thinking about buying an 1980's defender with J19 2.5 TD engine
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thinking about buying an 1980's defender with J19 2.5 TD engine
I currently own 3 land rovers. A 1989 Range rover Hunter, edition, a 2000 land rover discovery, and a 2010 Range rover. I have bee looking for a more "classic" land rover to add to our family. I have seen a 1988 Land rover defender with a 2.5 TD with only 82000 miles... I am quite interested but after looking around the forum i've seen that some blokes hate this engine. Anyone have a history with this model engine? any thoughts on getting a truck with this set up... or should I stay far away from it. Thanks, Brent
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They basically took the 2.5NA and put different pistons in it and slapped a turbo on it. If you abuse it, they won't hold up for very long. Later versions I think had some updates in the block to help them last longer.
I'd take one, with the understanding that at some point I'd probably have to upgrade to a 200tdi.
I'd take one, with the understanding that at some point I'd probably have to upgrade to a 200tdi.
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