benji09 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 First of I'm new to everything 4x4 I bought a navara d40 I know bad choice but I'm going to pick up a 1988 defender 90 it has a 300tdi engine I'm unsure what I need to know but here's a quick write up of what I do know new rear cross member teraferrma shocks/ may have spelt this wrong It's on a farm has good road tyres not a scratch or dint on the out side interior well it's a lady engine looks clean tidy my main concern is I don't know what to look for or just looking for good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Other than the suspension it is completely standard and original engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 It has the original engine and the only modification is the springs and shocks by 2 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 1988 never had 300tdi as original fit, it would have been a n/a diesel or a turbo diesel, the 300tdi has been retrofitted. buying guide & what to look at/for in http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=12383&st=0&p=130141entry130141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 When I seen the engine I wasn't sure but it looks clean I did ask him he said it was the original I'm now a bit suspicious and that's a great write up for things to look at thank you for the help very much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 What do you meet by retro fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 What do you meet by retro fitted Fitted to replace the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Thanks is this a good thing or something I should avoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 You sure it's 88 not 98? 1998 would be original 300Tdi If it is a 1988 an engine upgrade isn't a problem as a 300Tdi isn't much more than a reworked 19J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 It's a e reg 88 but the outside paint is very clean it looks very clean underneath and the engine is tidy I just concerned its one of them too good to be true type of things worst comes to it what engine can I fit in it an is it a costly thing the chassis I'm not too bothered as thinking of galvanised chassis is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Retro fitting a 300Tdi into an aging TD or N/A is very common, pretty much all genuine parts can be used in the conversion, just a case of seeing if it's still got the LT77 or R380 gearbox. If done properly it's a good vehicle and only 6yrs ahead of first 300Tdi Defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'm swapping my bad decision navara for it so I'm excited but trying to be calm I have no idea about the gear box but I know it is five speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Well the first thing to check is that the engine number on the log book is the same as the number on the engine. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'm swapping my bad decision navara for it so I'm excited but trying to be calm I have no idea about the gear box but I know it is five speed LT77 5 speed has reverse gear next to 1st gear R380 5 speed has reverse directly below 5th gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Al check that out when I see it tomorrow thanks for all the advice and help it very much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Which is the better box and can either or be fitted stright on to the current 300tdi engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Sounds to me its like mine a 1988 2.5TD 90 that was converted to in my case a defender 200TDI engiine by the last owner or in your case it could either be converted to a discovery 200TDI same engine as the defender 200TDI engine but dressed slightly different or it may well have been converted to the later 300TDI engine from a defender or discovery as the 300TDI is dressed the same in a defender and discovery. hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 I've always wanted a defender 90 since I was a kid it was my wall poster I'm just going to get it while I can and deal with the pains to come got a realy bad green Lane bug I need to ich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Reverse is next to 1st gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Don't be overly concerned with the engine - its a good replacement and even if its done badly isn't going to cost much to deal with. Look for RUST. Don't be blinded by gadgets, fancy wheels or accessories - get the carpets up, crawl underneath, and look for scabby rust, nasty welded patches, thick underseal hiding bodged repairs. Especially in the footwells, under the windscreen, chassis outriggers, rear crossmember, door bottoms, battery box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 It's had a new rear cross member and it has steel wheels normal road tyres pritty standard I'm taking a a screw driver and hammer and a torch my friend is a mechanic and has offered to come with me so think it should be ok I would put pics on but I'm not very good with technology lol thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 there's a link on how to add pictures in the pinned 'new members lease read this' thread at top of defender forum 1st page, you can upload max size 2mb direct from your pc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 If there is anybody local to me who doesn't mind taking a look at my new landy and give me some advice don't mind a drive out to meet up just looking for some pointers I took it to a garage today and was quoted 4300 to change my chassis I think this may be too much also told me that all my shocks and springs will need replacing but they seem fine have no visible damage rust leaks etc I just don't want to be charged for work it doesn't need if any one is local to keighley bradford area get in touch via pm thanks for the help so far guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benji09 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 A couple of photos not sure if it will work so here it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Rattler Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Its deffo a 300tdi looking at the serpentine belt does the chassis look as though its been mod'd where the engine mounts are fitted if not I would check all the paperwork against the details on the chassis / bulkhead data plate and see if it all matches up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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