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    Blown up Td5

    Posting this on behalf of my Dad, so apologies for anything that I've missed. The oil warning light came on as my Dad was driving home - he pulled over immediately and switched off the engine. There was still plenty of oil so after towing it to the garage and an inspection, the oil pump was...
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    BMW Diesel transplant

    Asking a question on behalf of my Dad - he's looking at dropping a new(ish) BMW diesel V8 (I think) engine into a SWB Defender. Several questions: 1) Anyone done this before/is it possible? 2) If so, what needs to be done (ie presumably engine mounts, bell housing... but much else)? 3)...