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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    no need to change anything as far as oil pan,. the exhaust need a little modification front section, and that's all. Monday i will post very in hand video showing every part of the job including the adapter we made. if u know how to handle tools and have welding machine this in no big deal at...
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    HOUSTON WE HAVE A LIFT OFF :) YouTube - range rover start
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    so the project rover is almost ready to start :) i did final glow plug wiring today. i did have to modify the exhaust system to work around the land rover fame. the motor mount brockets have to be cut from the rover frame and new one had to be made . radiator stays the original one ...
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    Banned land rover 130

    u right on that i was working on my rovers motor mounts and i was thinking that how well made that frame is. hummer h1 has the same type of frame as rover
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    Expo Hummvees

    i love those trucks
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    Banned land rover 130

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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    the motor is in , it actually fits very neat, i cant use the original 6.2 diesel fan clutch, its huge, Mercedes E class cooling fan will take of that job. i think by the end of the week i will start the rover
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    tomorrow when i put the t case back and attach it to trans, then i can make the motor mounts. that's very easy
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    those are the items that must me made and changed, the fuel shut off solenoid must me changed if u are using milspec motor, and this small adapter must be made to center torque converter with the crank shaft
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    i would like to test it on my rover for a few 100 miles first to make sure it works the way it should :)
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    being busy is a very bad thing, i have a friend he used to say > my Mama told me never buy anything with a handle that means work :) i am back on it, tomorrow motor will be in the truck. and the gas tank needs to be modified. the diesel fuel pump handle tube or whatever its called is...
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    I know that you need to change some parts to run these engines in a civilian vehicle. Do I assume that above is the shopping list of needed parts? yes sir. fuel shut off selenoid , glow plugs , oil pressure switch and glow plug controler had to be changed every other part is the same as...
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    oops :) part 1 is done, part 2 and 3 are the easy ones
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    and do u realize that rover with all the gear in there is 3000 lb heaver than the Benz? Benz makes one of the best diesel in the world, but lets be honest that motor can hardly move the car its made to work for. yes i do buy American now, i got my rover 3 years ago.
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    John? i remember you bro. i am working hard to finish my rover for this coming death valley trip. i spoke with Frank we gonna go again late april
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    the interesting part is that rover v8 3.9 is not a high rpm motor normal gear change happens around 2200 rpm and the 6.2 max rpm is 3400, tq deference between 6.2 and 3.9 is only 60 i think but it comes at much lower rpm 1400. i spoke with many transmission guys the tell me it should...
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    my classic with the roof tent and camping gear was giving me 10 mpg, for me change was a must + my plan is to run 50/50 blend with wvo so its gonna cost me $ 1.80 a galon Eric
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    from our experience this unit can heat up 25 passenger hummer limousine in a few min, it is electric witch means instant heat. it is reliable, not as big and heavy as the original unit . it fits right in the place of the original unit and will be hooked up to the existing lines . as soon as i...
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    here is another one from this guys, 6.2 diesel engine ebay # 360347927360
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    classic range rover diesel conversion

    i got my motor on ebay from >> teds truck an staf << with sheaping to calif it was $1390 motor was run and compresiion tested and come with the paper that shows the test results
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