ENGINE PROJECT (swapping 3.9 with a 4.6 vs. rebuilding 3.9) I have a 1990 rover with a 3.9 which most likely blowing oil past the rings. i have the heads of it now and there is a real lot of carbon on the heads in the cylinders. Now I am wondering if anyone can give any insights on the viability of switching out this motor with a 4.6 liter. Buying an ex Army Defender. Just lately I am seeing a lot of freshly demobbed ex-military Land Rovers in the workshop, mainly to fit TDi engines and/or power steering. A couple of months ago I had five in at the same time, and the place looked like a REME workshop circa 1995, but less tidy. And now I have gone out and purchased one for myself It is a custom made part, so check your fitment before you purchase. $69 shipping. This is the #1 cooling LS3 Swap Radiator on the market!!! Developed Specifically to fit the LS3 engine in the Land Rover Defender 90/110/130 HAND BUILT IN THE USA!!!! We are excited to offer this extreme temperature aluminum radiator with an ultra powerful Dual A 1987 Land Rover Defender 2.5L TD has had a motor swap to a 25 year old 200Tdi. Not Eligible . What will happen is that customs will give you a call and say, “Dear ______, we have your car, but you need to find a way to ship it back to the UK at your own expense and pray that the person who sold it to you made an honest mistake and will give Thanks Doug for providing all the info on the R2.8 into a Defender :thumb: Reading above it sounds like the following parts are needed to get an R2.8 into a 2.5/200tdi frame: 300tdi/V8 LT230 mounts. Ashcroft R380 Shorty (HD with bigger bearings) R380 tunnel, floors, seatbox adapter, bulkhead adapter. Averaged 15.4 mpg with the 5.3L, 6 speed auto, 4.11 gears, 35" tires, 1.003:1 LT230. Drove at 70-75 mph (2000 to 2150 rpms). Previously got 10 mpg with the 4.6L, ZF auto, and 1.4:1 LT230. Spent 14 hours on Poison Spider/Golden Spike/Gold Bar trails. Idled the engine for 14 hours with the A/C on and 93 degree temperatures. or $654 /mo. This is a restored 1988 Classic Land Rover Defender 90 originally from Italy. I purchased this car 2 years ago from a Land Rover restorer in Italy. Since purchase I have done many upgrades a…. Private Seller. ( 396 miles away) The Land Rover is a brick, whereas the Isuzu pick up has flowing lines that pushes the air past it reducing fule usage. It certainly does make a significant difference There is a Defender at the Bristol Land Rover Owners' Club with an Isuzu 2.8TDi and performance wise it's no better than the 300TDi in my 90, but I was impressed at how simple hSA1rl.

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