hi my name is Peter and have just registered.

I am crap on a computer so please go easy on me.
I have owned my series 3. 21/4 diesel .109 for about 4 years now. It's a 1971 but in reasonable condition except for its cracked block which I am in the process of replacing.
For the first 2 years I was working in London so didn't get that much done to it but had bought it with retirement in mind. Sadly I had a mild stroke 2 years ago and moved house at the same time, so the 109 had to go on the back burner for the rest of that year.
I got it on the road just before Christmas and my mate gave it a steam clean which was when we discovered the cracked block so it was ok for short local runs but I had to find a replacement.
I have got a replacement but it's a LDV land rover 2-5 NA diesel which is great but I need to sort out the mounts. So will be looking forward to any help you proper landy people can give me.
I live near Maldon in Essex. Thanks for reading my thread Pete.

Welcome to LoonyZone

fix it with some thick custard is what we d recommend on ear.
plenty of corn flour

Welcome from me too
Not sure what lump you have got but if it's the one with the pressed tin timing belt cover rather than the landrover alloy one I believe some spares to be difficult to source?
Timing belt is different I know that.

Welcome Peter

Plenty of proper Landys not sure about the proper people
But loads of good help when you need it for sure.

J

Welcome to the forum

Hello and welcome

Flossie said:

Welcome from me too
Not sure what lump you have got but if it's the one with the pressed tin timing belt cover rather than the landrover alloy one I believe some spares to be difficult to source?
Timing belt is different I know that.

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Hi Flossie,
the engine has an ali timing belt cover and a defender timing belt which has just been replaced. I was told the engine was out of a defender and that it should drop straight in the series 3 but doesn't and looks like the off side mount might need a bit of cutting about .
We only had a quick look when we offered the engine in but had no time to really get our head's around it, but hopefully might get a few pointers from someone who
know what needs doing.
Any help welcome regards Pete.

Hi peter and welcome. Your intro title makes you sound like a sex offender.

Welcome to loonyzone

payydg said:

Hi peter and welcome. Your intro title makes you sound like a sex offender.

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hi payydg. at 70 sex is a long lost hobby that is why i got the 109 to play with. my title from a different angle tells you why I chose the landy.
regards pete.

Welcome Pete. Plenty of loonies to help you on here