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zenith1

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• Nov 25, 2011

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I'm a new boy but my 2.5dse has just blown up -- its auto and in general good nick -- what engine would you put back in as the orig was pretty slow Tks

 

Bromsgrove Defender

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• Nov 25, 2011

• #2

Stick a V8 in it! You know you want to

 

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• Nov 25, 2011

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Bromsgrove Defender said:

Stick a V8 in it! You know you want to

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Trouble with that is finding one that runs.

 

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zenith1

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• Nov 25, 2011

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Tks Senior member -- anything more specific rgds

 

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Moreirinha

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• Nov 25, 2011

• #5

Your only option is the m51 BMW engine, can be from a bimmer/vauxhaul/rangerover, but a engine conversion in the P38 it´s not doable, even for a RRV8.

Just search the internet for it, every one end´s up with a scrap car.

 

Saint.V8

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• Nov 25, 2011

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It is...Just not very cost effective....there are numerous converters out there (one was mentioned recently on here - do a search ) the conversion was in the £6.5K bracket.....

 

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Moreirinha

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• Nov 25, 2011

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can you show one please? Honestly!

For example, TGV, the suppliers of the 300tdi with 2.8L, list a price for using this engine in the P38, but never seen one fitted or any testimonial.

 

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• Nov 25, 2011

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zenith1 said:

I'm a new boy but my 2.5dse has just blown up -- its auto and in general good nick -- what engine would you put back in as the orig was pretty slow Tks

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What do you mean by "blown up"? Overheating, head failure, big ends gone, rod out the side?
If the first 2, a rebuild is the best option.
Otherwise get an M51 engine from an Omega, BMW or P38 and swap it.
Grafting in another engine needs a lot of expertise with the elctronics.
You can get a TdV6 conversion for about €8500, cheaper to buy an L322

 

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seanmull

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• Nov 25, 2011

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i have seen a p38 converted the work was unreal but it was a success it would be cheaper buy a vehicle than go that route. My 2.5 dse runs great a and will overtake like a stabbed rat loads of power it is a manual and all fuel system is overhauled and my timing is advanced slightly on the pump which made a huge difference i have an engine out of a bmw 525tds fitted (same as rr) as my old one cracked the head