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Exploring the idea of a V8 for my 110 hard top for reasons that you'll find in the Alternative Engines thread in the defender section. What is realistic fuel consumption and does anyone run one on lpg and wht does that cost / how does it run. Final thing, what's involved in swapping 200tdi for a...

Can anybody suggest an alternative engine for my 110 defender. Either petrol ( don't say V8 'cos I can't afford to run it ) or a diesel that will meet the new London emission regs. Currently a 200tdi / LT77 gearbox which is practically perfect but as work takes me inside the M25 it will be...

There are nicer places to live in the Uk so let's take that as read. I spoke to TFL - LEZ this morning.0845 607 0009 option 4. They cofirmed that it is body type that determines whether or not you are affected by the change in regulations. If weight is below 3.5 tonnes you are ok till January...

Back in France with my trashed 110 Defender. I've decided the block etc. is salvageable, not the head alas. Number 1 piston is mangled so that has to go. I'm going to lug the block back to blighty to rebuild it. Some questions: Can any one think of a reason why I shouldn't replace just the...

New to the forum so Hi everybody. Broken valve spring on my 200tdi defender resulted in number one piston and inlet valve trying to be in the same place at the same time. Sadly it didn't work. Head is scrap, so is the piston and push rod bent, but the bores look like new. Trying to figure out if...