Recent content by gjm123

I don't have an issue with drums. They're simple and generally effective provided they're properly maintained. Discs are certainly better of course, especially after a water crossing of any sort. Until now I'd not seriously considered a conversion... Would work well as a part of a coil spring...

I've been around Land Rovers for over 30 years, but this is the first time I've considered an automatic gearbox conversion. Couple that with plans for a non-standard (later) engine and I seem to have created a bit of a monster! Goes to show - you're always learning. Taking that into account...

Something else which occurred to me which may present an issue for the conversion I'd like to do... Most 200/300TDi conversions (especially 200TDi) are done as a bolt-up to the series gearbox. (I think the 300TDi is a bit more involved.) The automatic gearbox conversion I want/need would use...

I did some digging on rad sizes to see what problems this might present. The 300TDi (Defender, Disco) radiator is 0.52m x 0.8m x 0.13m. A series radiator looks to be 0.47m x 0.44m x 0.05m. (There's also the question of an intercooler which could require relocation if fitting a TDi engine into...

I've done some more looking for answers (I hesitate to call it research at this stage!) but can't find anything relating to a need to relocate the engine forward. Sadly, everything I have found has related to a TDi engine and bolting it to a series gearbox and not using the automatic. Why might...

Thanks James. Fitting the 'box/engine as a package was my plan - it makes the most sense. Others have fitted a 200TDi (or 300TDi) and bolted it up to a series manual gearbox. Presumably the gearbox wasn't relocated? Is the auto 'box significantly different, requiring relocation? If the...

In the UK, it'd be cheaper to buy a Defender 110! In NZ... A decent series Landie goes for $15k; good Defenders go for lots more. :( Importing from the UK could be an option, but I like the Series and importing one of them is a nightmare - essentially, it'd have to be factory fresh before it'd...