Diesel Engine?
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10 years..
Using your numbers it would be stupid to do the conversion if you were going to get rid of the disco in 3-5 years. But what if you kept it for 10+ years. Now you are talking serious savings as the diesel will go far longer than the gas engine. Say you put 10-15K per year on your disco and you swap in a TDI with 100,000 miles on it and run it to 300-350K. I don't know about you but that doesn't seem like it is such a waste at that point. Plus I would argue that the TDI has some advantages off road (especially when wading). Not saying you are wrong just playing devil's advocate here. 
It is not a cheap swap by any means but not completely worthless. 
It is not a cheap swap by any means but not completely worthless. 10 years...i'll keep it 20....well..i gues i'll dye with it or visa versa...
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oh yea..
These guys do some real expedition rigs...they also work with kieth at rover tracks...
http://pangaea-expeditions.com/?p=612
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yes you are again correct
These aren't my numbers, this is just what I have heard on this board (from Vandev I might add), I have done a little bit of research on my own, but not actually getting prices. These are of course my local fuel prices, $3 for brand name premium, $4 for brand name diesel. I also didn't mean to say that a diesel conversion is stupid, hell no, not even remotely stupid, I want one so bad I can taste it. All I am saying is that you don't do a diesel conversion to save money.
Yes you are correct...they where based on a TD5 in a DII though and the international diesel conversion kit.... That conversion has only been done one time by kieth at rover tracks... It is extremely time consuming with wiring , computers and a pressurized fuel system...If i had a extra 10k i could just light on fire i would do it...but i dont....
What i am doing is getting a DI...much lighter truck...a TDI 200 or 300..which you can get for under a grand...r380 auto gearbox and transfer case...insturment cluster and wiring harness and etc. just about the hole front clip minus all the crap i dont need. and shipped on a pallet...
My goal is basicly to say to goverment, LR, and all involved to prevent me form having a diesel LR in the us, is " FU$CK YOU"!! along with driving for free like my friend in his TD mercedes that hasnt paid for fuel in 4 years...
Tired of funding terrorists, and lobbiest...i am cutting them off.....Plus i can take it anywhere in the world ......
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Lol
Well it's only 500 bucks for the truck....i pretty much stay out of trouble ..ie ...no tity bars, late night bar hopping, do about whatever she ask's..... so i get to live.....plus its a green project so she;s all for it...
one condition though,,,i have to finish my 04 engine rebuild first or no project...she thinks i am getting attached to her Volvo...which i am...i love driving that thing...just cant get use to no lights on the dash and the aircon is a freezer box...
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thats the plan
thats the plan..when i get ready for the final engine drop in, you are welcome to come down and help...will put the family at the sati on the beach and turn it into a mini vacation.... well you can con them with that lame *** story.....how can they complain though...the'll be on the beach all day and well..will work half days...
thats the plan..when i get ready for the final engine drop in, you are welcome to come down and help...will put the family at the sati on the beach and turn it into a mini vacation.... well you can con them with that lame *** story.....how can they complain though...the'll be on the beach all day and well..will work half days...
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From: Woodstock, GA
why are you getting another transfer case? doesn't your LT230 bolt to the r380?
