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Picked up the v8 Saturday without the engine and auto box, cannot wait to put my engine and box in to it. First i want to clean all the interior and clean the top rust from underneath the car, noticed that the drivers foot well was wet through yesterday, stripped out the roof lining as i...

If he does not try then he never will mi old, will try my hand at almost anything and will gladly hold my hands up if i make mistakes. Good to get sound advice from the good folks on here who don't mind sharing there knowledge.

That's it then- going to go for the engine and box transplant. Do you reckon i should renew anything whilst my engine and box are out? Going to give it a service ie oil and fluids, dont fancy doing timing belt, never done one and seems technical- leave that for garage. The v8 has a pump at the...

just got your threads, James. This computer is so slow, they was not there a minute a go when i looked. Thanks so much for your knowledge, i really appreciate it

Did my head in yesterday, spoke to so many people for there opinions and got so many different answers. I have got a 200 tdi disco that needs loads of welding but the engine and box chassis are fine. Got the chance to purchase a v8 disco with no engine and box which is in very good condition...

When you put it like that it sounds major, Wish you was my dad:D Never done anything like this before, been offered the v8 at a good price without engine, i just want the body and all the fiittings, think i will sell the rest

Was thinking of dropping my engine in the V8 body, what a mistake of a question that was, Did not know if it was possible, i now know not:) Think i will go the the way of changing the bodies over now, any idea of how long it would take a novice

Sorry James, Just read the reply on the other thread and you have already answered this question:) What wiring? what about the glow plug sensor? Never done this and dont know anyone who has

Thanks James Do you know if any of the body mounts will need to be adjusted or will it all go on the same

Hi All Can you please tell me if it is possible to fit the body of a 5door 1998 v8 to my 3 door 1993 200tdi, Would really like your views on this as the body on my 200tdi is in need of serious repairs, i am even struggling to get the head light adjusters:(.

LOL you sure are a biter,:D Not done much mechanics pal and always look to people on here who pass good advice, My 200tdi engine and box are sound, unfortunately the rear cross member and body mounts have just about had it. My 200 disco is a 3 door and the v8 is 5 door with seven seats- would...

i agree with you, probably is out of my comfort zone.... Do you think i would be doing this by myself? I am clearly just asking if this could be done? you obviously dont know then do you discpol

May be v8, looking into getting this car in next few days, Wanted to know if it was possible to put my engine in out of my 200tdi, the one I am looking at getting is auto and I would like to keep it this way as I was going to give it my partner at some point. A friend said he has known it be...

Hi to all. Need some advice from you guys that may have done this before. Wanting to know if I can put a 200tdi engine in a v8 petrol and still keep the disco as auto. Thanks Paul

Hi Pal What you got left? i am er a complete shell for a disco 1 and am not too far from you PM Me and i will come and look

High pal, is it still as it is in the picture? what is the condition? i am in Doncaster and cannot see by the photo. How much for the disco as it is

Hi Pal is the shell in good condition? ie signs of rust etc under it. in need of a donor

how much you wanting?

Hi to all, Needing a 3 door discovery shell with interior if possible but would consider one without, not bothered about the colour as long as it is in good condition. Please respond if you are able to help. Thanks in advance

cheers for your friendly advice lads:) very much appreciated. When you said the plastic outer bits i new somet was a miss as mine have metal outer and are sealed with what looks like gasket sealent, Think Mr noisy is right, As i have said i am very new to these cars and have loads to learn...