Nigelw Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I found this very interesting as It will most likely be my next move with regards modifications, only really to cut my tax in half but, I think for those looking to move away from the famed rattly oil burners this could be a good solution? https://m.facebook.com/groups/144267379068375?view=permalink&id=479883248840118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Looks good value, I presume it requires gearbox disassembly given the input shaft in one of the pictures? Also need to have an R380 box already, no LT77 option I assume? (translate is a bit hit and miss on FB!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Is there any option for an open access page? I'm not on Facebook and it requires a login. Had one of these engines in a BMW and it was a really nice motor, so would be very interested in something like this in the future. One thing folks have mentioned when talking about the 2.8 in a defender is how suited the torque curve is etc. Any thoughts on this from those with more knowledge than I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Here ya go: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Sorry Bowie, just goes to show my Dutch is getting that much better! I have asked as I currently have an Lt77 but an upgrade? To an R380 is always an option as plenty available from D2s!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Sorry Bowie, just goes to show my Dutch is getting that much better! I have asked as I currently have an Lt77 but an upgrade? To an R380 is always an option as plenty available from D2s!! I guess, if the difference is the input shaft and that needs changing anyway, then an r380 from a disco is an 'easy' option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 So, the kit has: - A modified bellhousing. From the pics I'd say the engine side half of a P38 bellhousing has been re-cast? - Used dual mass flywheel (new available for more money) - New clutch set - New input shaft for use with a diesel R380 - New clutch cylinder + shaft - Custom made clutch hose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I would suggest that you could get most of the bits from a P38 diesel manual . The bell housing looks the same , dual mass and clutch would probably be same , as M51 diesel bolts upto the bellhousing as does the M57 . The P38 input shaft is probably where that input shaft came from as that would be right length for the bellhousing . Not 100% sure but BMW like land-rover tend to utilise parts across several models. Does the 2.8i manual have a DMF originally being a petrol engine ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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