Daan
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Ok, so does anyone has a picture of what the INEOS Grenadier is going to look like?
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On 11/19/2019 at 10:35 AM, Chicken Drumstick said:
I agree. While we as enthusiasts might consider the Defender shape iconic. It isn't, not even in Land Rover's own line up as the shape hails from the 1958 Series II, which was in itself just largely a restyling of the Series 1
Is that not exactly what makes the defender iconic?
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14 hours ago, lo-fi said:
"quality after market" is an outrageous lie.
I suppose quality after market is an incomplete statement; It could be Bad quality aftermarket.
I stick to bearmach for most parts. In terms of price/quality they have not disappointed me so far.
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This guy had a go at fitting it in a series. Not quite a TDI, but you get he idea:
http://66rover.com/VW TD/VW TD.html
Daan
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3 hours ago, Blanco said:
Just looking again at the bolting, and thinking of trouble that the BMW conversions have with the starter it might be an idea to consider studs or welding the bolts there depending on your material?
The starter has m12 threaded holes, so for now it is easy to fit it this way. This would mean it is gearbox off to replace the starter, so needs thinking about. There are more problems though, because the starter motor does not currently engage with the starter ring. I think I need a starter motor of a 6 speed passat.
3 hours ago, lo-fi said:Very cool. I take it you're not using a 130 engine, just the flywheel? 110hp with a mechanical pump?
I have the ALH engine, which is with mechanical injectors, delivering 90HP. I went with this version because it is the only waste gate controlled turbo. This makes fitting a mechanical pump very easy. A 300 TDI pump will fit, and I got one out of Ed Poores pile of scrap TDi's!
Plan is to use this pump, which is set for about 110HP and a large intercooler, aiming for a smoke-free 110 HP.
4 hours ago, Blanco said:Great stuff, worth waiting for!
I am pleased to see the vw engine make an appearance, I am surprised that it isn't more popular in LR's as it is so readily available, I am sure the 5 cylinder would even haul a 110 along at reasonable speed.
Where did you find the detail of the engine pattern?
Might be good to post the source on here to encourage vw thinking?
.....looking forward to the next bit.
I think the VW TDI is perfect for this size and weight of car. They achieve 130 HP factory, some even 150 HP, while weighing 150kg and it is a tiny engine, so fits almost anything. Also very reliable.
Compare this with a Landrover TDI, factory 110HP, weighing 275 KG.
I think the 4 cylinder VW is a bit small for a Landrover, but as you say, a 5 cylinder would be lovely.
Relevant drawing:
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Ok, I'l bite..
I finished the mockup of the adapter plate:
I am trying to marry a VW 1.9 TDI engine to the Mahindra gearbox. It takes some doing before they say 'i do'.
To make it as easy as possible, I started with a longitudinal mounted version of this engine, from a Passat, as this has the starter motor on the engine side, as well as more favourable engine mounts, a vacuum pump at the side of the engine, rather than at the back, and an engine mounted viscous Fan.
At the heart of this is a Valeo solid flywheel conversion kit for a 130 HP TDI. The 130 HP engine has a larger diameter clutch, and this clamps the Jeep friction plate perfectly:
I don'e have much in the way of machining equipment, but I do have CAD. I also found a factory drawing with mounting pattern dimensions for the VW TDI, as well as a Factory drawing for the mounting pattern of the Peugeot Indenor engine that normally lives in the Mahindra. This gave me the bolt pattern for the gearbox.
On CAD, marying this up ended up looking like this:
The good thing is that this will be acurate by design, and Via a waterjet cutter, I can get the adaptor plate cut from CAD.
But first the plywood adapter
To this can the Mahindra bell house now be fitted:
So this is where I am now. next is dropping this lot in the chassis and see what obstacles we find next. It takes a while though..
Thanks for looking!
Daan
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I have done this event a very long time ago, it must have been 1995; It was a really good event near Lillehammer, and we won the club trail as well! Any pictures/video of this event?
Daan
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3 hours ago, Cynic-al said:
It's only what people have done in the pub for years, until they banned smoking, got to get your moaning fix somewhere, we're British!
I think this is the best statement of 63 pages.
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Interesting. I would stay with landrover parts for the gearbox, as it makes the job about 10X more straightforward.
If you think the gearbox is over stressed, I would not go for the single mass flywheel, as it will make life of the gearbox harder.
Does the P38 diesel not have an auto option?
Daan
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Are you sure a rear double cardan prop will solve your problems? a picture of rear prop angles would be good.
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14 hours ago, Daan said:
It doesn't matter what the subject is, get Mike involved and you can guarantee Carnage.
11 hours ago, miketomcat said:alternator
You were there...
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The trailer has been Mike'd. I mean, why is it that whenever you post on any thread it involves something mechanical that's been goosed.
It doesn't matter what the subject is, get Mike involved and you can guarantee Carnage.
Good morning anyway.
Daan
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Interesting. A shame the Landrover offering has a a year of time ahead. It would great if they were tied on time to market, so there will be a clear comparison.
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The dutch prices have been announced:
Defender 90: 94.300 euro.
Defender 110: 101.300 euro.
Defender 90 Commercial: 46.370 euro
makes the UK prices seem low.
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On 9/10/2019 at 3:55 PM, Anderzander said:
Seems odd though as the Jimny and G Wagon have had recent significant change - I’d have thought that they would need fresh approval after that degree of change.
The 110x starts at £78k
Forgive me for the comparison, but it has clues from the Duster. They definitely looked at the wheels; You can have a new Duster for 10K, and not surprisingly, they get a big following, and gets used for off roading quite a bit.
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Is it just me or does anyone else also think the 110 looks right, but the 90 looks completely wrong?
Oh, and 18" wheels🙄
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Fancy starting a local duck tours?
Here you go!:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMPHIBIOUS-VEHICLE/163845391545?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3De7cb721266684933b1955157e2d38a09%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D264454679696%26itm%3D163845391545%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
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22 hours ago, BogMonster said:
All over Facebook groups tonight:
It's still a Discovery
Probs look ok on 35s.
Daan
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I'd say that the v8 R380 is going to be a tight fit in an 88". The short case 380 or LT77 with a v8 conversion kit may be better to package behind the series grille, while maintaining reasonable propshaft length.
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Plenty of fun with this at the moment!
Daan
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I think someone on here was involved with this idea at some stage, but decided better of it, as they were intending to take the car as is, without rebuilding anything, and he said that was madness.
Which judging from this video is probably a fair assessment.
Daan
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There is many people who have done this.
Like this one:
Or this one:
Bear in mind that virtually every R380 you find is about a foot longer than the box you have now. It is possible to get an R380 with a shorter bellhousing, but there are very few of these around. Ashcroft has done a re run of this bellhousing.
Your best bet is an LT77S from a defender with a conversion plate to mate to the V8, to get the shortest combination.
Daan
what effect would running an 800 watt device on a 12 volt system?
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I have no heating in my land rover, but if I use it in winter, I have a seat heater, it is basically a heated seat cover that you plug in to the cigarette lighter plug. I bought it in Czech republic for a fiver I seem to remember. It is amazing, have to unplug it 10 min into the journey as I get too hot. I have little hot air window demister on the dash to make sure I can see through the window, also on a cigarette plug. Great setup, -10 has been no problem.
I would start with covering the grille if the engine does not heat up, as apart from you being cold, there is the engine itself to worry about as well.
Either way, don't overthink it!
Daan