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Disco 300tdi manual into V8 auto RRC?

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Old 03-07-2011, 02:32 PM
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Default Disco 300tdi manual into V8 auto RRC?

Just wondered if anyone else on here had done this before as my Disco 300tdi has come to MOT time and needs a new body.

The engine is great after being rebuilt just before xmas and the RRC I have doesn't run due to electrical issues but was fully re bodied before it's last MOT and is mint.

It's a 1995 Discovery 300TDi manual going into a 1988 RRC V8 3.5 auto

If anyone has any pointers or issues they came across please let me know!

Thankyou kindly,

Jon
 
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Old 03-09-2011, 01:55 PM
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where are you located? I am VERY interested in your project.
 
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you can do anything with enough £'s! You are better off asking on a UK Landy forum. We don't see many Tdi's across the pond.
You are looking to replace the ZFH4 with an R380. It would be a heck of a lot easier mating a LT77 if you could find one.
 
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Old 03-10-2011, 03:23 AM
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Hi guys!

I am in the UK and have decided to remove the Disco body and replace it with the RRC's body (the pics show why). I am making up a blog with pics as I couldn't find a write up anywhere I thought I'd make one. http://82.38.244.203//forum/viewtopi...5c9235974cc774
 
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Old 03-10-2011, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by hilltoppersx
you can do anything with enough £'s! You are better off asking on a UK Landy forum. We don't see many Tdi's across the pond.
You are looking to replace the ZFH4 with an R380. It would be a heck of a lot easier mating a LT77 if you could find one.
With he current economy here £'s are not going to be available but if I need anything the Disco's spare panels and the spare RRC mechanicals will be sold to fund anything.

I do already ave a few parts that will be fitted once the Disco body is off such as new UJ's for the props and poly bushes.
 
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Old 06-15-2011, 02:34 PM
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Wow well this became a great project to tackle, I do like a good challenge!

Have a look at the the blog in this link: Trans Pennine Off Road events • View forum - RangeRover to see how things have panned out!!!!!

Well happy,



oh, cost me nothing as everything sold paid for everything bought (I love eBay) also funded a new set of mud tyres ready for winter.
 
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Very nice thread that! would like to see the bumper fitted as well.
 
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Old 06-15-2011, 05:16 PM
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Still working on it along with the last bits of wiring.

I have a whole bunch of off road gear to go on too including rock sliders, tank gaurd and hitch and a filler neck gaurd (there goes the fuel economy!) but still waiting on the snorkel kit before I start. Will try and fit it all in one day lol!

Jon
 
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Pretty sweet!
 
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oh yeah? you fab'n all the armor? filler neck guard that's a first for me. a second set of hands some irn bru and vodka and bob's your uncle.
 

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