What engine have I got here?

Had my lightweight for a while now and really need to know what engine is in it and year if possible ? As I intend on rebuilding it . I know it's a 2.5 ltr and in n/a

rugbynut129 said:

Had my lightweight for a while now and really need to know what engine is in it and year if possible ? As I intend on rebuilding it . I know it's a 2.5 ltr and in n/a

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Introduce yourself section at the top of LZ homepage does exactly what it says on the tin!


Diesel 2.5 na . If you intend to rebuild it you will need to find the engine number.

looks like a std 2.5 na

id say 12J

Thanks turbofan Will do

Have a look at Land Rover, Range Rover engine numbers - by Glencoyne 4x4 (Thetford) - it shows you where to look for the number and which engine it refers to.

Good luck!

Cool I have checked the engine number and its a 12j just wondering if anyone knows if this could be have a turbo put on? Or is it just a lot more work for not much benifit?
Thanks

rugbynut129 said:

Cool I have checked the engine number and its a 12j just wondering if anyone knows if this could be have a turbo put on? Or is it just a lot more work for not much benifit?
Thanks

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I don't think it would be a good idea. The standard 2.5 n/a should be able to propel your landy up to 55/60 without a problem - that's about the safe limit your braking system was designed for. The increased stress on the existing 2.5 may cause problems down the line. If you want loads more power a 200TDI conversion would be a better way to go - but don't forget to upgrade the brakes too.

19J was basically a turbo strap on to the 12J - BUT - it did have bores done as well to allow for the extra, so sticking a turbo on would be a short life sentence in my book. 19J turbo taken off fine -12J turbo added on - not good.

sharpe said:

19J was basically a turbo strap on to the 12J - BUT - it did have bores done as well to allow for the extra, so sticking a turbo on would be a short life sentence in my book. 19J turbo taken off fine -12J turbo added on - not good.

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they fitted teflon coated pistons after the non coated as 2.5na had a habit of splitting, plus thicker exhaust valves

jamesmartin said:

they fitted teflon coated pistons after the non coated as 2.5na had a habit of splitting, plus thicker exhaust valves

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So - im actually right? By god, 5 years ago Id have said whats a 12J. Amazing what is learnt over the years using Landyzone.

Oh - one thing I have learnt - what James Martin says - IT IS ALWAYS RIGHT.