time to build me a landrover :-) 110 galvanised chassis, 200tdi conversion

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toby916

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Evening all :)

Decided it's time to build myself a decent landrover, so I went and bought a 110 2.5 na van backed mot failure and and crashed 200tdi discovery!

started stripping it down, saved myself time draining the fluids from diffs as they where dry :eek:

Removed the front wings, and used a commercial steam cleaner to clean up my engine and gearbox :cool:

Decided that the chassis is to far gone to weld, found a guy on ebay selling galvanised chassis for £1250

Now come the questions :D

I have got a 200tdi to go in, planned to use a 300 tdi exhaust/turbo and inlet manifold to avoid the issue of needing a special exhaust, will this work?

Should I fit engine,gb and transfer box before I refit the body?

Any pit falls I need to be aware of?

Pipework, what do I need to use not use to make it work without to much hassle?

I have used the search function, I have read and read and read, and am more confused than before I started reading the forums! :pound: lmfao

Just looking for facts :) and fun poking!
 
I used a telehandler and lifted through the windows and under the rear arches.

Don't forget to unplug the electrics or you have to climb in while it is suspended in mid air!

I can't help with the conversion I am afraid.
 
Some big questions all at once there.

My engine and gearbox is already installed on the chassis waiting for the body to go on around it.

1250 seems cheap for a 110 chassis

There are loads of potential pitfalls involved in doing a rebuild :D It's half the fun.

Like James I can't help with the engine swap, but plenty lads on here have done them.
 
james6546 said:
I used a telehandler and lifted through the windows and under the rear arches.

Don't forget to unplug the electrics or you have to climb in while it is suspended in mid air!

I can't help with the conversion I am afraid.
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Thanks did you use straps? Bulkhead attached or not?
 
toby916 said:
Thanks did you use straps? Bulkhead attached or not?
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The bulkhead was still attached, leave the doors on as it stops twisting.

I used a strap through the doors, and then a strap and some blocks of wood through the rear arches to stop the sides bending.
 
wirral_series2a said:
£1250 is correct price from Richards ( I should know, just bought one for them to fit in October! ) :biggrin1:
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I got quoted 1650 from Richards Inc vat and delivery!

No matter have just ordered a polybush set and new shocks :D

Anyone fitted HD standard lift springs?
Better shocks etc?

I carry a lot of weight regularly and tow quite often (trying some fuel pump mods on my other one ;-)
 
starting to get exited! new chassis should be arriving in the next 3 days! (although have now seen the cummins conversions and am wondering about doing that instead) lol

next time.... theres always next time!
 
toby916 said:
Thanks for that :)
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james6546 said:
The bulkhead was still attached, leave the doors on as it stops twisting.

I used a strap through the doors, and then a strap and some blocks of wood through the rear arches to stop the sides bending.
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i forgot to leave the doors on..... :clap2: and ended up mangling the hinges getting them off :eek: looks like ill be separating the bulkhead and rear tub!

at least i can do me seat boxes :D

its quite amazing just how much money you can spend on a landrover.......
 
toby916 said:
starting to get exited! new chassis should be arriving in the next 3 days! (although have now seen the cummins conversions and am wondering about doing that instead) lol

next time.... theres always next time!
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I'm one of the nutters who's doing the cummins conversion :p
Do it, You know you want to :D
 
aaronmorris said:
I'm one of the nutters who's doing the cummins conversion :p
Do it, You know you want to :D
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Have you got a build thread? Or a discussing it thread? What gearbox are you using? Are you fabricating the conversion plate for lt230 transfer box? Tell me :D I'm getting exited already lol :lol:
 
toby916 said:
Have you got a build thread? Or a discussing it thread? What gearbox are you using? Are you fabricating the conversion plate for lt230 transfer box? Tell me :D I'm getting exited already lol :lol:
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Yep, I've got a build thread on here. It's quite long mind :eek:
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/aarons-90-rebuild-round-2-a-247956.html
Got loads more pics so if you need any or anymore info give us a shout :)
This is my engine :D

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Gearbox is zf s5 42 that came with the engine. So basically daf 45 gearbox.
Here is a pic of gearbox and transfer box mated together.

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aaronmorris said:
Yep, I've got a build thread on here. It's quite long mind :eek:
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f7/aarons-90-rebuild-round-2-a-247956.html
Got loads more pics so if you need any or anymore info give us a shout :)
This is my engine :D

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Gearbox is zf s5 42 that came with the engine. So basically daf 45 gearbox.
Here is a pic of gearbox and transfer box mated together.

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Im lucky enough to have seen this in the flesh
its crazy, the turbo is huge
I was very impressed, that Morris boy has some serious skills :clap2:
 
Well I did write a nice post and then it got lost as I forgot to log back in :rolleyes:

So got my discovery engine gearbox and transfer box out in one lump ;-)

Dropped axles off :)

Question for all you guys/gals

What's the difference between 3 bolt and 4 bolt steering boxes?

And is there a difference between disco power steering pump and my old 2.5na power steering pump?

I'm sorry Aaron but the 6bt is possibly to much for Me to fit right now, I need this landy on the road, so I'm gonna use the old 110 chassis as a mock up for the 6bt! :-D

Where did you get the conversion plate and drive made up mate?

That does sound and look amazing........ Good work mate, and I agree go mobile, start being self employed! You won't regret it. The quality of your work from what I can see speaks for itself.
 
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