studmuffin Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 So - As an old git, I picked my 2000Y TD5 90 SW with 70K on the clock 3 years ago as the last car I will buy, subject to it being nicked by scrotes. But I keep thinking that if the engine throws a six, what would I replace it with? I have always hankered after a Defender V8, and thought about buying a terminal rusty Disco 1 now while they are cheap, to strip out the engine/gearbox etc....for future use. Then I thought, what about an early 2.5 V6i used in the Freelander1, which I could pick up for Sub £1K? and sell some of the bits to reduce the cost even further? Has anyone tried this and are they any good? If so what is needed to adapt it to fit. Any advise appreciated Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 all I can say is the v6 freelander 1 was a thirsty beast! I used to get them as courtesy cars from the local dealer and was horrified by how poor the mpg figs were...even by Land Rover standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuck Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I'd be looking to buy a 4.6 P38 & taking the engine & box out of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 If the engine in my 2001 90TD5 ever threw itself into a million pieces, must admit I'd be out seeking a Discovery MPi for the bellhousing etc, and a MOT-expired Rover 620Ti for its engine. 197 bhp (147 kW; 200 PS) and 174 lb·ft (236 N·m) torque. As someone whose driving-style is distinctly of the "valve-bounce-to-victory" approach I reckon that would propel a Defender rather well. I wonder what the stock 90 transfer-box and gearing would get me in terms of top speed with an engine that yearns to be wound up to 6200RPM at every opportunity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 TD5. Straight fit in, no messing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostumpy Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Well , as a self confessed ''Old Git'' and a TD5 with only 70k on it, I think you should be worrying more about ''you'' throwing a six rather than the TD5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studmuffin Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 LOL. Lady Studmuffin has been looking at nursing homes and George Clooney is top of her wish list! Poor beggar!! My Landy now has 85K miles after 3 years, but you never know. Truth be told its a good excuse to rip out a lump, just as insurance while they are plentiful, to add to the mess I call a garage. Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 if you want noise and more power there is a fair bit of tuning capacity in td5s for that, Google performance td5s and watch some of the you tube vids... quite impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally V8 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 A Td5 will do a huge amount of miles/work if nothing nasty is allowed to happen to it.So careful maintenance and a bit of mechanical sympathy will get you a long way.The last high mileage DII Td5 that came in to my workshop was at 273,000m having never been apart.Came in for a replacement key programming. If you are unlucky enough to have a major problem,the engine is thoroughly rebuildable - much more so than the D3 TDv6.(Difficult to source parts ) For instance the Spanish AMC heads are much better than the OE ones,and there is 10-15 years of experience in the trade/aftermarket to fall back on. Look after it and enjoy it,just put a fiver away now and then,they or any other engine are no longer cheap to rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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