whats the best defender engine ? poll

Some parts for the 200tdi are now made of unobtainium like cylinder heads. The 300 is easier to work on - easier cambelt change for instance. It has a better oil pump and the head is easier to change as the motor is futher forward in the chassis.

LT77 gearbox is a load of rubbish IMHO, but I suppose you can get used to it until it breaks. I prefer a gearbox where you can get 3rd from 2nd occasionally

JimAttrill said:

LT77 gearbox is a load of rubbish IMHO, but I suppose you can get used to it until it breaks. I prefer a gearbox where you can get 3rd from 2nd occasionally

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Change yer oil then coz mine changes up and down the box no problems hot or cold and the V8'S used the lt77 coz it was stronger

how about the Peugeot 5.5-litre HDi diesel engine.
Its configuration is a 100° V12. Its output has been revealed to be over 515 kW (700 PS) and 1200 N·m (885 ft·lbf) of torque.

that wud be some motor - yu cud even go fording in it.

Imagine wot trewy could pull out the **** wi that!!!!

i got a 3.9 v8 in my trayback....thats the best in my opinion......

I have had a 2.5n/a in mine since ive had it. It is a bullet proof engine. But it is slow as fook!! If you get used to the speed then its a good engine. Very easy to work on. Even if you are mechnically retarded like me!!

All that said though.... I couldnt get used to the lake of speed so I am dropping a 200tdi in it as we speak!!

HuN73R said:

Even if you are retarded like me!!

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another fur the signature?

The Mad Hat Man said:

another fur the signature?

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Ahhahah got me there!! Even if it is slightly modified!!

The Mad Hat Man said:

another fur the signature?

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Be fair. 'Parently he can type wiv wun hand whilst dropping an injun in wiv the other!

Grippa said:

Be fair. 'Parently he can type wiv wun hand whilst dropping an injun in wiv the other!

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Alright.... So a mechnic is doing it for me!!

and I thought i was an argumentative bastid!!

200tdi is my vote 'n all!

HuN73R said:

and I thought i was an argumentative bastid!!

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yu aint even out of nappies when it comes to Grippa - not only can he argue just fur the sake of - and with the best of em - but he is often seen arguing with himself - just fur a bit of competition, you understand?

Argue? For the sake of it?

No I don't.

i bet you do ....... gulp.

come on 300 tdi has got to be the best to live with and work on

thats wot i fort . shocked at this poll

nice 90 there fella

200tdi all the way would not have anything but a 200 defender so easy to work on nothing to them tweak the pump and the turbo and they are full of life plenty of power

even said in the engine review in lro a while back if an engine could be a legend it would be the 200tdi

I have towed other landys with my 200Tdi, and i sware it would still make at least 65mph the way it pulls.

woods767 said:

I have towed other landys with my 200Tdi, and i sware it would still make at least 65mph the way it pulls.

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Ah suppose it depends on what type of transfer box ye've got on