MercedesRover.....Is that a Series III you put that diesel in? I have cotemplated putting a 5cylturbo in my Discovery. I think that would be TOO much work, but not sure. How hard was it to put that 4cyl in your Series? Where are you located? I am also on Landroversonly.com forum. Have you been there before?

Yup. It's a '74 NAS 88" that I rebuilt a few years back. Getting the engine in is a bit of a chore but worth the work in the end. Being an owner of a Disco I'm sure you're no stranger to the electrical nightmare that's a Land Rover. I had a '91 Rangie too that I spent more time under than in. It's a wonder there isn't grease fittings on the hood hinges!

But to have a Land Rover with every inch my own wiring, and an engine that will run with NO electrical supply if necessary, is a pleasure. It's a very trustworthy beast now thanks to this great little engine.

I don't think the 3.0L, even with a turbo would be enough power to keep you happy in a Disco though...They're pretty heavy and have the aerodynamics of a building. All the same, I'm starting to make a kit to install these engines in Land Rovers that will include the adapter plate, pilot bushing and a modified oil filter housing and oil pan. They will work with the Series transmission as well as an LT77 in your truck.

And yes, I spend a little time on that board but not too much. Most of the time you can find me at the Guns and Rovers board...They're a good bunch of guys much like the people here.

Anyway, if you're interested, here's a link to a site about my truck and some of my travels.

SeriesTrek

(Sorry we took this thread off subject!)

Jim

MercedesRover, That is awesome , yeah I would like to get a 109 and put in a 5cyl non-turbo, perhaps turbo . I have seen pictures of someone doing this. I will contact you some time!

(yeah, ditto for off-subject)