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Anyone looking for the work?

Anyone know who would supply and fit a good 200 or 300 TDI engine?

OK. I have definitely come round to the idea that diesel is going to be best. I now need to know if i can get a decent 200 or 300TDI fitted for a grand or so, or is that too much to ask. Also, who would undertake the work?

How does the series cope with the 200/30 tdi engines? Will the braking, staring systems be good enough?

Any advice for getting the stuff into the box sections?

mmm. That'll cost. I'll start checking e-bay and the likes.

That looks like mine. Mine does not have the plate or the safari top, but otherwise... Like mine

How did you lift it?

I'm in Mansfield. I do not have the equipment to lift an engine, nor the know how to be honest. It would have to be done on my drive as I can't get it to my garage due to the way my house has been modified. (My garage has therefore been turned into a bar). How old would the 200tdi be, and how...

Jeez, this ain't easy. I am looking to get the work done as I do not yet have the skill to change an engine. This would mean sourcing and having the engine fitted. I have about a grand but can come up with a little more if the extra expenditure is worth it. My personal issues with LPG would...

I am looking to make my 1974 series iii a little more practical and reliable. It has an old defender 2.25 engine at the moment, but this has it's problems.. I do not know how old it is and how long it is likely to last, Starting the thing is sometimes a bind, even with an electronic ignition...

Are they easy to fit? How much can i expect to have to pay?

I just get underneath and paint it on now and again. Is there a shore fire way of doing the cavities without a compressor and gun?

I have the rear door inner plated. Looks ok.

I have been toying with the idea of converting my series iii to LPG. This would cost over a grand but would reduce my fuel costs if i use her regularly which I intend to do. The problem is, that most conversion specialists will not touch it because of the carb. Will potentially it damage my...