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| trailbear Member Since: 14 Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 401  
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Sorry, should have said that the vehicle is a 300tdi 110 1997.
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19th Sep 2016 8:43am |
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| Alex1976 Member Since: 24 Jan 2013 Location: Buckingham Posts: 596 
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I looked at the 2.8 unit but decided to go for a rebuilt Turners 300tdi with performance head and a VGT turbo. I think I probably get close to the power of a 2.8 unit with the tweaks I have done. The main reason I stuck with the 300tdi was keeping it as close to standard as possible and also cost.
I have the auto kit from Ashcrofts and really like it. It is a very different Defender with an auto. The only thing I would say is that it needs enough power to run the auto. Either a 2.8 or a tuned 300tdi. I wouldn't run it with anything less as I think it is too sluggish. Ashcrofts are a top firm and were great with the whole order/delivery/technical advice. |
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20th Sep 2016 8:57am |
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| Pilgrimmick Member Since: 16 Nov 2015 Location: Highlands Posts: 581
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I looked at fitting the 2.8 tgv, but then decided I would use the proven 2.8 iveco from a Santana PS10, then changed my mind as I could not find out if it used the same bellhousing as the LT85 from the V8 (the Santana runs a LT85 transmission). In the end I went for a tuned 300tdi, but am still in the process of fitting it.
Still want to know if the Santana LT85 is the same as the Rover LT85 if anyone knows. Good luck 80" 1948 Lightweight V8 Bowler Tomcat 130 Station wagon 90 300tdi (Santana PS10 pick up) Range Rover L322 (Ful fat) |
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20th Sep 2016 9:14am |
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| trailbear Member Since: 14 Sep 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 401
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Gents
Thanks for the advice. I haven't yet decided on which option to go for but it will be either or. The autobox conversion for me i think is pretty much on the cards in the next couple Of months! |
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20th Sep 2016 10:19am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7682 
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i have two 2.8TGVs both with autos.
i fitted both these lumps and gboxs to the vehicles. one runs a 4.0TC inside a std HP22 box, gbox runs a laminova and a D2 td5 auto gbox air to oil cooler with Alisport Intercooler and std sized rad with viscous. the other runs a 4.6TC inside the larger 4.6 bellhousing mated to an ashcroft HP22/24 amalgamated 'Monster box' i had the box new from them approx 5 years ago (i could look it up) i run an Allisport V8 custom made rad with Pacet twin elec fans in own shroud switch on thermostat with larger Intercooler. The latter (with 4.6TC) is for sale, well the whole vehicle is for sale currently, i have a possible buyer for the axles so rest of vehicle is up for grabs and it can be split - ie Box, engine, intercooler rad etc. Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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20th Sep 2016 10:53am |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10476
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Hi Alex1976, just a couple questions, A. did you get your Turner engine second hand or from Turners ? B. if you got your engine from Turners, did you put the VGT on after the warranty expired ? Many thanks
 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.
Clayton. |
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21st Sep 2016 10:46pm |
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| Alex1976 Member Since: 24 Jan 2013 Location: Buckingham Posts: 596
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I got my Turners unit brand new from Turners. I built it up with a new BAS VGT unit and tweaked pump etc from new. It has been absolutely fine and now has 46K miles on it and running smoother than ever.
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23rd Sep 2016 10:03am |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10476
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Many thanks Alex1976, just trying to sort out which engine (300 tdi 1996 ) to go in mine when she says no more
 Its a nightmare trying to decide which way to go  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.
Clayton. |
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24th Sep 2016 7:35pm |
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