series3_mad Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 ive got a lot of work to do soon as im fitting a 2.5 TD into the series fitting a truck cab andmaybe a roll cage, shock mounts, patching the hole in the chassis. do i need to fab up a mount for the engine on the drivers side? cheers matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Yes. Been there, done that, read the book, got the T-shirt. etc etc Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 use the standard arm from the engine, standard rubber mount, then the only bit that needs chopping is the mount on the chassis, easiest way is to cut the mount from a defender chassis and weld into your series, u can fabricate the whole lot but its time consuming. u might have to move your battery too to under the seat, or make the battery tray removeable so u can fit back in after the engine is dropped in. easier and good practise for peace of mind to change the cambelt before the engine goes in too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 but its time consuming. Indeed, especially if you get it wrong the first time and have to start over Good idea re: replace the cam belt. I'm using two batteries, so the original battery tray is still there for the winch, but higher up so that it clears the inj pump, and a second battery in the seat box for the engine. If you are just going to use one battery, then under the seat box is fine - near enough to the starter so maybe the original leads can still be used. The Earth cable however can go straight to the rear of the Transfer case, and then one from the starter motor to the chassis. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 thanks for the info, ill probley end up using the big battery in the tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 1. JUST Get it Mot'd again - nothing more 2. THEN make the mods 3. If you don't you'll find you have a non usable LR bitsa around for a long long time Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 just wondering, will the mount off the petrol engine fit on to the TD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Not quite sure what mount you are referring to, but the petrol rubber mount is a different shape to the diesel (it's round), but they are inter-changeable. The engine blocks have the same holes for the various mounts. Petrol mounting rubbers are a softer type of rubber for you girly types. Whereas the superior diesel macho-men, use the square 'I'm fairly tough' harder type. I use cast iron ones and use a block of concrete to sit on. Les (I'm nails, me) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 the mount i mean is the one on the block and will a brake servo and the clutch pedal box fit on to a series3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Later S3's were fitted with dual circuit servo brakes, so the assembly will bolt straight in place of the earlier single circuit system. You have to alter your brake lines as well, but I guess you know that. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 thanks for the info les. i also foregot to say the brake sevro is from a 90 and guessing that it will still be a striaght swap with the other one. heres a few pics of how far ive got; matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 brake servo and box will fit straight into your bulkhead, if its a late 90 servo (larger diameter) then u wont be able to shut your bonnet, earlier type is fatter and smaller diameter and will bolt striaght in and u will be able to shut your bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 heres a pic of it but its not that clear. matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I think thats the later one - bonnet wont shut! You need one off of an early 110. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 looks like the later one imo, early one has the servo hose connection under the master iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Yep, that one won't fit (or it will, but you'll have to either drive everywhere with the bonnet up, or cut a funny hole in it!) I have the stubby 90 type with 90 Master cyl. In your pic it looks like you have the smaller servo fitted already? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 In your pic it looks like you have the smaller servo fitted already?Les. looks like series servo already fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Agree. If you're running with standard drums why do you want to change the master cylinder over? No need IMHO. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 i was just wondering if it would fit as i got it with the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted July 1, 2006 Author Share Posted July 1, 2006 a few pics of how im going to have the back laid out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series3_mad Posted July 2, 2006 Author Share Posted July 2, 2006 will a 5 speed gearbox and transfer box from a 90 fit in the place of the series 4 speed gearbox and transfer box? if not what will i have to do to get it to fit? matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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