2.5 vm lump in a 90?

Ferret123 said:

i wouldthough i have 2 problems with a 200tdi, 1 they have a timing belt (not something ive ever liked) 2 theyre very expensive well to me as im a student and like most i'm short on cash

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Ferret123 said:

i wouldthough i have 2 problems with a 200tdi, 1 they have a timing belt (not something ive ever liked) 2 theyre very expensive well to me as im a student and like most i'm short on cash

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Ferret123 said:

i wouldthough i have 2 problems with a 200tdi, 1 they have a timing belt (not something ive ever liked) 2 theyre very expensive well to me as im a student and like most i'm short on cash

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Ferret123 said:

hi all, ive got a 1987 90 fitted with the 2.5 na. although its a good engine it simply too gutless to do what i ask of it. ive been offered a 2.5vm lump out of a range rover with genuine 33,000 miles on the clock. there seems to be mixed opinions but from what i can gather aslong as i maintain it to the letter it should be fine. from what i can tell it'll fit straight onto a defender lt77 box but what about engine mounts? any advice and opinions please.

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jamesmartin said:

its not a straight fit on defender box ,spigot as well as bell housing are different,they are prone for cracking heads ,but go well in good condition,

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Soloby Rob said:

But not for long.

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jamesmartin said:

its not my favourite engine ,but they wernt that bad, as long as cooling system was good ,quite a nice engine to build ,i seen plenty do good mileage

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eightinavee said:

Is a LR such a good idea while you are a student ? Why not park up/sell it till you have a need and income to run a 4wd. as to your question, because i DO have a need for it i'm at an agricultural collage and live and work on farm and out of all suitable vehicles land rovers have the cheapest insurance.

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Ferret123 said:

thanks for all your advice, ill give the VM a miss just exploring different options.

eightinavee said:

Is a LR such a good idea while you are a student ? Why not park up/sell it till you have a need and income to run a 4wd. as to your question, because i DO have a need for it i'm at an agricultural collage and live and work on farm and out of all suitable vehicles land rovers have the cheapest insurance.

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If its earning its keep on a farm why isnt it written into the farms books ? The cost of any repairs/mods are a totally valid business expense.

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