LiamC Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 I've done 5000 miles in it so far and I'm so pleased with it. It went through the MOT last week with no advisories which was nice. I have had an error code for one of the glow plugs so I ordered some new ones, but I've heard horror stories about them snapping in the head so I'm yet to decide whether I'm actually brave enough to try and replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 28 minutes ago, LiamC said: I've done 5000 miles in it so far and I'm so pleased with it. It went through the MOT last week with no advisories which was nice. I have had an error code for one of the glow plugs so I ordered some new ones, but I've heard horror stories about them snapping in the head so I'm yet to decide whether I'm actually brave enough to try and replace it. Sounds good! The merc lumps are person I'm not that keen on for glow plugs too. Not sure how much I fancy tackling one of them either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 12/11/2020 at 9:47 PM, LiamC said: Well I haven't done much towing with it yet but I did move my sister's horse trailer and it was effortless. The engine has so much talk I didn't really notice it was there. On another note we did a run from Oxford to Dunfirmeline at 70mph all the way (on cruise control), we then competed in a two day on and off road navigation event and then drove back home via the lake district and averaged 32mpg, which I was very pleased with. dunfermline in scotland? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamC Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Yes that's right, this was back in October when we were allowed to travel. We went to an event run by the British army motorsports association. Such a well organised event with very sensible covid safe measures. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Changed the glow plugs on my M57 thought I'd do it before I installed it in the 110 , 4 snapped off in the holes , the head needed skimming anyway . The concensus on the FB page was get the engine up to temp before trying to remove them , so good luck 🤞. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLineMike Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 12 hours ago, LiamC said: Yes that's right, this was back in October when we were allowed to travel. We went to an event run by the British army motorsports association. Such a well organised event with very sensible covid safe measures. mudmaster is a good event, won it a few times with my dad in the past 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy4ever Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 On 8/20/2020 at 9:48 PM, LiamC said: I just found these photos which show the mounts in situ. Hi Liam firstly thank you for sharing all your experience and valuable info regarding the M57 conversion. The 1st pic relating to the engine mounts.. There are 2 mounts on the one side. What is the other mount behind for? I have a 300tdi 90 With galvanised chassis.. Is there a company that makes a bolt on kit to mount the M57 engine and BMW gearbox without the need to weld? Much appreciated Mellin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_pete Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Style won’t be for everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamC Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 On 12/24/2021 at 8:53 AM, Guy4ever said: There are 2 mounts on the one side. What is the other mount behind for? I think you might be looking at the turbo actuator with the black/blue rubber pipe on it? It sticks down very close to the engine mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy4ever Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Okay thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger110 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 12/24/2021 at 12:24 PM, mad_pete said: Style won’t be for everyone Nice to see the obligatory wet patch after trying to drain the coolant system on a puma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy4ever Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Hi Liam What mount did you use for the gearbox. I understand that the xfer box used its current mount but how did you end up mounting the 6 speed box ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamC Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/16/2022 at 7:30 PM, Guy4ever said: Hi Liam What mount did you use for the gearbox. I understand that the xfer box used its current mount but how did you end up mounting the 6 speed box ? The 6-speed to LT230 adaptor plate has mounting holes drilled and tapped which I think is designed to take the original 300tdi/R380 mount, but as I originally had a 2.5N/A/LT77 it wasn't quite right so I had to slightly modify those mounts to get them lined up. I don't have a picture of that but I remember it was fairly straight forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy4ever Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Thanks I hope you enjoying your conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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