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Hi all, I'm considering getting a 2.6 and from what I can gather it is only modestly more powerful than the 2286cc 4 pot. I expect it'll have more low-end torque but spares aren't as ubiquitous as the 4 pot and I'm wondering if it's worth the investment. Has anyone experience of both? How...

The SD1 engine is built for peak torque at a higher rev range. Not ideal for off roading.

you'll never find a 2l diesel on Ebay or elsewhere. In any case, it isn't a great engine and you'd be better off getting a post-1980 2286cc petrol.

Be sure to uprate the front springs in light of increased engine weight. Parabolics are best. The Rover EFI is 3.9l in displacement and I think its slightly larger - it's going to be tight with the 3.5. You'd be wise to also put in a range rover box, and consider using 4wd as much as possible to...

I would also suggest Ciderman that as this was in 1983, most complaints about the engine would be about the pre-1980 3 bearing crank, which often snapped under heavy loads. Suffix V plates and on used the vastly superior 5 bearing model. So I would concede pre-1980 engines had a weak spot, but...

Take what Ciderman says with a pinch of salt - there have of course been concerns about the 2286cc engine and its modest power output. In response, Land Rover produced the 2.6 and stage one. However, this was largely a response to businesses needing an uprated machine for heavy towing etc. It is...

Hi all, I used to own a 109 ex-military in the Falklands, registration: F124 C. Has anyone any tips for researching the vehicle's history based on this registration alone? Without a chassis no I realise I'm up against it but on the off chance...

Towing 2000kg in a series 3 will be fine. Its low-end torque and low gearing will provide enough grunt to safely tow this load - but avoid the motorway or you'll be pulled for dangerous i.e. too slow, driving. You mentioned a tax exempt model. Consider that pre-1980 models are fitted with the 3...