Alan lewis Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 hi all i have a hybrid with a V8 and rangie 4 speed manual box, i want to go diesel, any ideas on a; an easy swap b; will it mate with my gearbox c; reliable and powerfull engine thanks in advance Al Quote
spitfire Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 hi all i have a hybrid with a V8 and rangie 4 speed manual box, i want to go diesel, any ideas on a; an easy swap b; will it mate with my gearbox c; reliable and powerfull engine thanks in advance Al I got a bellhousing etc for a Toyota 3,0 Diesel forsale. Ketil Norway Quote
landmannnn Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 Don't do it. Seriously don't underestimate the time and money (and effort) to do a reliable conversion. Bits like exhaust, cooling and electrics really push the cost up and getting the right bits can be difficult. How about spending a grand on a 200tdi Disco, transplant the engine and box and other bits you need and flog the spare bits? Quote
Alan lewis Posted May 30, 2007 Author Posted May 30, 2007 Don't do it.Seriously don't underestimate the time and money (and effort) to do a reliable conversion. Bits like exhaust, cooling and electrics really push the cost up and getting the right bits can be difficult. How about spending a grand on a 200tdi Disco, transplant the engine and box and other bits you need and flog the spare bits? will the disco engine and box go straight in ? Al Quote
Mo Murphy Posted May 30, 2007 Posted May 30, 2007 Yes, it will but the gearstick will come up between the seats and you'll need to modify the exhaust downpipe. Mo Quote
2drdan Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 hi all i have a hybrid with a V8 and rangie 4 speed manual box, i want to go diesel, any ideas on a; an easy swap b; will it mate with my gearbox c; reliable and powerfull engine thanks in advance Al Hi I did it with a 2dr classic from v8 with 4 spd box to 200tdi on the same box. £300 for conversion plate £700 for engine plus bits and bobs and a new rad = 1200 all in.......stonking job tho and a great drive!! 'Had to create a cut-away in the bellhousing to take the starter and cut off/weld on engine mounts also mod the bulkhead as the 200 tdi sits further back........ this will depend what chassis/body your hybrid has...?? Have not put many miles on engine (circa 3000) but a didn't get around to wiring in a preheat circuit and she starts on the button in all weathers....has been very reliable for me!! Ta Phil. Quote
nickm Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 Recently replaced my v5 n arf with a 200tdi bought a complete disco and so had everything that was needed as said above you will need to weld new mounts to the chassis think paddocks sell the actual mounts but i just cut mine off of the disco chassis also never got round to wireing up the cold start but have never needed it and always starts on the button Nick.. not sure if it makes much different but think the insurance companys prefer it if you keep it to a rover lump Quote
landmannnn Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 cheers guys200 tdi it is then Al Whatever your choice make sure the engine does not smoke too much otherwise you will struggle to get through your next mot. Quote
ciderman Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 cheers guys200 tdi it is then Al An excellent choice Al. Quote
andy robinson Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 If you are interested i know were there is a 200tdi for £500 Andy Quote
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