Frax Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hi I have been looking at another Land Rover to get me about while I am doing my rebuild on the 90. The Land Rover I am looking at is an 1984 N/A Diesel. Can anyone tell me what they are like Ie: what speed will they do How unrefined are they compared to a 300tdi. What are thy worth with new rear crossmember and good bulkhead - ball park range would be good. Any info would be great. I am just looking for something that will pull my Ifor Williams trailer and I can through all my stuff in. Regards Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakesy Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hi I have been looking at another Land Rover to get me about while I am doing my rebuild on the 90. The Land Rover I am looking at is an 1984 N/A Diesel. Can anyone tell me what they are like Ie: what speed will they do How unrefined are they compared to a 300tdi. What are thy worth with new rear crossmember and good bulkhead - ball park range would be good. Any info would be great. I am just looking for something that will pull my Ifor Williams trailer and I can through all my stuff in. Regards Frax I had a 1984 Ninety a few years back with a 2.25 na engine. Slower than custard, but solid and reliable. If your looking at 2.5 na then slightly quicker not much but reputed to be good work horse. Price depending on condition really for a general elephant head butter less than a grand. For a pampered type two maybe three grand on the over inflated price guides within landrover mags. As long as the engine is sound and the gearbox is happy then even 2.25 or 2.5 na is tough enough :rolleyes: . Most have conversion to 200 or 300 tdi due to the older engines eventually gave up head butting elephants and needed more umph. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhacker Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hi I have an 86 2.5na csw, Iv'e had it for about 8 years. Ok for 3/4 years but it has got annoying for it's lack of speed (70/75mph) would be nice sometimes. No pulling power when trying to tow out bogged in friends when offroading, although it makes a better ground anchor. Needs an engine transplant, VMtdi first then 200/300tdi. Have you thought about a Disco Iv'e had a 200 with a dodgy gearbox for 4 years, speed pulling power and better fuel figures. I now also have a 300 to be honest it feels better than the 200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks for all the info. Bid on a 110 v8 about a month ago and been offered it again - so it will be V8 and guzzle guzzle for me now. One extreme to the other. Thank Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy V8 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thanks for all the info. Bid on a 110 v8 about a month ago and been offered it again - so it will be V8 and guzzle guzzle for me now. One extreme to the other. Thank Frax there's a guy on ebay selling a 110 with 6.2 V8 GMC.at the mo it's at £920. that should pull anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Got one 1984 £600 - back door not that good - bulkhead also not the best. milage 220000 + Will it last as dont know if the engine has ever been changed but has been serviced regularly as was used by a firm. Sadly I will not see it till late next week as I am away from home. Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 A 2.5 N/A will go on and on if looked after, all you can do is make sure you treat it well. It won't get you anywhere fast, but it will get you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwhacker Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 A 2.5 N/A will go on and on if looked after, all you can do is make sure you treat it well.It won't get you anywhere fast, but it will get you there! Couldn't agree more and the looks you get for slowing up traffic are priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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