Range Rover Deisel conversion

as long as you dont mind spending 10 K from go to wo , no dramas

I wouldnt go anywhere but Marks 4x4 adapters theyre on the net, take a look at their site here.

Eric would be right on the money for cost I reckon. Theres a story on the Feb (current) 4WD Monthly mag re their 80 series and a diesel fit.

GM as in Chev V8 6.2 / 6.5, Olds 350 or Detroit 3/71, 4/7? All been fitted into 4x4's at one stage or another.

You'd want to make pretty sure the Rangie will hold together, as gearbox, transfer case and diff upgrades could easily double the cost. For example, Landcruiser drivetrains are reasonably strong but will still go bang with a high torque diesel in there if you're keen, so I'd be very concerned about a standard Pommie setup coping with it. I may be wrong (and I'm certainly biased), but I've never seen anything that would make me think otherwise.

If you decide to go ahead with it, use the 6.5 Chev with mechanical everything, twin HD batteries, a large radiator and think big with getting air in and exhaust out. Parts are readily available, not overly expensive and there's a lot of local knowledge about them.

Keep in mind the Chev's go well but they're hardly fast, more of a tow / 4x4 engine. A petrol V8 will run rings around them around town and be much cheaper to buy. What about a fresh 4.4l V8 Rover on gas? It will all fit together easily and probably work out a lot cheaper.

For what it's worth, my advice is to sell the Rangie and put that money together with the dough you'd spend on the conversion to buy a Cruiser or Patrol that's already been done by a reputable mob. Much, much less hassle in the long run and far more trustworthy and dependable.

Just my two cents worth.

One issue you will have is an engine thats worth more than the car.

eagle spares in dandenong sells them.
Brunswick Diesel in WA are the people to speak to on the conversion thats pretty much their bread and butter...

East coast is a large area.. what part Wilsons Prom or Townsville?

If you can find a donor vehicle (Landrover County) the 3.9 Isuzu is basically a bolt in job, I've seen a few that have been done, both NA and turbo.

Hey 6878mm go to AULRO in there is a guy maggot4x4 he has a Rangie with a 3.9 isuzu diesel he should be able to guide you in the right direction he's from up Newcastle way, nice rig too.

Maggot4x4's cool Rangie

Baz.

if you have the v8 rangie you can by v8 deisel heads from england & fit them to your own motor with injectors & pump ect ect