clocking" ect ect) in order to keep my turbo... i know its been explained in detail but i am still unsure as to what to expect, everything is in the garage waiting to be started, just need that last push of encouragement form fellow landy enthusiasts.... also as far as im concerned, this is the first R6 attempt found on the web?? thanxs for the help