series 3 lightweight

[Chris W]

just bought a series 3 lightweight.

cheap as chips, but bodged 200 tdi conversion sitting down on the front bump stops.....

originally a 2.25 petrol.

Q... should i go back to original, or sort a correct 200tdi conversion ?

thanks in advance for any help / advice ....

Chris

 

[Freelaner]

is it 200tdi, lt77 (r380)gearbox and lt230 t/box?

 

[Dr_evil]

Was this the one for sale a few weeks back ?

if so keep the 200 and sort it, or dump in a 2.5 petrol

 

[Chris W]

is it 200tdi, lt77 (r380)gearbox and lt230 t/box?

dunno Mick,

original gearbox and a 200tdi lump dropped in

 

[Freelaner]

if all the original kit is still in there (apart from the engine) it wouldn't be too difficult to just drop a 2 1/4 back in

 

[Dr_evil]

is it running the original series box ? if so most probably conversion plate, if it only has two sticks then I'd think new box in

 

[Chris W]

Was this the one for sale a few weeks back ?

if so keep the 200 and sort it, or dump in a 2.5 petrol

Dr, yes its the one for sale a few weeks ago, but the 200tdi is cooked...

not a prob as i'll use it for spares...

i'll probably take your advice and put a 2.5 petrol in, any idea where i might get a good one ??

 

[Chris W]

if all the original kit is still in there (apart from the engine) it wouldn't be too difficult to just drop a 2 1/4 back in

thanks Mick

 

[Dr_evil]

Would suggest ebay or a local landy breaker, 2.5's are fairly cheap from what I've seen (had a few in my watch list) if not the Ford essex V6 seems to be a popular choice from what I've seen

 

[Freelaner]

thanks Mick

No worries Chris

 

[Freelaner]

Ford essex V6

Oooooo nice injin for a lightweight

 

[Dr_evil]

land rover siii v6 3.0 - YouTube

 

[Dr_evil]

landrover V6 + cherrybomb - YouTube

 

[Freelaner]

land rover siii v6 3.0 - YouTube

that goes like the proverbial

 

[major truma 2]

well done mate ,,i wonted it !
how much did u get it for ?
why not v8 it mate ?

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

Rover 220Turbo

 

[Chris W]

ha ha thanks for the utube clips Dr, but i think i'll go with fitting a 2.25 petrol as MPG isn't an issue, thanks for your input fella's

 

[Freelaner]

Rover 220Turbo

oh stop it....no-ones ever gunna do it

 

[jamesmartin]

ha ha thanks for the utube clips Dr, but i think i'll go with fitting a 2.25 petrol as MPG isn't an issue, thanks for your input fella's

id fit a 2.5 petrol in it ,just about perfect for a lightweight ,more power ,fiits as 2.25 alrerady has unleaded valve seats and quiet

 

[Turboman]

id fit a 2.5 petrol in it ,just about perfect for a lightweight ,more power ,fiits as 2.25 alrerady has unleaded valve seats and quiet

Agree with james! 2.5 NA is great in series too.