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after 4 years in the garage
By: chrisdarmanin Date: September 23, 2015, 4:06 pm
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Started immediately after 4 years, just one turn of the starter
motor. got a sherpa 15J engine. Looking to change to the
original 2.3. opinions?
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Re: after 4 years in the garage
By: Doug_T Date: September 24, 2015, 7:28 am
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That looks great.
I know it's difficult to get the timing stuff for the 15J, but
if you don't mind chopping the engine mount on the RHS then a
12J might be a better bet. The one I have is noticeably better
than a 2.25 to live with (it starts better, drives better,
smokes less as it gets older). Maybe mine's a good one though.
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Re: after 4 years in the garage
By: Arjan Date: September 24, 2015, 11:42 am
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Nice vehicle :thumbs:
Where about 's is that ?
2.5 N/A is a very good engine for a Series and not too difficult
fit.
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Re: after 4 years in the garage
By: chrisdarmanin Date: September 24, 2015, 1:35 pm
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thanks guys :)
the 12j is the 90/110 pre-turbo right?
i'm looking for an original engine cos otherwise the 15j is an
amazing engine. not for high speed but it can pull. but with the
2.25 i can register it as classic and get 8 euro license yearly
instead of 300 euro yearly
there are some other modification i need to do to get it back to
original, but engine is the main concern.
and according to chassis number it was for home market (uk) and
petrol and van
by the way Arjan, its Malta in Qormi
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Re: after 4 years in the garage
By: Arjan Date: September 25, 2015, 4:47 am
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Malta ? Hmm.... Nice place :thumbs:
The 2.5 N/A diesel is a fine engine in a Series and if looked
after good for a long life. The turbo charged version is not the
most loved engine around. Looked after and driven sensibly, it
works well but most you will be abused.
We have a 2.5 N/A in a SWB Series and that works well.
Collecting a 200 Tdi later this year to go into that vehicle and
you could consider going that route.
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Re: after 4 years in the garage
By: CaptainSlow Date: September 26, 2015, 3:56 am
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Refitting the 2.25 will make it very very slow. BUT, its a very
under rated engine if you only want to drive around at 30mph or
less. In fact its a lovely old engine and if looked after its
very reliable, the later 5 bearing ones when fitted with
parallel glowplugs particularly so. You could fit an overdrive
if you wanted to keep the noise down a bit too.
The 2.5 diesel is a good reliable motor for a Series if you want
to keep it diesel. As suggested, if you want more power the Tdi
should be a very straightforward swap.
For info - engine codes are here
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_engines
HTH
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Re: after 4 years in the garage
By: chrisdarmanin Date: September 26, 2015, 5:47 am
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Normally I drive around in a defender 200Tdi so I’m used to a
bit of power. On the other hand in Malta we have no motorways
and there's no space to really push a vehicle to its limits.
Also with the Sherpa engine going past 50mph was a feat :-D so I
guess after the conversion it will only be a dream
And talking about engines… today I had a look at a 2.286 diesel
fitted on a Series 3. The first 2 digits of the engine number
were 95 from the quick look I had at the logbook. Then I found
this link:
HTML http://www.seriesdiesellandrover.com/Identification%20Engine.html
Should I steer away from that engine?
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Re: after 4 years in the garage
By: Gozo_Joseph Date: September 27, 2015, 2:36 am
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hi chris i am more of a dorment volcano at the moment on this
site.
but keep in mind its registration. if you are planning to go the
vintage route and pay 8 euros a year (insurance apart) it is
important to go down the 2.25 diesel or petrol route (diesel is
better on economy you may know.) i still trundle about in the
2.25 diesel and ventured afar from Malta with it twice.
Overdrive is great for splitting gears mainly 3rd , 3rd + Od,
4th, 4th + OD.
vintage registration is getting stricter and stricter in malta
so putting a 2.5 diesel may push you off that.
take care
joseph .
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Re: after 4 years in the garage
By: chrisdarmanin Date: September 27, 2015, 3:44 am
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i currently got the 2.5, looking to change to the 2.25.. you
know anyone in gozo willing to exchange? :) or sell a 2.25
maybe....
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Re: after 4 years in the garage
By: Gozo_Joseph Date: September 27, 2015, 5:08 am
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might be hard to come by a good one really and they will over
charge i think follow e*ay? or similar pages? try maltapark you
never know.
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