Series 3 changing back from diesel to petrol

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I fitted a 200tdi engine to my 76 series 3 last year, i was a bit apprehensive at the time with the down turn in diesels, but fitted it anyway with 200tdi rad oil cooler and turbo intercooler, since then i have never been happy, its very noisy and rattley, and so i am going to take it out and fit a standard petrol engine, it breaks my heart to have to rip it all out again, but i like the petrol engines better, and as petrol is cheaper than diesel now and i dont do many miles, so i am going to start it tomorrow, am i mad or what? keep an eye out for a 200 tdi and ancillaries on the for sale forum.
If you source a good 2.25l petrol engine it’s got potential to last a long time. If the head is refurbished and the bottom is sound it’ll last indefinitely with regular maintenance. It’s a low emission engine which when well set up is really smooth and reliable. The 2.25l landy engine is an unsung classic.
 
If you source a good 2.25l petrol engine it’s got potential to last a long time. If the head is refurbished and the bottom is sound it’ll last indefinitely with regular maintenance. It’s a low emission engine which when well set up is really smooth and reliable. The 2.25l landy engine is an unsung classic.

I'm a big fan myself after years as a doosel head
 
Cheers BB sorry for the slow response. LR have developed some really good Diesel engines in recent years but it’s all been caught up with emissions stuff and diesel has had a bad press generally. I’m not lording petrol as such cos there’s masses of passionate owners with Diesel engines. I’m just saying that the petrol engine is a versatile engine from the 1950’s.
It’s not unique either; the Rolls Royce B series are astonishing engines; 50,000 miles without a service!!

I just appreciate good engines.
 
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