rivington Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I have done it already. Not even taken delivery of my first RR yet and just bought another excat same 1989 on a G 3.5EFI Auto for a little project and to learn. Question how hard is it to fit a 200TDI engine into it? I would like to keep the auto box if possible. Is there anyone local to Blackpool who could fit it for me but allow me to get my hands dirty and learn at the same time? I am also thinking about either bobtailing it or a pick up type not too sure yet. Any ideas or suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 The engine/gearbox match you suggest is totally unsuitable. The valving of a diesel autobox is very different to that of the petrol & you would need to find a diesel box. Buy a diesel one, or if you are determined to do a petrol-to-diesel project - and you would need to be able to DIY as it will be more than the vehicle is worth to have it done professionally - then buy a diesel Discovery bodywork MoT failure & use it as a donor vehicle. Don't forget you will also have to cut the RR petrol engine chassis mounts off & replace them with the right ones for the diesel. If it is a fuel cost issue then I would LPG the V8. My own has been on LPG for around 7 years & costs less on fuel than a diesel variant would. Lots in the LPG message boards section of http://www.lro.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie50 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Totally agree, I've just replaced my classic manual V8 with a 200tdi, much better on fuel but a noisy s0b, your autobox would be a very bad match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivington Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Ok cheers guys thanks for the info, I will scrap that idea. Stick with the V8 i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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