Harrod Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Morning all, Finally i have managed to find a donor vehicle so my conversion can start! My 1986 110 2.5NA is finally getting its 300TDi! £500 quid for a range rover classic with a low mileage disco engine in it... Not bad! So now the questions! Can i use the Power steering? It has the same bolt pattern on the box, 4 bolt, and i'll need to get some pipe work made up but is there anything i need to be aware of? Also, the range rover has a rear disc axle, can i swap just the rear axles, or do i need to do both? More will follow, but i've already used the tech library to answer many q's. Fantastic! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyMachine Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Morning all,Finally i have managed to find a donor vehicle so my conversion can start! My 1986 110 2.5NA is finally getting its 300TDi! £500 quid for a range rover classic with a low mileage disco engine in it... Not bad! So now the questions! Can i use the Power steering? It has the same bolt pattern on the box, 4 bolt, and i'll need to get some pipe work made up but is there anything i need to be aware of? Also, the range rover has a rear disc axle, can i swap just the rear axles, or do i need to do both? More will follow, but i've already used the tech library to answer many q's. Fantastic! Dave Yes you can use the power steering it all fits. The rear axle fits too, if it has the rubber donut to the prop, then you need to change the diff flange to the four hole defender type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrod Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Yes you can use the power steering it all fits.The rear axle fits too, if it has the rubber donut to the prop, then you need to change the diff flange to the four hole defender type Nice one, thankyou very much! is it worth changing the front one aswell? I noticed the front brakes have two hoses, whereas the defender ones only have one. does this mean i need to use the master cylinder from the range rover, or the calipers from the defender? I haven't looked at the rear calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Just remember the RR axle is not going to be as strong as the 110 type. It would pay you to make sure that it has a 4-pin diff, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munro Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 You will find the RR rear diff is shorter than the Salisbury axle so you will need a longer propshaft. You will gain a bit of groundclearance though. Need to swop lower spring seats as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badger Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I think the discovery rear axel is a P38 type, there is something about that axle in the new LRO monthy. If you want a simular disk diff for a 110 you need to get this off a 2005 plus defender, but i don't know if this is the same as a P38 though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 RR Classic or Discovery rear axle will fit but as others have said, longer prop required & it won't take the 110's maximum laden weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrod Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 RR Classic or Discovery rear axle will fit but as others have said, longer prop required & it won't take the 110's maximum laden weight. i'll just concentrate on getting the engine in for now then! i think the RRC came with an R380 box, can you tell me how to confirm it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I think the discovery rear axel is a P38 type, there is something about that axle in the new LRO monthy. Only the Discovery 2. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 i'll just concentrate on getting the engine in for now then! i think the RRC came with an R380 box, can you tell me how to confirm it is? shift pattern is a double H just like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrod Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 shift pattern is a double Hjust like this Is that with reverse below the 5? i think thatsmine. will it just go straight in or do i need to do anything to the mounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Is that with reverse below the 5? i think thatsmine. will it just go straight in or do i need to do anything to the mounts? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrod Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Yes That sounds far too easy for a land rover!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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